Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Watch This Handy Video Explaining Iowa’s Burdensome New Voting Regulations

Shout out to the Johnson County Auditor’s Office for providing this information.  This law will have a major voter suppression impact, particularly in college towns.  We need to make sure everyone knows what they need in order to vote. ### … Continue reading

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February Schedule of Iowa Legislative Forums and Town Hall Meetings

Don’t miss out.  Go to a meeting! Ask questions, ask follow-up questions, get video. http://www.infonetiowa.org/calendar/events/ February 2018 02/21/2018 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Town Meeting with Sen. Grassley – Bloomfield 02/22/2018 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Town Meeting with Sen. … Continue reading

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NRA-Russia Scandal Involves Iowa

Check this out from the Iowa Informer The FBI is investigating whether the National Rifle Association received illegal funds from a Russian oligarch associated with the Kremlin to help Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a summary of a confidential … Continue reading

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Upcoming Grassley Town Hall Meetings

GRASSLEY TOWN MEETINGS Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Davis County 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Mutchler Community Center 900 N East Street Bloomfield Thursday, February 22, 2018 Van Buren County 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Van Buren County Hospital Community Service … Continue reading

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Austin Frerick “Love is Love”

Iowa’s third district would be foolish to not send this polite, charming, intelligent, upstanding,  tells-it-like-it-is (in a good way!), young man to congress to represent our state in our nation’s capital. Austin stands out as a non-establishment Democrat that even … Continue reading

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Factory Farm Moratorium Bill In Iowa Legislature

Urgent action alert from CCI: For the first time ever, we have a factory farm moratorium bill in the statehouse! But, Senator Ken Rozenboom (R, Mahaska) is refusing to bring this bill (SF 2008) up for debate in sub-committee. He … Continue reading

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DeJear Will Strengthen Iowa Environment For Small Businesses

Deidre DeJear is running for Secretary of State. She is all about helping small businesses in Iowa. She will protect Iowa’s voting rights instead of  creating burdensome voter regulations intended to keep Iowans from having a voice. Visit her campaign … Continue reading

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Iowans Meet To Learn How To Strengthen Iowa’s Animal Welfare Laws

The Coralville Public Library room was standing room only as local citizens braved a fresh snowfall and cold temps to learn what can be done to help Iowa’s puppy mill dogs and more. Iowa ranks 49th in animal welfare laws. … Continue reading

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Are Russian Bots The New Rush Limbaugh?

The Stephanie Miller Show is funny and informative. The Stephanie Miller Show can be heard on SiriusXM stephaniemiller.com/listen-live/ Streaming via Progressive Voices on TuneIn and Premium On-Demand Subscription Podcasts The Stephanie Miller Show is also broadcast over the FM/AM airwaves … Continue reading

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Factory Farm Teach-In

Factory farm teach-in with David Osterberg of the Iowa Policy Project Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  Follow Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement on Facebook.      #MoratoriumNow

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