Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Trump’s Missile Stunt in Syria Swallowed Whole by Gullible News Media

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“It was a stunt and the media believed every stupid word.”  

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Grassley/Ernst Recess Schedule

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Grassley and Ernst schedule for the recess: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Keokuk County Town Meeting 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keokuk County Courthouse 101 South Main Street Sigourney  *Grassley will be available for 15 minutes after the meeting to answer questions from … Continue reading →

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Town Meeting With Senator Joni Ernst 6:00 Today Elkader – Plus This Week’s Legislative Forums

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

http://www.infonetiowa.org/calendar/events/ April 2017 04/10/2017 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Town Meeting with Congressman Young – Sidney 04/10/2017 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Town Meeting with US Senator Ernst – Elkader 04/11/2017 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Town Meeting with Congressman … Continue reading →

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Weekend Action Alert From Rob Hogg

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

https://www.facebook.com/SenatorRobHogg/ WEEKEND ADVOCACY ALERT Here are ten issues you can raise this weekend with state legislators or Governor Branstad by call, email, or in person. Below is the Iowa Federation of Labor’s list of forums: 1. Budget proposals coming up … Continue reading →

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Weekend Legislative Forums April 7-10

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Friday 04/07/2017 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Town Meeting with Congressman Young – Des Moines 04/07/2017 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Legislative Forum – Corydon 04/07/2017 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Legislative Forum – Davenport 04/07/2017 10:00 AM – 11:00 … Continue reading →

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Know Your Photo And Video Rights In Iowa

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Trish Nelson

During this critical time of citizen journalism, #Trumpresistance, and getting elected officials on record, it is imperative to know your photo and video rights in Iowa. Check out this info from ACLU-Iowa https://www.aclu-ia.org/en/news/your-photo-rights-iowa You have the right to photograph or … Continue reading →

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Video: Iowa Voting Trends In 2016

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Trish Nelson

This is a must view for the Iowa #Trumpresistance.  Iowa Starting Line has put together a Visual Tour of Iowa’s voting trend changes in 2016. Click on the link to follow Iowa Starting Line.  Follow ISL on Facebook and Twitter … Continue reading →

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This Week In The Iowa Legislature

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

This week’s legislative forums Monday April 3 – Friday, April 7  04/03/2017 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Marti’s Monday Morning Coffee – Des Moines 04/07/2017 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Legislative Forum – Corydon 04/07/2017 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM … Continue reading →

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Weekend Legislative Forums March 31-April 3

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Trish Nelson

March 2017 03/31/2017 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Listening Post – Bettendorf 03/31/2017 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Legislative Forum – Davenport 03/31/2017 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Congressman Young Meeting – Fontanelle 03/31/2017 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Congressman … Continue reading →

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Loebsack: Iowa Medicaid Experiment Has Failed

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after a report from the Des Moines Register showed that the Federal Government could be on the hook to pay $225 million to the private, for-profit insurance companies who … Continue reading →

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