Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Some Thoughts About The November 3, 2020 Elections

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The November 3 federal elections will stand as one of the most momentous in the nation’s history. Not since the 1960s have voters confronted such an array of issues—coronavirus pandemic, heath care, climate change, police misconduct, street … Continue reading →

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You Can Register To Vote On Election Day In Iowa

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Click on this link to go to the Iowa Secretary of State website to find out how to register and vote on Election Day. If you’ve already voted, click on this image to help three friends find their polling place … Continue reading →

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Watch Joe Biden’s Live Speech In Des Moines

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Teresa Greenfield and Joe Biden spoke at a live event in Des Moines on Friday. Have you voted yet?  Click here for voting information.    

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Sunday Funday: Election Edition

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Dave Bradley

  A bit of a long video. If you didn’t have trick or treaters last night because of the pandemic and you miss real humans in the White House this may perk you up. For October 30, 2015. 30 minutes: First … Continue reading →

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You Can Still Register To Vote While Voting In Person

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Trish Nelson

iowapublicradio.org/how-to-vote-in-iowa-in-the-final-days-of-the-2020-election Iowa’s deadlines for requesting an absentee ballot and for voter pre-registration have passed, but there are still opportunities for everyone to register and vote. These are your options in the final days of voting in the 2020 general election. … Continue reading →

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JD Scholten Asks For Your Vote And A Prayer

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Have you voted yet?  Click here for voting information.

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Health Care On The Ballot: Join A Virtual Health Care Discussion Today

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Progress Iowa: Iowa’s health care is at risk. Will you join us for a discussion today on the stakes of this election? The Trump-Republican lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act goes to the Supreme Court on November … Continue reading →

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Grassley And Ernst Vote To Confirm Trump SCOTUS Nominee

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Progress Iowa:  Sens. Grassley, Ernst Vote To Repeal ACA, Overturn Roe, Strip Away Rights With Confirmation Vote Des Moines, Iowa — A coalition of Iowa grassroots and advocacy organizations released a joint statement tonight in response to the votes of … Continue reading →

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Hy-Vee Tells Employees Good Things Come From Corporate Tax Breaks

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Hy-Vee CEO Randy Edeker: “…the [Trump] changes in taxes were part of the way we were able to bring a lot of  good things to the employees this past year.”   One has to wonder what are the “good things” Hy-Vee … Continue reading →

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Republicans Support Rita Hart For Congress In IA-02

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Real people in this ad, not actors. Republicans supporting Rita Hart for congress. From the Hart campaign: With just 6% of voters left undecided, this is still the closest House race in Iowa. For months, we’ve been virtually tied with … Continue reading →

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