WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Joins Trump to Celebrate Ag, Announce Historic Biofuel Blending Levels * WASHINGTON -To cap off celebrating National Ag Week and Iowa Ag Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined President Trump at the White House to honor American farmers, ranchers, and producers for their work to feed and fuel the world. As nearly 1,000 farmers gathered on the South Lawn, the president highlighted how Repu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after tonight's vote on a 60-day continuing resolution for DHS: " The Washington way of doing things is totally broken - Democrats shutting down our homeland security apparatus for over a month is shameful but it's on both parties to break this impasse and find a  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sara Hill Dierks, an independent Medicare insurance agent principal of Sustainable Health Plan Advisors LLC, operating primarily in Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's 2027 Medicare Proposed Rule. The letter highlights numerous concerns about current regulations that affect Medicare beneficiaries and independent agents, emphasizing the need for reforms to reduce administrative burdens, promot more ST

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 28 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IRFA Applauds Trump Administration's Robust RFS Blending Levels for 2026-2027 President Trump Unveiled Latest Renewable Fuels Standard Rules at White House Event with Farmers * Farmers and renewable fuel producers gathered for an agriculture celebration at the White House today, where President Donald Trump announced historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blendi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Alexis Cahalan, an independent Medicare insurance agent serving Iowa beneficiaries, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2026 Medicare Final Rule. The agent highlights challenges encountered by independent Medicare agents that hinder their ability to provide unbiased, comprehensive guidance to beneficiaries, urging CMS to implement reforms to reduce administrative burdens and improve market fair more ST