Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa, highlighted her recent achievements and engagements in a series of posts on March 31, 2026.
In a post published at 20:16 UTC, Ernst shared her rating from Heritage Action for America: “I’m proud to have earned a 94% for my voting record from @Heritage_Action! I’ll keep up the fight to cut government waste, support the president’s agenda, and make Washington work for Iowans.”
Later that evening at 21:42 UTC, she described meeting with President Cook as he assumed leadership of Iowa State University. Ernst wrote: “It was a pleasure meeting with President Cook as he steps into his new role leading @IowaStateU. I look forward to his work to strengthen my alma mater and keep Iowa at the forefront of innovation and opportunity!”
At 23:41 UTC, Ernst reflected on being honored by the Iowa Senate during her visit to the statehouse. She posted: “Today, during my visit to the statehouse, I was honored to be recognized by the Iowa Senate for my longstanding service. Serving Iowa and our nation is one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I’m grateful to @DanZumbach and my colleagues and friends for their meaningful”
Ernst has a background rooted in public service. Raised on a family farm in Montgomery County, Iowa—where values of hard work were emphasized—she later became the first woman from Iowa elected to federal office upon joining Congress (source). She served over 23 years in the Iowa Army National Guard—including commanding troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom—and is recognized as the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate (source). In addition to her military career, Ernst earned degrees from both Iowa State University and Columbus State University (source).
Her office continues assisting Iowans with matters involving federal agencies such as Social Security, Medicare, veterans benefits, immigration issues, and military affairs (source).
