The Drama: Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra, a Republican congressman representing northwest Iowa's agriculture-heavy district, is navigating political drama in Washington, D.C., during Congress's final days of 2024. Amid gridlock over the Farm Bill and a temporary spending measure to avoid a government shutdown, Feenstra remains focused on his district’s priorities. These include addressing challenges like bird flu outbreaks, inflation, and declining farm incomes.

Drawing on nearly two decades in politics, Feenstra emphasizes the importance of bipartisan cooperation to support small farmers and boost rural economies, which he believes are essential to the financial health of his district and the nation.