Spirit Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — US Senator Joni Ernst made several stops in the area Friday. In Spirit Lake she discussed tensions and US involvement in the Middle East.

When asked about the Farm Bill, Senator Ernst predicted a new bill will not pass in the lame duck session but does think the old bill will be extended.
And when asked about eminent domain for the carbon capture pipeline in Iowa the Senator says it violates landowner rights, but that it’s a state issue.