Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Feenstra named to 3 House committees

Ag committee seat was campaign promise

Iowa Fourth District Rep. Randy Feenstra was selected this week to serve on three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Hull Republican was named to the Agriculture, Budget, and Science, Space and Technology committees. Feenstra was especially pleased with his Agriculture Committee spot, as it marked the first time since 2019 that Iowa's Fourth District had a seat at the table.

Former Rep. Steve King was removed from the committee two years ago by Republican leadership following offensive remarks published in a New York Times article.

"I am honored to be a voice for Iowa and the...