Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Iowa Should Have Broken Up With Grassley Long Ago

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Below is an excerpt from an article about Senator Grassley published yesterday in Current Affairs by Alex Skopic.  It is an excellent read. Be forewarned it is as long as Grassley’s career but necessarily so.  It meanders to and fro … Continue reading →

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Nate Willems For Iowa Attorney General

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Nate Willems is running for Iowa Attorney General. Check out his campaign website.  Sunday he posted the following on his public Facebook page: I want to share something Iowans should know about this race. An out-of-state dark money group poured … Continue reading →

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63 Years Ago Today, President Kennedy Died

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Dave Bradley

A montage of TV and radio bulletins from November 22, 1963: I am among the generation that was sitting in a classroom when the principal interrupted our day with the announcement that the President had been shot. About 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Bohannan: Tariffs Wreaking Havoc On Farm Economy

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

 “This is clearly a winnable seat – if we do the work.” – Simon Rosenberg

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Iowa Republicans Delayed Justice for Epstein’s Victims

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Republican Representatives Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn had a chance months ago to stand up for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, but they failed. Tuesday’s vote to release the Epstein … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Secure A Future For Iowa Wildlife

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Action alert posted at IDP Rural Caucus Discussion group a public Facebook group. Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the … Continue reading →

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More On Chris Jones’ Potential Run For Ag Secretary

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Trish Nelson

“We’re not going to change until we start articulating different ideas and start talking about the pathways to get to these other ideas.” – Chris Jones It is great news that Chris Jones is considering running for Secretary of Agriculture … Continue reading →

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Three Upcoming Events On Water Quality And Family Farming

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Water Quality Solutions Town Hall: A CISWRA Follow Up Saturday, November 15 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Drake University Meredith Hall 2805 University Avenue, Des Moines Organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Iowa Food and Water Watch, and Progress … Continue reading →

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Chris Jones Would Run As A Democrat For Ag Secretary

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Trish Nelson

This story was originally published by Sentient by Nina B. Elkadi Former University of Iowa researcher Chris Jones has announced an exploratory committee for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, a major step toward running for office. Jones, who currently serves … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Celebration In Iowa City

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Organizer Ed Flaherty of Iowa City Veterans for Peace said the Iowa City event was the the only Armistice Day celebration in Iowa. A small but mighty crowd attended to honor all veterans. The ringing of the bells was followed … Continue reading →

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