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Iowa National Guard Troops Prepare For Missed Paychecks Amid Shutdown

By Tom Robinson Oct 13, 2025 | 7:58 AM

(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa National Guard members are preparing for the impacts of missed paychecks this week. Since the federal government shutdown on October 1st, hundreds of Iowa National Guard members have worked without pay or have been furloughed. Troops are now preparing for the possibility of not receiving a paycheck on time, as Public Affairs Director Jackie Schmillen says October 15th is a scheduled pay date. Schmillen also noted that the Iowa National Guard is working with the state’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Kim Reynolds to push for new federal legislation soon. Over 500 Iowa National Guard employees are furloughed, with roughly a thousand full-time employees still working, and another 18-hundred troops currently deployed.

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Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response

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Atlantic Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest Report (June 14-21)

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Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard

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Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings

(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) released its fifth softball rankings of the 2026 season on Wednesday, with several area teams holding strong positions across the state'...