Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Something New Is Happening In Iowa Agriculture

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

I feel hopeful about this.  Change is in the air in Iowa. From The Lobe Rangers Facebook page:  “Something new is happening in Iowa agriculture. The Lobe Rangers are three farmers who are farming the Des Moines Lobe who believe … Continue reading →

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Upcoming NO KINGS Trainings

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

No Kings Activists, March 28th is less than three weeks away — and communities across the country are getting ready to say it together: We Don’t Do Kings in America. We want No Kings to be massive, loud, joyful, and … Continue reading →

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Checklist For War

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Previously pulished in The Cedar Rapids Gazette Wars have checklists. The U.S. should use them by Nicholas Johnson If you mow your lawn with a push mower your checklist is short: Step one, find mower. Step two, push it through … Continue reading →

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Harkin Institute Proposes Policies To “Dramatically Improve Iowa’s Waterways”

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Trish Nelson

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 6, 2026 The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement determined regulations on fertilizers, animal feeding operations and agricultural drainage, among other things are policies that would improve water quality and public … Continue reading →

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On The Frontlines Fighting Corporate Agriculture

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Check out this recording of a live March 7 event with Chris Jones at the Iowa City Public Library. It is tragic how Iowa’s natural environment – native prairie, rivers, lakes and streams – have been so terribly degraded. Chris … Continue reading →

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Meet Candidate Adam Peters For HD 97

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Adam Peters is a Democrat running for Iowa House to represent HD 97 covering parts of Scott County including much of east and central Davenport.  Check out his campaign website adam4iowa Follow:  Facebook  TikTok  Instagram Donate

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Trump’s Political Capital “Declining Rapidly”

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Voting 2026: Don’t Despair. Prepare.

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Brennan Center ‪@brennancenter.org‬ The conflict in Iran has intensified efforts to undermine U.S. elections. Brennan Center experts break down the legal stakes and what must be done to keep elections free and fair on The Briefing with Michael Waldman.  What state … Continue reading →

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Is The Handwriting On The Wall For Iowa Farmers?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa farmer Zack Smith: “The industry has been built for the last 30-40 years on having that wide open unregulated window. As that changes along with public sentiment likely with the issues we’re dealing with in Iowa  – with the … Continue reading →

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What Does Trump’s War In Iran Have To Do With American Elections?

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

It is my impression that there are a number of politicos out there who don’t want us to bring up the topic of election security because they are afraid it will cause people to not vote because the thinking is, … Continue reading →

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