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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... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa Senators tour VA Hospital
By Mark Stevens IOWA CITY, Iowa. (KWQC) – Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst toured the Iowa City V.A. Hospital Friday. The tour comes in response to the suicide of... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa lawmakers take their concerns to Iowa City VA after Marine’s suicide
By Jenna Morton IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa lawmakers are looking for answers at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, over a Davenport Marine who took his own life. Brand Ketchum's family says... -
September 13, 2016
Ernst “Worried” About Negative Impact Of Proposed EPA Atrizine Limits
Northwest Iowa — Northwest Iowa farmers would be drastically limited on the amount of a popular herbicide that they would be able to apply to their fields if the... -
September 13, 2016
Female senators push FBI on stalking, domestic violence
By Tim DeVaney The FBI is coming under pressure from a bipartisan pair of female senators to collect more information on domestic violence and stalking crimes. "The seriousness and... -
September 08, 2016
Senate plan: 'Expedite' Cedar Rapids flood protection system
By B.A. Morelli CEDAR RAPIDS — Not long after local and federal officials acknowledged increasingly grim prospects a Cedar Rapids flood protection system would ever see... -
August 24, 2016
The U.S. Can't Ignore ISIS in Asia
As an Iraq war veteran, the horrific rise of ISIS has long been a focus of my work on national security in the United States Senate. From Syria, to Afghanistan, to San Bernardino,... -
August 15, 2016
To military women: Seize new opportunities in ground combat jobs
As a young second lieutenant with a degree from Iowa State University, I had high aspirations for my military career. When I was about 22 years old, it was my goal to one day... -
August 02, 2016
Iowa legislators look for answers after veteran's suicide
By James Lynch Members of Iowa’s U.S. congressional delegation want to know why an Iowa veteran who committed suicide reportedly was denied admittance to the Iowa City... -
August 02, 2016
Ernst Pleased With Passing Of Bioengineered Food Labeling Bill
As a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she is pleased to see the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard...
