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Cedar County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, Cedar County registered a 2.4% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 26, 2025

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3.4% decrease in number of Muscatine County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

Muscatine County reported a 3.4% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 25, 2025

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2.8% decrease in number of Clinton County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 24, 2025

Clinton County reported a 2.8% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Scott County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 23, 2025

Scott County reported a 1.7% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses food access and warns about AI risks in recent posts

By W. C. Williams | Sep 3, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media on September 3, 2025 to highlight discussions on healthy food initiatives in Iowa and express concern over the use of AI for mental health support among youth.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses district outreach and healthcare innovation

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 3, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks provided updates on her recent travel across Iowa's First District and highlighted issues including tax policy and AI's role in healthcare through posts dated September 2-3, 2025.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks marks Labor Day and Suicide Awareness Month with social media posts

By C. D. Miller | Sep 2, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her social media platforms on September 1-2, 2025 to honor workers on Labor Day and raise awareness about suicide prevention among veterans and first responders during Suicide Awareness Month.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights tax cuts and border security in latest social media posts

By River Bend Times | Aug 31, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted on August 31 about recent legislative achievements affecting small businesses and tax policy while also emphasizing support for border security measures.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights gas prices, healthcare advocacy, and local sports on social media

By River Bend Times | Aug 30, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her social media accounts on August 29-30, 2025 to address topics ranging from gas prices and healthcare meetings to supporting Hawkeye Football.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses Minneapolis shooting, gas prices, and workforce issues

By River Bend Times | Aug 28, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted messages between August 27-28, 2025 addressing topics including a school shooting in Minneapolis, declining gas prices over Labor Day weekend, and local workforce development efforts.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks reflects on Afghanistan anniversary and legislative priorities

By River Bend Times | Aug 27, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media posts dated August 26-27 to commemorate U.S. service members lost during the Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan while also discussing meetings with local emergency personnel and civic groups about...

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Miller-Meeks meets Lee County first responders to discuss support measures

By River Bend Times | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks met with law enforcement and emergency medical service leaders in Lee County, Iowa, to discuss ways to better support first responders.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses CDL legislation and Iowa policy priorities

By River Bend Times | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addressed topics including commercial driver licensing laws and agricultural policy during posts made on August 25-26, 2025.

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Miller-Meeks addresses constituent concerns at Lee County town hall

By River Bend Times | Aug 25, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks participated in a town hall in Lee County, Iowa, hosted by Americans for Prosperity.

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1.3% decrease in number of Cedar County households receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By W. C. Williams | Aug 24, 2025

Cedar County reported a 1.3% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2023 and 2024.

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Cedar County residents in Iowa received $1,467,910 in food assistance in 2024

By C. D. Miller | Aug 24, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Cedar County registered a 2.1% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $1,467,910 in 2024.

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Muscatine County sees a growth in food assistance during 2024 compared to 2023

By C. D. Miller | Aug 23, 2025

Muscatine County saw a 0.2% increase in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2023 to 2024.

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Smaller Muscatine County households received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By W. C. Williams | Aug 23, 2025

Muscatine County reported a 2% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2023 and 2024.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks shares updates on district work and comments on national issues

By River Bend Times | Aug 23, 2025

On August 23, 2025, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared information about her congressional activities and weighed in on national topics through several tweets.

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5,584 Clinton County households received food assistance benefits in 2024

By W. C. Williams | Aug 22, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Clinton County registered a 3.7% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.