In this week's roundup: On the road again, my time at the State Fair, and the Governor's Charity Steer Show Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: On the road again, my time at the State Fair, and the Governor's Charity Steer Show. That and more -- remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! MY TIME AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR Last Saturday, I ran into my friend Colton Griffin from Moville, who was showing at the State Fair. Last year, after his friend Hope passed away, Colton made sure her bucket calf, Taffy, was still shown at the Fair. Colton is the future of the 4th District and our great state. MY VISIT OF COOPERATIVE ENERGY COMPANY  For my 39 County Tour stop on Wednesday, I toured Cooperative Energy Company in Sibley to discuss how homegrown Iowa fuels can make America energy independent again. Instead of importing foreign oil to meet our energy needs, I will continue to prioritize domestic energy production in the 4th District. MY CONVERSATION WITH A LOCAL CATTLE PRODUCER IN DUNLAP Between stops on my 39 County Tour, I always enjoy having unscheduled conversations with constituents and hearing their concerns. Last week, I spoke with a cattle producer in Dunlap who told me he’s concerned about the big meat packers and the current market costs. We need to pass my Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act to hold the packers accountable and ensure our independent producers get a fair price. IOWA AGRIBUSINESS RADIO INTERVIEW Last weekend, I stopped by the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network tent at the State Fair to talk about 4th District agriculture, our hardworking farmers and producers, and inflation that is crushing our farms and small businesses. We also talked about my legislative priorities, such as my Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act to support our independent producers. READ MORE BELOW Feenstra provides updates on legislative efforts at ISF IARN - Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra stopped our booth last Saturday at the Iowa State Fair for our monthly chat. There are many things going on in the ag industry, but chief among those issues right now is the Inflation Reduction Act. Read more kiwaradio.com IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR GOVERNOR'S CHARITY STEER SHOW The Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show started in 1983 at the Iowa State Fair to raise money for charity. This year, a new record of $440,000 was raised for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in this outstanding cause! Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show raises a... DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - The Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show set another record, raising more than $440,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. In 2021, cattle producers and local supporters raised $375,000, which was the most... Read more www.ktiv.com ONE MORE THING: MILLIONS WILL BE ABLE TO BUY OVER-THE-COUNTER HEARING AIDS THIS FALL Thanks to Senator Grassley's leadership on this issue, millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription. This rule was finalized and is expected to be in full swing by October of this year. Millions will be able to buy over-the-counter hearing... Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. Read more siouxlandnews.com CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you believe the State of Iowa is headed in the right direction? Yes Select No Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION?  Stopping Wasteful Spending - 50% Strengthening Border Security - 34% Supporting our Veterans - 8% Promoting Biofuels - 8% We are government together, and I am here to serve you. Your thoughts, concerns, and comments are very important to me. Always feel free to call (202) 225-4426 or visit my website at feenstra.house.gov. Sincerely, Rep. Randy Feenstra Member of Congress ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep Feenstra | 1440 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]