Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Iowa Doesn’t Have To Be Like This

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Trish Nelson

More Perfect Union “Cancer rates in Iowa are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. Politicians blame individual choices, but the real villain is the industrial farming covering the state. We went, tested the water, and found cancer causing … Continue reading →

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Rally For Rob Sand For Governor Of Iowa

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Bleeding Heartland YT Channel:  “Laura Belin recorded this video at a Des Moines rally for Rob Sand, Democratic nominee for governor, on June 7, 2026. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear introduced Sand.” Watch his remarks here:    • WATCH: Andy Beshear stumps for Rob Sand in…  

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“He Lives In Kansas”

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Have a listen and here is a highlight from the June 5th, 2026 edition of Iowa Press with Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor of Iowa. Click here  to read the transcript. Brianne Pfannenstiel In in the final days … Continue reading →

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State Animal Welfare Laws At Risk In Farm Bill

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress by Kevin Hardy, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 4, 2026 Congress is looking to roll back state animal welfare laws as it wrangles over reauthorization of the federal farm bill. The … Continue reading →

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Gracious Closing To Hard Fought Campaign By Turek And Wahls

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This is how politics should be. I am proud of these two Iowa Democrats who understand what is at stake and know where the fight should be, going forward. Josh Turek praised Zach Wahls. “Zach has been an exceptional representative … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Be A Farmer

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Trish Nelson

At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast More than 70% of farms in the U.S. have been lost over the past 125 years. Today less than 2% of Americans call farming their profession. Yet, in a world with a changing climate … Continue reading →

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Primary Election Today – Find Your Polling Place

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Trish Nelson

The Primary Election is today [June 2nd]! Polls are open 7am to 8pm.  Find your polling place here. Make a plan to vote! Before or after work? Where do you vote? Are you registered? If not, you can register at … Continue reading →

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You Are Legally Allowed To Take Time Off Work To Vote In Iowa

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Primary election day is Tuesday, June 2nd. Find your polling location here. Iowa offers same-day registration for both early voting and on Election Day.  You can still vote early on Monday, June 1st.

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The High Cost Of Nuclear Power

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Nuclear power has significant economic, health, and environmental costs and poses safety hazards that far exceed those of any other type of energy. Meanwhile, state and federal lawmakers are pushing policies to incentivize “new nuclear” and even bring back to life … Continue reading →

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The Upcoming Battle Starts Now

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

I get just as frustrated with the Democratic party as anyone, but more than that I am sick of everyone piling on like high school. Democrats didn’t cause our current situation.  If our party is guilty of anything it’s of … Continue reading →

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