Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Voucher Funded Private Schools Cost Iowa Taxpayers $1 Billion

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Statehouse newsletter from representative, Elinor Levin, HD89 Iowa City. I would like to begin by extending compassion to all those affected by the tragic shooting in our community on Sunday morning. Acts of violence like what occurred at the Ped … Continue reading →

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Spinachgate

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Meet Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat For Congress In IA-03

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Sarahforiowa.com – campaign website – donate here Follow Sarah on social media: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   YouTube   TikTok   BlueSky Follow Hopium Chronicles

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Scenes From An Iowa Democratic Campaign Event

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Sunday we were in West Liberty for a candidate forum with Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate Zach Wahls and Josh Turek; IA-01 U.S. House of Representatives candidates Christina Bohannan and Travis Terrell and state and local candidates. It was … Continue reading →

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Are Culture War Bills Prioritized By Iowa Republicans?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

A panel of experts provides updates on Iowa statehouse happenings followed by Q & A. Melissa Peterson, ISEA Damian Thompson of Iowa Safe Schools Luke Elzinga (he/him) DMARC – Des Moines Area Religious Council Keenan Crow, One Iowa Kyrstin Delagardelle, … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand At Iowa State Education Association

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Watch Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand address the ISEA.  Check out his campaign website to volunteer or donate. Follow Bleeding Heartland’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@bleedingheartland9 “State Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, delivered these remarks to the annual meeting … Continue reading →

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Iowa May Day Strong Events #NoKings #NoBillionaires

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: Here is an important word from May Day Strong about the next national day of action. There are already ten events scheduled in Iowa.  Click here to find out if your town has one scheduled or to … Continue reading →

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For Chuck Grassley That Was Then This Is Now

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This letter to the editor by our friend Ed Flaherty, a veteran and tireless peace activist, was originally published in Little Village April 13, 2026. By Ed Flaherty, Iowa City The Iran war is not going well for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Contact Your Legislator Before It’s Too Late To Fight For Clean Water

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox:  Here is a water monitor action alert from Iowa Environmental Council: IEC: Thank you to everyone who continues to call and email your legislators about water monitoring. Keep it up! If you’ve already sent an email or … Continue reading →

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Meet Candidate Rachel Burns For HD 7

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Rachel Burns is running for Iowa House District 7. Check out her website at http://www.burnsforiowa.com “Iowans deserve a choice, no matter where they live. ” – Rachel Burns Follow Rachel Burns on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Donate  

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