NW Iowa News

Rep. Randy Feenstra, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 4th district, shared updates on his recent activities and initiatives through a series of tweets. These communications highlight his engagement with agricultural policy, support for tax legislation, and involvement in local educational advancements.

On February 7, 2025, Rep. Feenstra reported that his District Director, Emily, attended an Ag Coffee event hosted by Iowa Corn in Carroll. The gathering aimed to bring together corn farmers from the district to discuss agricultural policy issues. He stated that at the federal level he is "working to open new export markets and secure year-round access to #E15 nationwide." "Earlier today, our District Director — Emily — attended an Ag Coffee hosted by @iowa_corn in Carroll to bring #IA04 corn farmers together to talk about ag policy issues."

Later on February 7, Rep. Feenstra expressed his support for Representative Smucker’s Main Street Tax Certainty Act via another tweet. This act aims to make permanent a 20% tax cut initially authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for small businesses. He believes that maintaining low taxes on Main Street businesses will help grow the economy and strengthen rural communities. "I’m glad to support @RepSmucker’s Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 20% tax cut authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent for our small businesses."

On February 8, Rep. Feenstra highlighted his Regional Director Jim's participation in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fuel Testing Laboratory at Iowa Central Community College. He acknowledged Jim Kersten's long-term efforts on this project and noted contributions from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and ICCC President Dr. Jesse Ulrich during the event."Today, our Regional Director — Jim —spoke at the ribbon cutting for the Fuel Testing Laboratory at Iowa Central Community College & thanked Jim Kersten who has been working on this project for years."