Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Mike Franken: All For One And One For All

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI  – Here is eleven minutes of Admiral Mike Franken, one of the Dems who hopes to take on Grassley.  Note that Dave Muhlbauer has dropped out of the race since this was broadcast. “Iowans deserve a leader who will … Continue reading →

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Biden Remarks On Omicron

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Pulitzer Winner Reveals How To Save Iowa

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Trish Nelson

  “It’s a religious issue in Iowa that you cannot interfere with the production of livestock in any form and that’s handed down to us by Moses. Agriculture is our state religion and nothing will get in the way of … Continue reading →

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Vets For Peace: Contact Chuck And Joni ASAP

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace Chapter #161 The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is being considered now in the US Senate. It looks like it will be debated on the Senate floor on Nov. 29th. I frankly … Continue reading →

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What Is There To Be Thankful For In 2021?

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

No matter how precarious things seem there is always something to be thankful for.  Here is my list of things and people I am truly grateful for on Thanksgiving 2021 as America the idea struggles to survive and we all … Continue reading →

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Build Back Better Huge For Rural Communities

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from J.D. Scholten – There has been a lot of wrangling back and forth in Congress, but the House finally passed the Build Back Better agenda! President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda will be the biggest … Continue reading →

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America’s Work Force Radio Interview With Dave Leshtz

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Trish Nelson

The John Deere strike is over but labor issues are always out there.  America’s Work Force Radio is the only daily labor radio program in the U.S. and has been on the air since 1993. Check out this interview with … Continue reading →

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Peace Rally Friday

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Trish Nelson

The public is hungry for peace, but have little idea of what it looks like or how to get there.  PLEASE come, if you can, to the east side of the Pentacrest in Iowa City on the UI campus on … Continue reading →

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National Rural Strategy Summit Outlines How Democrats Win

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, this is vital information for every Democratic strategist and candidate for 2022 and beyond. You can watch the full program (except for the breakout sessions). It’s about 4 hours long, but you can listen to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs Small Town Newspapers

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI –  Go to Storm Lake Movie to find out how to watch. “The First Amendment doesn’t just apply to the Washington Post or The New York Times, it applies to The Storm Lake Times and every other little paper, … Continue reading →

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