ICYMI: Ernst Hears from Iowans in 13 Counties
RED OAK, IOWA – Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is committed to hearing from Iowans in every corner and county of the state. Over the past two weeks, Ernst visited Poweshiek, Warren, Hamilton, Sac, Cherokee, Sioux, O’Brien, Osceola, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Webster, and Calhoun counties to meet with small business owners, farmers, nurses, childcare providers, and more. She also held a public town hall meeting in Palo Alto County to hear directly from constituents.
Throughout her visits across Iowa, Ernst makes it a priority to speak with members of the local media and answer unfiltered questions for their listeners and readers.
Grinnell holds forum about intersection of agriculture and space exploration
By Radio Iowa Contributor
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As reported by Radio Iowa, Ernst joined NASA astronaut Raja Chari for a discussion at Grinnell College: “Chari is the leader of astronaut development and testing for the Human Landing System for NASA’s Artemis Program. Republican Senator Joni Ernst said what astronauts learn from living on the moon may wind up influencing a wide range of federal policies. ‘It’s important not just for the Farm Bill, but it’s important for other departments as well as we’re moving forward doing research on crops, on protecting our water — water purification,’ Ernst said.”
Sen. Joni Ernst toured Hope Haven as part of 99 county tour
By Joe McMahan
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KTIV highlighted Ernst’s visit to Hope Haven, a Northwest Iowa regional resource for disability services and advocacy: “Well, I think it’s good, especially in this region through Hope Haven. There is a really good opportunity for people that might have intellectual disabilities or physical disabilities but overall looking at this home today was a great example for others to follow,” said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA).
KTIV also covered Ernst’s tour of Wells Ag Supply to meet with a small business owner: “It’s just humbling,” said Grant Wells. “It’s nice to know that these people are real, and they’re willing to come to rural Iowa and talk to us.”
Ernst Visits Area Counties
By KICD Team
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KICD attended a variety of stops, and asked Ernst for her thoughts on Putin’s conflict in Russia: “She told us she hopes it’s shifted the momentum in Ukraine, and that it’s a signal that Russia is unsafe for Putin and future despots.”
Sen. Joni Ernst talks fentanyl in Sioux City
By Kayla Samek
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Siouxland Proud covered Ernst’s in-studio interview with KCAU’s Mallory Smith, where Ernst discussed her bipartisan bill to combat fentanyl: “So much of the fentanyl that’s coming into the United States, approximately 90% of that, comes across our southern border. This is where we have to have collaboration to stop the flow of fentanyl, and we’re very glad it got included in our version of the NDAA. ”
Senator Joni Ernst Addresses Farm Bill During Several Stops In Northwest Iowa
By Tom Traughber
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KIWA Radio noted Ernst’s work to hear directly from Iowa farmers and pass a responsible Farm Bill:“Ernst reiterated that the Senate will have to find a way to negotiate around those obstacles, but she understands the value of these programs. Ernst says controlling cost will be crucial.”
Ernst bowls through area, pins down business ideas
By Eric Harrold
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N'West Iowa Review followed Ernst’s visits to a variety of small businesses, including a bowling alley: “It is important to hear about how small businesses got started, and find ways to not just survive but thrive,” Ernst said. “First impressions are very important when you bring outsiders in, which draws new businesses, residents, and visitors to a community.”
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