DES MOINES — Kristi Noem, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary and former South Dakota governor, will be a featured guest speaker at Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride fundraiser next month.

Ernst announced earlier this year she will not seek re-election to a third, six-year term in the U.S. Senate.

Ernst’s annual event features a motorcycle ride — the proceeds from which benefit an Iowa veterans-related charity — and a hog roast and rally. This year’s ride will benefit Blue Star Mothers of Iowa, a nonprofit that supports military families.

Noem will participate in the motorcycle ride, Ernst’s campaign said in a press release.

Ernst also will speak at the event, along with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, and U.S. Reps. Ashley Hi

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