Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Why Communities Need Local News

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Iowa newspapers are being challenged to survive the digital age as well as the pandemic.  Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times; Ty Rushing, managing editor of the N’West Iowa Review; Doug Burns, co-owner and columnist for the Carroll … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Thing To Do Right Now

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful that we have managed to save the Democracy from certain death but we are not out of the woods yet. We need to win two Georgia senate seats for there to be any progress. Indivisible … Continue reading →

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Mitch McConnell Single Greatest Obstacle to Progressive Agenda

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Trish Nelson

“Who wants Mitch McConnell blocking legislation for the next 2-4 years?  Not me.”  – Andrew Yang Andrew Yang and his family are moving to Georgia to help with GOTV efforts for the Georgia senate runoff.  If Democrats Jon Ossoff and … Continue reading →

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Trump FCC To Waive Ownership Rules For Murdochs

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

This is outrageous. Sign the FreePress petition: Chairman Pai has just announced a plan to waive media-ownership rules for Fox and allow the Murdoch family to control even more TV stations and newspapers in the New York City market. Take … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Losing Ground In IA-02 Recount

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Rita Hart for Iowa Statement on Latest Developments in IA-02 Recount WHEATLAND, IOWA — Tonight, Rita Hart for Iowa campaign manager Zach Meunier issued the following statement on the margin closing in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District: “The bipartisan Recount Boards … Continue reading →

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Tyson Wrongful Death Suit Alleges “Willful And Wanton Disregard For Workplace Safety”

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Capital Dispatch is a nonprofit organization, free of advertising and free to readers. That means your donations are vital and your money goes directly to paying for quality journalism. We also make our work available to your community … Continue reading →

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18,000 Ballots At Stake: Rita Hart For Iowa Calls On SOS To Clarify Recount Guidance

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

IA-02 recount update from Rita Hart campaign Rita Hart for Iowa Calls on Secretary of State to Clarify Recount Guidance More than 18,000 ballots would go unexamined if directions about complying with Iowa law not clarified WHEATLAND, IOWA — This … Continue reading →

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Rodger Routh Interviews Sara Anne Willette

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Before we hear from Sara Anne Willette, please participate in this mask mandate poll by calling Governor Reynolds’ office. Who knows, maybe a little cover will help her do the right thing. The governor’s office is taking a poll about … Continue reading →

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47 Votes – Next Step In The IA-02 Recount Process

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

FROM: Zach Meunier, Campaign Manager, Rita Hart for Iowa DATE:  Monday, November 16, 2020 RE: Next Steps in IA-02 Recount CLOSEST FEDERAL RACE IN THE COUNTRY Following preliminary results in Iowa’s Second Congressional District, this race remains the closest federal … Continue reading →

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Iowa Is The New Kansas And Other Post-Trump Thoughts

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Give Democrats some love! Joe Biden won the election. He beat Trump by well over five million votes. Biden will be inaugurated January 20 and Trump will be a one-term president. This is absolutely a huge Win for us all … Continue reading →

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