Rep. Steve Womack highlights local visits on education, healthcare, infrastructure

Rep. Steve Womack highlights local visits on education, healthcare, infrastructure
Steve Womack U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 3rd district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Steve Womack, U.S. Congressman representing Arkansas’ 3rd district since 2011, shared updates on his recent visits and meetings in the state through a series of posts on August 20, 2025.

On August 20, Womack posted about meeting with local officials in Dyer: “Today, I met with Dyer Mayor Lynn Hubbard and Fire Chief Joe Saunders to discuss the infrastructure needs of this growing community. This is a challenge faced by many cities across my district, and it’s extremely important to me that I understand these needs and advocate for them” (posted at 16:02 UTC).

Later that day, he highlighted improvements in regional healthcare access following a visit to River Valley Primary Care’s Mountainburg clinic: “I visited River Valley Primary Care’s newly relocated and expanded Mountainburg clinic, which is now providing affordable healthcare to families throughout the region. With an on-site pharmacy, residents no longer have to drive up to 45 minutes to pick-up their medications. I’m” (posted at 17:39 UTC).

Womack also noted his engagement with students during the start of the new school year at Mountainburg High School: “School is back in session, and I had the chance to visit Mountainburg High School, meeting with high school and middle school students and touring the new activities center for all Mountainburg schools which has a gymnasium and band room. Have a great school year, Dragons!” (posted at 19:22 UTC).

Steve Womack was born in Russellville, Arkansas in 1957 and currently resides in Rogers. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a BA in 1979. He succeeded John Boozman as representative for Arkansas’ 3rd district beginning in 2011.



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