Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Time For The Iowa Press To Ask Grassley About This Statement

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“Well, first of all, I will be — if the Vice President isn’t there and we don’t expect him to be there, I will be presiding over the Senate,” according to a transcript of his remarks sent by a spokesperson. … Continue reading →

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Letters From Iowans Point To Changing Political Landscape

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Not everyone lives and dies by social media. Many people still read newspapers. If you’ve ever considered writing a letter to the editor we would highly recommend it.  You will have a much greater impact reaching people who live in … Continue reading →

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First Congressional Hearing On January 6th Points To Trump

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Videos of the entire first hearing are age restricted and only available on YouTube.  Here is a link to the entire hearing on C-SPAN’s YouTube channel.  Below Liz Cheney describes Trump’s involvement.

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March for Our Lives Events in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Ames, Des Moines, Storm Lake and Quad Cities June 10-11

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Trish Nelson

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Matthew McConaughey Gives Impassioned Speech For Gun Reform

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Jon Stewart Still Around Criticizing The Media

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Vote In The Democratic Primary Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Please vote in the Democratic primary today or tomorrow. If you don’t know where/how to vote we trust that you can figure it out. The Democratic candidates for senator to replace Chuck Grassley are Michael Franken, Abby Finkenauer and Glenn … Continue reading →

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Heather Cox Richardson: U.S. Politics “A Tyranny of the Minority”

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Amanpour and Company  –  posted May 27, 2022 (17 minutes) Our gun culture and the mythology of the Cowboy. Listen closely as Historian Heather Cox Richardson fills in the huge gaps in how we got to where we are today. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday? D-Day +78 Years Edition

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Dave Bradley

We can hardly think “fun day” when we think of D-Day, can we? The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the atrocities Russia has committed has dredged up memories of World War 2 and the horrors of Hitler. And the bravery … Continue reading →

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Wear Orange June 3-5, 2022 – Iowa Events

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Attend Wear Orange 2022 People around the country are coming together with a simple message: there’s more we can do to end gun violence. Join the movement by signing up to attend an event during Wear Orange Weekend, June 3-5. … Continue reading →

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