Politics WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst tells inner circle she’s retiring Iowa Production Staff August 29, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Big if true: US Sen. Joni Ernst is reportedly telling her inner circle that she’s not running for reelection. Zach digs into what that could mean. Popular Environment ‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers Elections Ashley Hinson fought for a tax break that benefits her own fortune Labor Former Whirlpool Amana worker speaks out on corporate greed in DC Politics Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn says he wants to take abortion restrictions “further” Labor 40% of Iowans can’t afford rent and bills: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for June 25, 2026 Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Politics Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn says he wants to take abortion restrictions “further” Environment 13 data centers near their small Iowa town, and now a gas plant could be coming Money & Jobs Federal judge blocks Iowa from banning use of SNAP to buy candy and soda Healthcare Rep. James highlights abysmal state of women’s health care in Iowa Politics A congressman showed up at his house. Then his campaign tried to knock him off the ballot.