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Advocates for the elderly in Iowa say there needs to be more testing available in long-term care facilities and other senior living homes—and that the testing should be mandatory.
As tens of thousands of National Guard and reserve members remained mobilized around the country for coronavirus response missions, lawmakers are pushing to expand their military benefits
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) wrote to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to seek additional coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and data disclosure to better protect older Iowans and others living in skilled nursing, long-term care, and other assisted and congregate living facilities.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — TestIowa locations are inaccessible for many seniors and there has been a lack of tests provided directly to senior living facilities. That's according to a letter sent by Rep. Cindy Axne to Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday.
Efforts continue in Washington, D.C. to create a level playing field for Midwest cattle producers.
Last Thursday, Iowa Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA-03), Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-03) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) introduced legislation that would increase transparency in the U.S. cattle markets, and spur added price discovery and competition for Iowa producers using cash markets.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing Rachelle Long, the owner of Chellie’s Sugar Shack in Des Moines, as this week’s Iowan of the Week.
Today, Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), and Dave Loebsack (IA-02) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to increase transparency in U.S. cattle markets and spur added price discovery and competition for Iowa producers using cash markets.
Provided the United States Congress offers its stamp of approval, the Clarinda Post Office could have a new name in the coming weeks.
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in Clarinda in honor of Jessie Field Shambaugh, the former school superintendent from Page County and longtime Iowa educator known to many as the ‘Mother of 4-H.’
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Des Moines Register, Cindy Axne, April 5, 2019
I have never been more proud to call myself an Iowan than after seeing how our communities have come together to help one another recover from this devastating flood.
Raccoon Valley Radio, Sam McIntosh, April 4, 2019
While Iowans recover from March’s flooding, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (D) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to authorize emergency relief programs to assist farmers impacted.
Robin Opsahl, Des Moines Register, March 26, 2019
Rep. Cindy Axne said Iowa needs more federal funding to help with flood relief in a House floor speech Tuesday.
Des Moines Register, Luke Nozicka, March 23, 2019
Jen Steele became emotional as she spoke into the microphone.
The West Des Moines woman's daughter was 6 when she was diagnosed with ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that has left her without 18 permanent teeth.
Kevin Hardy, Des Moines Register
March 13, 2019
While Wells Fargo blamed declining workload when it announced hundreds of local layoffs late last year, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne said the company appeared to be shipping American jobs overseas.
KMA, Mike Peterson, March, 7 2019
(Washington) -- Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne wants to strengthen continuing campaign finance reform efforts in Washington.
KMA, Mike Peterson, March 6, 2019
(Washington) -- Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne is part of a coalition addressing continuing health care issues in the country.
John Van Nostrand, BH News Service, February 28, 2019
Iowa Rep. Cindy Axne, 3rd District, visits with Shenandoah Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Matt Sells Feb. 23. Shenandoah was one stop for Axne on a tour of health-care facilities in southwest Iowa.