Feenstra says private schools’ ability to turn down students is an issue ‘to look at’

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago


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Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra said Wednesday he would “consider” changing Iowa’s Education Savings Account program related to private schools’ ability to reject students.

Feenstra spoke to a crowd gathered for the Westside Conservative Club meeting at the Machine Shed in Urbandale Wednesday morning. The Republican, who currently represents Iowa’s 4th Congressional District in Washington, D.C., answered questions from attendees about topics like eminent domain, “chemtrails” and vaccine requirements at the event.

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