NW Iowa News

Randy Feenstra, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 4th district since 2021, recently shared several updates through his Twitter account. Born in Hull, Iowa in 1969 and an alumnus of Dordt University, Feenstra has been actively engaging with his constituents on social media regarding various legislative and community matters.

On June 2, 2025, Feenstra remarked on the decline in egg prices since President Trump took office. He noted that "Egg prices are DOWN 61% since President Trump took office!" Emphasizing the impact of Trump's "America First" agenda, he urged for the signing of their "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" to further boost economic growth and job creation.

Later that day, at around 20:10 UTC, Feenstra extended his congratulations to Dr. Wendy Wintersteen on her impending retirement as president of Iowa State University. In his tweet, he expressed admiration for her leadership by stating "She always prioritized students & advanced Iowa State’s incredible reputation." He recognized her contributions as pivotal to the university's standing.

In another tweet posted at approximately 21:11 UTC on June 2nd, Feenstra highlighted feedback from his latest newsletter concerning work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving taxpayer-funded benefits. He mentioned that "more than 75% of respondents agreed with me that able-bodied adults who receive taxpayer-funded benefits MUST WORK." This principle is incorporated into their proposed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."

Randy Feenstra has served in Congress since replacing Steve King in 2021 and previously represented Iowa's interests as a state senator from 2009 until his congressional tenure began.