Miller-Meeks pledges to continue support for cancer research, prevention measures

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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IOWA CITY — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke Monday with cancer survivors and researchers and signed the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s promise to support the network’s priorities to end cancer.

Miller-Meeks, who is running for reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, spoke about her efforts in Congress to support cancer research, early detection, screenings and cancer prevention.

The Republican from Ottumwa is an ophthalmologist and said that while her current job …

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