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January 06, 2017
Nebraska, Iowa lawmakers reintroduce bill named for Sarah Root, who was killed by driver in U.S. illegally
By Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers reintroduced legislation Thursday named for Sarah Root, the young Iowa woman killed last year in Omaha by a driver... -
December 21, 2016
Expanded trade opportunities critical for Iowa
Iowans proudly lead the nation in the production of many agricultural commodities – corn, soybeans, eggs, pork, ethanol and biodiesel. In fact, one in every three rows of the... -
December 09, 2016
Unending gratitude for our military families
This year, I was fortunate to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Force Base surrounded by some of our nation’s finest men and women in uniform. I had... -
November 28, 2016
Senator Ready for New Congressional Year
Born and raised in southwest Iowa, I grew up on our family hog, soybean and corn farm. As a child, I was taught by my parents the values many Iowans share: hard work, service and... -
November 22, 2016
A heartfelt thank you to Iowa's family caregivers
As the season of thanks is upon us and the hustle and bustle of the holidays draws near, I want to take time to recognize an important group of individuals who at times, may go... -
November 17, 2016
Sen. Joni Ernst supports Marion veterans
By DJ Kauffmann Iowa's first female U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst smiled as she moved among the crowd of Marion's finest during Hy-Vee's Veterans Day breakfast on Friday morning. Besides... -
November 11, 2016
Ernst: Fighting for those who faithfully served
I grew up in southwest Iowa on my parent’s farm. Our parents instilled in me the importance of hard work -- and when our work was done, we would go help a neighbor who might... -
November 07, 2016
Ernst: Regulations, low commodity prices are key challenges for Iowa ag
As the nation’s leading producer of pork, corn, soybeans, and eggs, Iowa’s agriculture industry has an enormous impact on the country and the world. This October, I... -
November 04, 2016
We can't let ISIS get away
(CNN)As the United States supports our allies and continues the fight for Mosul, we cannot ignore where ISIS will spread next. I am not alone in my fears that key leaders escaped... -
October 30, 2016
SUNDAY TALK: Ernst Visits and Talks About Rural Business
By AJ Taylor U. S. Senator Joni Ernst was in Forest City and Lake Mills on Friday as a part of her 99 county tour through Iowa. During the stops she visited Winnebago Industries... -
October 28, 2016
Senator Ernst visits local industry during 99 county tour
By Brian Tabick FOREST CITY, Iowa- Senator Joni Ernst is knocking 2 more counties off of her 99 county tour on Friday. The Senator pledged to visit every county in Iowa once a year... -
October 19, 2016
Ernst impressed with Heartland Power solar array
By Jim Cross ST. ANSGAR — As part of her 99-county tour of Iowa, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, paid a visit to St. Ansgar on Thursday, Oct.13. Specifically, Ernst visited with... -
October 18, 2016
Senator Ernst Meets With Students Learning About Wind Power
Estherville, Iowa - Senator Joni Ernst is making her way across Iowa, including paying a visit to Iowa Lakes Community College. As part of her 99 county tour, she toured the... -
October 18, 2016
Ernst visits Rembrandt Foods in Spirit Lake
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said concerns about industry rules and regulations inspired her recent trip to northwest Iowa. The Iowa Republican commented on the role of government... -
October 16, 2016
There's a new push to counter the rise of ISIS in Southeast Asia
By Leo Shane III With much of the United States' national security focus centered on the Middle East, one senator is speaking out about the rise of Islamic State group sympathizers... -
October 12, 2016
Senator Ernst visits Eagle Grove
By Kacey Ginn On October 4, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst made a stop at Lewright Meats and Deli in Eagle Grove. In the middle of her 99-county tour, Ernst said her visit was part of her... -
October 11, 2016
Grassley, Ernst press Corps for Cedar Rapids flood funding
By Joel Aschbrenner Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are pressing the Army Corps of Engineers to explain why cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines rank low on the priority... -
October 11, 2016
Grassley, Ernst call Corps of Engineers flood protection formula broken, biased against Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS — A “broken formula” for prioritizing flood protection projects seems “biased against smaller cities and towns,” including Cedar Rapids,... -
October 05, 2016
Cattle Feeders voice concerns over market volatility at roundtable with Senator Joni Ernst
By Tom Robinson (Atlantic) United States Senator Joni Ernst met with nearly 70 cattle producers and other interested individuals in the industry in Atlantic Wednesday... -
October 05, 2016
Senator Joni Ernst hears from cattle producers in Atlantic
By Ben Nuelle Senator Joni Ernst heard industry concerns from cattle producers in Atlantic Wednesday afternoon. Ernst is back in the state hearing from voters and about issues...
