Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Will Iowa Be An Authoritarian State Or A Democracy State?

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“There are no longer blue states and red states. There are now authoritarian states and democracy states – Stacey Abrams,  founder, Fair Fight Action The flailing MAGA-Republican party along with their lord and savior Donald Trump, are doing everything they … Continue reading →

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Democratic Primary Debate Turek v Wahls

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, be sure and watch the debate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. I will post some commentary about it at a later time. They agree on most issues but their differences were also highlighted.  

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LWV Supervisor Candidate Forum District 1

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Good discussion about county government and how recent changes may affect voters and priorities. Interesting even if you do not live in Johnson county. The only counties in Iowa forced to change to electing supervisors by district instead of at … Continue reading →

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LWV Candidate Forums: Johnson County Board Of Supervisors

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

The three counties in Iowa that house regents universities – Johnson, Black Hawk and Story, have been forced by the Iowa legislature to elect county supervisors by district instead of at-large. Voters in the three counties sued to stop the … Continue reading →

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Good Luck With That, Republicans

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

As you have likely heard, Kim Reynolds and Iowa Rs are trying to make it look like they now also care about the water quality in Iowa.  Soon I predict they are going to be saying they thought of it … Continue reading →

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May Day Events In Iowa

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa event locations:  Ames, Bettendorf, Dubuque, Blue Grass, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Carroll, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Grinnell, Indianola, Iowa City, Hiawatha, Jackson Junction, Jefferson, Mason City, Ottumwa, Solon, Vinton, Walcott, Waterloo,  For event times and locations go to Iowa Starting … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Turning Back The Clock On Equal Opportunity

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Senate approves bill stripping references to affirmative action from Iowa law by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 29, 2026 Controversial legislation stripping numerous references to affirmative action from state law and eliminating training requirements related to racial and culture … Continue reading →

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Deadline For Iran War Looming

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This letter from Ed Flaherty was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 25. [BFIA editor’s note: There appears to be some discrepancy as to the actual date the War Powers  Resolution kicks in. Some sources say May 1st] What … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Water Doesn’t Have To Be This Way

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa’s Water: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:30 – 8pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Livestream Iowa’s water quality is among the worst in the nation. Water quality challenges impact … Continue reading →

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The Math And Science Of Farming In Iowa

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This is my second post about The Lobe Rangers.  They are doing an amazing thing, educating the public about farming and how to do it so everyone has a positive outcome. I feel like the information they share needs to … Continue reading →

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