Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowans Focus On Water Quality, Climate Resiliency And Preparedness

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

“On July 15, IEC continued the four-part webinar series, Understanding Iowa’s Changing Climate, focusing on climate resiliency and preparedness. This webinar includes information on the hydroclimate whiplash; from prolonged drought to severe floods, Iowa communities face unique challenges ahead. Severe … Continue reading →

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Addressing CAFO Pollution

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from IEC: Addressing CAFO Pollution Through Enhanced Waste Management and Research Initiatives iaenvironment.org/blog/iowa-environmental-voice/addressing-cafo-pollution-through-enhanced-waste-management-and-research-initiatives This blog comes from Cindy Bassil, a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student at UCLA.   She is currently a researcher  where she studies environmental … Continue reading →

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Our Broken and Damaged News And Information System

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

 

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Simon and Ken Discuss What Democrats Are Doing

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Trish Nelson

You may be surprised.

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Measles In Iowa

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson
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Indivisible Weekly Plan Discussion With Erica Chenowith

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Today’s weekly update call with Leah and Ezra with special guest Erica Chenowith. This week’s discussion also covers One Million Rising training Session #1 held 7/16/25.   If you missed the training you can watch the recording of session 1 here.  … Continue reading →

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Guest Column: Grassley, Ernst, Hinson Mislead Iowans

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Guest column published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette by Father Guillermo Trevino, Jr. Grassley, Ernst and Hinson Mislead Iowans As Pascual Pedro’s parish priest and godfather, I am deeply troubled by the recent statements of Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni … Continue reading →

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Weekly Action Alert From Indivisible

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

“Indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Action alert from Indivisible Our weekly to-dos Prepare to march this Thursday at a Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action near you. Each day brings new attacks on our rights as the … Continue reading →

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List Of Iowa Good Trouble Events

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Trish Nelson

On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, everyday folks are taking action across the country to defend democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action … Continue reading →

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Tom Vilsack Talks Food Insecurity, Water Quality And More

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Watch what former governor of Iowa Tom Vilsack has to say about food insecurity, Iowa ag issues, water quality and more on Iowa Press or read about it at Capital Dispatch. or check out the transcript of the program. The … Continue reading →

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