In August we celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Little Brown Church in Nashua where we were married. Through our many years together, we count our blessings of good health and happiness every day.

We are grateful for our faith, family and friendships. As lifelong farmers, we join all Iowans whose heritage ties our state together, especially at harvest time.

As you gather with family, friends and neighbors for your Thanksgiving feast, we extend our gratitude for your continued support and prayers. It's an honor to serve you alongside Joni Ernst in the United States Senate.

As Americans we are thankful for our blessings of freedom and liberty and for all those who serve our country in uniform, especially those who are missed around our Thanksgiving tables and every other day of the year.

Looking ahead to 2020, Iowa once again will play a central role in the next presidential election. America needs your strong grassroots support for President Trump to stop the radical left's march to take away our freedoms and way of life.

Blessings to you and yours during this season of thanksgiving.