WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) honored Iowa veteran and USPS mail carrier, Mr. Ernest Topness, for his 65 years of dedicated service in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Topness recently retired as the second longest serving mail carrier in the United States. Watch the Full Video(link is external) "I rise today to recognize Mr. Ernest Topness for his distinguished and impactful career serving both our nation and   more