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Under new federal guidance, only households receiving the maximum SNAP benefit will get half their usual amount. Most Iowa families will see far less, and some may receive nothing at all.

Iowa GOP Congerssman Randy Feenstra, newly in the 2026 Iowa governor’s race, toured a Cedar Rapids food pantry Tuesday as the federal shutdown halts food aid for thousands of Iowans. Feenstra praised local “neighbors helping neighbors,” defended his campaign rollout, and said he’ll debate his Republican rivals while urging Congress to reopen the government.

The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday.

Iowans shopping for 2026 Affordable Care Act plans are being urged to act early and seek expert help, with federal subsidies set to expire and insurers filing double-digit rate hikes that could make coverage far less affordable.

New lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money for SNAP benefits.

At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.

Iowa Republican senator’s comments come after president proposes beef purchases from Argentina

Iowa’s all-Republican U.S. House delegation is urging Senate Democrats to back a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, warning that the 20-day shutdown is hurting families, farmers and veterans across the state. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Republicans are refusing to negotiate over what he called a looming health care crisis at the center of the government shutdown stalemate.

The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight.

‘I can reach vastly more people in this format,’ Republican congresswoman says while answering questions about government shutdown, health care premiums and more.

Iowa’s congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.

President Donald Trump’s decision to redirect Pentagon research funds will keep Iowa National Guard troops paid during the government shutdown, but about 700 civilian employees remain without pay as the budget impasse drags into its third week.

The federal government shutdown hasn’t affected food aid yet, but Iowa’s contingency funding for WIC could run out if the standoff in Washington drags on.

Hundreds of Iowa National Guard workers furloughed as shutdown drags on; troops may soon miss paychecks.

Amid government funding cuts and hyper partisan politics, Iowa leaders in nonprofit and social service organizations say they must remain true to their missions. They made those comments during panel discussions that were part of The Gazette’s annual Iowa Ideas conference on Thursday.