RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Myers Tree Farm of Des Moines County.

After having been Montgomery County Auditor and serving in the Iowa State Senate, Ernst was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, becoming the first Republican to win the seat since 1978. She was thought to be a possible running mate for Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign. She was reelected in 2020. [7]

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Jan 16, 2025 · When U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced this week she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the nation’s next secretary of defense, it underlined President-elect Donald Trump’s immense sway over...

Senator Joni Ernst, a native of Red Oak, Iowa, has dedicated her life to her state and country, having served in the military for over 23 years and now representing Iowans in the United States Senate. Joni is working to grow a strong economy; stand up for Iowa farmers, families, and small businesses; hold Washington accountable, ensure a strong national defense, and support our veterans. Born ...

14 hours ago · Gov. Kim Reynolds, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson are all pushing child care proposals as part of their 2025 agendas.

Jan 15, 2025 · WASHINGTON – To continue her work as a champion for taxpayers, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is leading a bipartisan group of senators in launching the Inspector General Caucus that will work to ensure the executive branch watchdogs are empowered to properly identify and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Senate Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, Caucus is set to hold its first meeting Thursday, led by Iowa's U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.

Dec 6, 2024 · The pressure campaign against U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is mounting — including from some Iowa Republicans — as she has so far refused to commit to supporting Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald...

Nov 4, 2020 · DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Joni Ernst won reelection to her Iowa U.S. Senate seat Tuesday after an expensive and at times bruising race against Democrat Theresa Greenfield.