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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... -
October 03, 2016
Joni Ernst's county tour stops in Sheldon
By Derek Krayenhagen SHELDON, IA — Republican Senator Joni Ernst continues her 99-county tour today in O'Brien County. She visited AGP Ag Processing Inc in Sheldon Iowa where... -
October 03, 2016
Ernst Visits Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa — Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was in our area on Monday, talking with Iowans about issues important to them. The Senator was at the Dwight Mogler farm south... -
September 29, 2016
Ernst blasts proposed USDA regulation
By Lara Netolicky ANAMOSA Iowa’s farm economy is not “optimistic and rosy” like the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is,... -
September 28, 2016
UPDATE: NE Iowa vets take D.C. trip
By Amie Steffenicher WASHINGTON, D.C. — Garry Dufel of Hudson and his twin brother, Larry, both signed up for two years in the Navy at the height of the Vietnam War. Both... -
September 27, 2016
Iowa delegation offering Cedar Rapids flood mitigation amendment
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Members of Iowa's Washington delegation are calling for the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite construction of flood protection for Cedar Rapids. It's part... -
September 22, 2016
Ernst wants broader approach to defeating ISIS
By James Q. Lynch CEDAR RAPIDS — Combating ISIS is a bit like playing whack-a-mole, according to Sen. Joni Ernst. That’s why the Iowa Republican is encouraging military... -
September 21, 2016
GOP Senators Launch Poverty Focus Group
By Bridget Bowman A small group of Republican senators launched an effort Wednesday to address poverty and expand economic opportunities, as some GOP leaders seek to make... -
September 19, 2016
Raising awareness about veterans suicide
By Senator Joni Ernst The United States Armed Forces are made up of some of the strongest, toughest, and most selfless men and women in the world – while we recognize their... -
September 18, 2016
U.S. Senate passes the Water Resources Development Act of 2016
By Ben Nuelle The Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act Thursday on a 95-3 vote. The bill authorizes, de-authorizes, and revises various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers... -
September 17, 2016
Cedar Rapids post office gets new name to honor soldier
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - A post office in Cedar Rapids is officially named after Sergeant First Class Terryl L. Pasker. A plaque with his name on it was unveiled at a... -
September 17, 2016
Memory of fallen Cedar Rapids soldier endures in post office naming
By Michaela Ramm CEDAR RAPIDS — Family and friends of a Cedar Rapids soldier killed in Afghanistan, just weeks before his tour of duty was to be over, believe a building can...