NW Iowa News

Representative Randy Feenstra, serving Iowa's 4th District in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared his positions and sentiments via social media, reflecting both legislative priorities and personal reflections during significant events. Feenstra, who has been in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Steve King, has a history of service in Iowa's Senate and an educational background from Dordt University.

On April 19, 2025, Feenstra expressed his stance on the federal estate tax by introducing legislation intended to repeal it. He argued that "The death tax punishes hard work & unfairly targets our family farms and small businesses. The federal government gets enough of our money. Bureaucrats shouldn’t send grieving families a massive tax bill. That’s why I introduced legislation to permanently repeal the death tax." Feenstra aims to alleviate financial burdens on families who inherit farmland and small businesses.

The following day, on April 20, 2025, Feenstra celebrated Easter with a message of goodwill, writing "He is risen! Wishing you all a blessed Easter." This sentiment reflects his engagement with cultural and religious celebrations.

On April 21, 2025, Feenstra joined many around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, expressing personal condolences and invoking religious imagery. He stated, "I join Catholics everywhere in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The Resurrection of Christ comforts us in these moments and the promise of eternal life gives us hope." Feenstra's message underscores the emotional impact of the pontiff's passing on the global Catholic community.

Randy Feenstra, born in Hull, Iowa in 1969, continues to reside there, maintaining strong ties to his roots.