Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Rural Iowa Virtual Roundtable

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Trish Nelson

RURAL IOWA ROUNDTABLE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:00 PM CT Farmers, community leaders, and public officials from across our state will educate Iowans on how federal funds are being invested in Iowa. Farmers, community leaders, and public officials from across our … Continue reading →

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“Put His Ass In Jail!”

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Former RNC Chair Michael Steele has had enough.

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Coup Plan Detailed In Email

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I’m posting this not so much because Grassley’s name comes up as he was next in line to sub for VP Mike Pence (another topic), but because I want as many people as possible to  experience first hand just how … Continue reading →

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New Report: The True Costs of CAFOs In Iowa

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Please read and share this important report from the Iowa Environmental Council. Des Moines, IA. – November 14, 2023 – Iowans are shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to treat their drinking water and pay for treatment of life-threatening … Continue reading →

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FCC Window: Rural Areas Have Best Chance For LPFM Station

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – important announcement from Prometheus Radio Project Next week the FCC will open a short application window for new Low Power FM stations and Prometheus is here to help! It’s been a decade since the last opportunity … Continue reading →

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Second Democrat Gets In IA-03 Race

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“I’m Melissa Vine, a single mother of four boys, businesswoman, and nonprofit director. Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives. Join our movement at https://melissavine.com”

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Iowans Are Organizing To Change Corporate Farming Practices

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

The November 9 JFAN Annual Meeting, Bigger Is Not Better: Rural Communities in the Wake of Livestock Consolidation, was a great success. A total of over 500 people either participated in the meeting or viewed the recording now on the … Continue reading →

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Iowa MAGA Rs Put On Cringe Worthy Display At Local Trump Event

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa gets national press attention yet again and not in a good way.  These Iowa Rs apparently didn’t get the memo. from Kim Reynolds and Bob Vander Plaats who both have abandoned Donald Trump and endorsed Ron DeSantis as have … Continue reading →

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Putting The Brakes On Sinclair Broadcasting?

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Trish Nelson

This is huge and so needed. Jessica Rosenworcel, who just happens to be the first female to hold the permanent chairperson position on the FCC, announced a proposal to support local journalism.  Proposal would incentivize  “the production of local programming … Continue reading →

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How Trump Threats Intimidated Colorado Judge

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Trish Nelson
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