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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 25, 2016
Ernst on Double Digit Premium Increases for 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst released a statement following yesterday’s confirmation by the Obama administration that there would be, on average, a 25 percent... -
October 21, 2016
Iowa Congressional Delegation Urges President to Support Federal Disaster Declaration for 19 Counties
WASHINGTON – The entire Iowa congressional delegation today urged President Obama to support Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s request to declare 19 Iowa counties a federal... -
October 20, 2016
Ernst Expresses Disappointment in Administration’s Continued Failure to Put Forward a Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Terrorists’ Use of Social Media
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the White House's release of an updated “Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United... -
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
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 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... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) regional directors will hold traveling office hours in November and December across all 99 counties in Iowa. Representatives...
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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... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that her office is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in her Washington,...
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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 Army Corps of Engineers on Flawed Policy for Prioritizing Flood Control Projects
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst today pressed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explain the flawed policy that leads to the downgrading of flood control... -
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 07, 2016
Iowa Congressional Delegation Supports Expected Federal Disaster Request for Flooded Areas
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Steve King, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Rod Blum, Rep. David Young, and Rep. Dave Loebsack sent a letter to Governor Terry... -
October 05, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Howard County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced today she will hold a town meeting in Howard County as part of her 99 county tour to speak with constituents about... -
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...