Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

IDP Chair Rita Hart/Sage Against The Machine

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Nathan Sage and Robert Leonard talk with with IDP chair Rita Hart on the Sage Against The Machine podcast. Transcript

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The Historical Roots of Public Education In Iowa

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

In a way, the change vibe now happening in Iowa all started with Democrat Mike Zimmer winning a state senate seat in a special election in January of 2025, in a district Donald Trump won by 21 points. With more … Continue reading →

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Weekly Pro-Democracy Action Events Around Iowa

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Support independent media.  Follow Iowa Starting Line,  Sign up for the ISL newsletter. Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa August 3-9, 2026 A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide … Continue reading →

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Reynolds’ Private School Voucher Program Continues To Harm Iowa Public Schools

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Rural public school districts are grappling with the effects of Iowa’s funding of Education Savings Accounts, which cover tuition and other costs of private K-12 schools. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Minnesota Reformer) ‘What did we do wrong now?’: Rural Iowa schools … Continue reading →

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Ryan Peterman Calls Out Paul Pate For Releasing Iowa Voter Information

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI – Please support Ryan Peterman, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of State.  petermanforiowa.com

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Farm Advocacy Group Endorses Turek, Bohannon, And Garriott

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: About Farm Action Fund Farm Action Fund is a national advocacy organization dedicated to building a fair, competitive, resilient, and healthy agricultural and food system that works for farmers, workers, and communities—not just corporations. Farm Action Fund … Continue reading →

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Swim Safely: Test Before You Swim

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Thank you to the Iowa Sierra Club for their hard work protecting people and the environment in Iowa. Follow on Facebook From the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter – July 17, 2026 – Iowa DNR only tests 38 statewide and 38 … Continue reading →

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Five Alarm Fire Trump DOJ Files Emergency Appeal

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“Trump’s DOJ has filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to let his mail voting executive order take effect before the midterms — a move that could let the administration decide who gets a mail ballot and who doesn’t, … Continue reading →

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A System That Will Benefit Everyone

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“If you don’t have clean water, what can you count on?” – Chris Jones I hope you find time to listen to Nathan Sage’s new podcast, Sage Against The Machine. This episode is a conversation with Chris Jones, Democratic candidate … Continue reading →

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Vote No On Constitutional Amendment In November

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From the Summer 2026 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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