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New Ad: Ernst Highlights Record on Mental Health Support for Farmers

During Suicide Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, released a new ad with Iowan Jill Vrieze, whose brother, a farmer, took his own life.

Ernst Announces Two-Day Motorcycle Ride Across Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced Joni’s Ride Across Iowa, a two-day motorcycle ride across Iowa to be held on October 10-11, 2020.

Iowa Secretary of State Partners with U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to conduct election preparedness exercises for Iowa counties.

Ashley Hinson Releases Fifth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional Race

State Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her fifth television ad titled “Nightmare.”

House Sends Axne-Led Child Care Legislation to President’s Desk

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s legislation creates a task force to assist states in the process of implementing background check requirements for child care workers.

Ernst, Grassley to Feds: Stop Fraud, Price-Gouging Targeting Derecho Victims

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley: “We will not let scammers and price gougers use this tragedy to raise prices to sky-high levels and thwart Iowans from repairing and rebuilding their homes, businesses and communities.”

Jorgensen Makes Ballot in All Fifty States

The Libertarian ticket of Dr. Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen is now officially on the ballot in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Reynolds Lifts Order Closing Bars for Black Hawk, Dallas, Linn and Polk Counties

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation permits bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and night clubs to reopen.

Young Releases Ad Highlighting Axne’s Voting by Proxy

Young for Iowa released a new television ad highlighting Cindy Axne outsourcing her vote by proxy to liberal Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin.

Pate Partners With Iowa College Football Coaches on #BeAVoter Initiative

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partners with the college football coaches from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake to promote voter registration and participation.

Wounded Vet Stumps for Ernst in New Ad

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s new ad tells the story of a native Iowan and veteran named Owen who was severely wounded during one of his eight tours of duty.

Hinson Launches Fourth TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First District, released her fourth television ad titled “1-2 Punch.”

Never Forget: The Names of the 9-11 Victims

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, we want to honor those who died by listing their names. Never forget.

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC Endorses Ernst, Feenstra and Young

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC designated U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, State Senator Randy Feenstra,and former U.S. Rep. David Young a “friend of agriculture.”
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Ashley Hinson Announces Law Enforcement Advisory Committee

Ashley Hinson released her Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprised of 50 members with each county in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District represented.

Miller-Meeks Announces Economic Advisory Council

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican nominee in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, announced her economic advisory council consisting of 63 small business owners.