Author Archives: Trish Nelson

How You Can Help Secure A Future For Iowa Wildlife

Action alert posted at IDP Rural Caucus Discussion group a public Facebook group. Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the … Continue reading

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More On Chris Jones’ Potential Run For Ag Secretary

“We’re not going to change until we start articulating different ideas and start talking about the pathways to get to these other ideas.” – Chris Jones It is great news that Chris Jones is considering running for Secretary of Agriculture … Continue reading

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Three Upcoming Events On Water Quality And Family Farming

Water Quality Solutions Town Hall: A CISWRA Follow Up Saturday, November 15 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Drake University Meredith Hall 2805 University Avenue, Des Moines Organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Iowa Food and Water Watch, and Progress … Continue reading

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Chris Jones Would Run As A Democrat For Ag Secretary

This story was originally published by Sentient by Nina B. Elkadi Former University of Iowa researcher Chris Jones has announced an exploratory committee for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, a major step toward running for office. Jones, who currently serves … Continue reading

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Armistice Day Celebration In Iowa City

Organizer Ed Flaherty of Iowa City Veterans for Peace said the Iowa City event was the the only Armistice Day celebration in Iowa. A small but mighty crowd attended to honor all veterans. The ringing of the bells was followed … Continue reading

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Video: Miller-Meeks “Hell-Freezes-Over” Full Town Hall

*UPDATED For what it’s worth, here is the entire Miller-Meeks Hell Freezes Over One Day Only Tour held in Keosaqua, Iowa Monday afternoon. I’ll just start by saying I was surprised no one asked her how she got from “I’ll … Continue reading

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Tuesday Was NoKings #3 – Building The Movement For The Coming Fights

I hope you will watch the Indivisible weekly planning call and discussion. A few of many important topics covered: What is the strategic arc of resistance over the next 12 months? How we get democracy to reassert itself. The direct … Continue reading

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Iowans Visit Miller-Meeks’ Davenport Office

CCI Action Fund Everyday Iowans to Rep. Miller-Meeks and Sen. Ernst – Fix Healthcare Premiums Now Constituents visit Davenport office urging them to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits [Davenport, IA] – Nearly two dozen Iowans in Rep. Miller-Meeks’ district … Continue reading

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It’s The Margins, Stupid

Way to go, Democrats! “A good day for democracy and a really bad day for Donald Trump.” – Simon Rosenberg A good day in Iowa as well.  Here is a link to Laura Belin and Julie Gammack discussing Iowa results.

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Support Independent Media In Iowa

As I write this, the polls are still open everywhere. I hope everyone was able to vote in your local elections. I really enjoy the Cornhole Champions podcast and recommend it for great interviews and conversations about Iowa and national … Continue reading

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