Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator representing Iowa, shared a series of messages on her social media account on September 23, 2025. Her posts addressed the ongoing harvest season in Iowa, support for small businesses through proposed legislation, and concerns about government accountability.

In her first message posted at 18:56 UTC, Ernst expressed gratitude to Iowa's agricultural community and emphasized safety during the busy harvest period: "Harvest is in full swing – please take time to stay safe out in the fields and on the roads. Thank you to our Iowa farmers who work hard every day to feed and fuel our nation!" (September 23, 2025).

On the same day and time, Ernst highlighted her legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses with access to capital: "My Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act allows small businesses to remain competitive by giving business owners more capital to grow and employ more folks!" (September 23, 2025). The proposed bill seeks to bolster domestic manufacturing by providing financial resources that enable small companies to expand their operations and workforce.

Later that evening at 20:19 UTC, Ernst turned her attention to federal employment practices: "While hardworking Americans work double shifts to make ends meet, bureaucrats are double dipping – holding two jobs on the taxpayers’ dime without doing either. I’m exposing these double-dealing bureaucrats, so the American people are not stuck footing the bill!" (September 23, 2025). She raised concerns about instances of federal employees simultaneously holding multiple positions funded by taxpayers.

The issues raised by Ernst reflect broader discussions within Congress regarding rural economic development and government oversight. Agriculture remains a key sector in Iowa's economy, employing thousands across the state each year. Legislative measures like those promoted by Ernst aim to address challenges faced by both rural workers and small business owners.