117th Congress
On May 28th, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), a retired Army Lt. Colonel and member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the women who served in World War II and recognize the role of former Representative Edith Nourse Rogers in establishing the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and the Women’s Army Corps (WAC).
CLINTON — Before U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks could sit down for a late lunch at Homer’s Deli, she was reminded of Clinton County’s desire for a four-lane U.S. 30.
Clinton County Supervisor Tom Determann and State Sen. Chris Cournoyer, R-LeClaire, reiterated what numerous supporters and commissions have told the state for years: that the state would benefit from making U.S. 30 four lanes across Iowa.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks toured the newly restored Mariposa Lake on May 27 and also visited with Jasper County Conservation staff who recently learned their pursuits to receive congressional district dollars to complete the Red Rock Prairie Trail “is moving forward” in the process.
Jasper County Conservation Director Keri Van Zante said a certain number of projects were chosen to move forward, one of which was the completed connection of the trail between Prairie City and Mitchellville. Her department asked for $900,000 in grant funding.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa’s 2nd Congressional Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks was in Oskaloosa to hear about and discuss the current ag climate with representatives of Farm Credit Services of America here in Oskaloosa this past week.
(KWWL) -- Friday, May 28, Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with Colorado Representative Jason Crow and Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor WWII Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal.
The bill passed the Senate unanimously last Congress.
(KWWL) -- On Friday, May 28, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor all the women who served in World War II.
Every Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation. Whether they served at Bunker Hill, the beaches of Normandy, the jungles of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan, or anywhere else, they deserve our gratitude, recognition, appreciation, and thanks.