Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Iowa’s Tom Miller Only Democratic AG To Stand With Big Oil

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Contact Ed Fallon at (515) 238-6404 or ed@boldiowa.com — http://www.boldiowa.com Des Moines, Iowa — In a ruling issued today by the US Court of Appeals, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe won a partial victory after a long court battle against the … Continue reading →

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Demand US Companies Cut All Ties With Fox News

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Fox News is the gateway to right-wing extremism. With thousands of Americans dying every day from the COVID-19 pandemic and the violent right-wing attack on the U.S. Congress on January 6, 2021, Fox News’ dangerous disinformation increasingly poses a direct … Continue reading →

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IA-02 Recount: Twenty-Two Uncounted Ballots Will Put Hart Ahead By Nine Votes

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

In Next Step of Election Contest, Miller-Meeks Seeks to Block Election Recount, Disenfranchise Iowa Voters Hart: “Let All Iowans Have Their Voices and Votes Heard” 22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Ballots Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes WHEATLAND, IOWA — Today, … Continue reading →

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REMINDER! Iowa Senate District 41 Tuesday January 26th

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Dave Bradley

A not so gentle reminder to you folks down in Iowa Senate District 41 in the southeast Iowa counties including all of Davis and Van Buren counties and most of Wapello and Jefferson counties. Tuesday is a special election to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislative Forums

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Dave Bradley

The disclaimer for infonetiowa pretty much says it all: Upcoming Events As the saying goes, “All Politics is Local.”  So get local in your advocacy!  Town hall meetings, community conversations, input sessions, and candidate meet-and-greets are great places to advocate.  Our … Continue reading →

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How To Waste $1.4 Billion

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Trish Nelson

How To Waste $1.4 Billion by Ed Flaherty The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) approved funds for  93 F-35 warplanes, 14 more than the Pentagon requested.  Each F-35 costs approximately $100 million.  Setting aside the  question of why the does … Continue reading →

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A New Day In America

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday was an amazing day. The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris overcame pandemic and insurrection to show the nation and the world that democracy still stands in all its glory.  There were so many uplifting moments. … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate – Where To Watch The Biden-Harris Inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Today set aside everything  that you don’t absolutely have to do and celebrate this moment.  Democracy lives to see another day!  Electing a Democratic president and congress is only the first step in reclaiming our country’s values and maintaining the … Continue reading →

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MLK Day Events In Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Ames, Davenport

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Here are some of the free events in Iowa celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Cedar Rapids • Monday: 7 p.m. on Facebook Live, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church annual celebration with music and speakers; Dr. … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Special Election in SD41 Next Tuesday

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Dave Bradley

From Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor: I’m reaching out to you today on behalf of my friends in the Iowa State Senate. As you may have heard, Iowa Senate District 41 is having a special election on January 26 – … Continue reading →

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