Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Ernst Challenger Michael Franken To Hold Corona-19 Virtual Town Hall

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Admiral Michael Franken is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate challenging incumbent Republican Joni Ernst. His campaign seems to be gaining traction. Read Blog for Iowa’s exclusive interview with Admiral Franken here. Iowa needs better representation and smarter leadership … Continue reading →

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Include Secure Elections In The Stimulus

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Please call Grassley, and Ernst and urge them to include funding in the stimulus for securing the election this fall. They are talking about a $2 trillion stimulus; the Brennan Center estimates that one-thousandth of that amount will fund necessary … Continue reading →

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Unforgiving COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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Millennial Politics: How You Can Impact Election 2020

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Trish Nelson

In this video, you’ll learn about four key ways you can get involved in politics on a local, statewide, or federal level ahead of the 2020 election. “If all 100 million of us millennials and Gen Z registered to vote, … Continue reading →

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Al Franken Has A Blog

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

This YouTube of a recent Al Franken podcast is 55 minutes long, but worth a listen: I was delighted to find out this week that Al Franken has a blog. Count me among one of his greatest fans as a … Continue reading →

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Scholten Asks For Donations To Food Bank Of Iowa

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

This is certainly a difficult time for so many. Between workers being laid off, schools closing, and shortages of groceries and other items, folks are struggling right now. When times get tough, we need to look out for our friends … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Worst Trifecta Edition

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Donald Trump (sorry to use his name) has turned the United States into a third world country in three years. We do not have the capability to test for the pandemic disease that is overwhelming us. Our health care system … Continue reading →

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Reminder: We Still Need Blood

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

1 minute: I spoke with one of the staffers at the U of Iowa blood bank yesterday. With the outbreak of the Covid-19, I was wondering if donating blood had been changed or curtailed somehow. Since as a country we … Continue reading →

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Property Vs. People

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

An appearance by Heather Cox Richardson on WGBH in Boston before the impeachment: (12 minutes, but very interesting – stay to the end for the predictions of what happens to the Republican Party) Many folks have picked up on the … Continue reading →

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How To Make A Simple DIY Face Mask

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

It is unclear how effective masks are for the general public to wear around as far as protection, but because they are generally unavailable we thought we would share this DIY video. This one is made out of only 2 … Continue reading →

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