Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Open Letter To Whirlpool: Cancel The Layoffs

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Trish Nelson

  Editor’s note: Christina Bohannan is a Democrat running for congress in IA-01. I appreciate someone trying to do something about these heartless layoffs, the latest example of corporate greed.  Our current representative, Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks should also be trying … Continue reading →

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LIve: The People’s State Of The Union

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Inside The Fastest Growing Cancer State

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

I’m not 100% vegan but our household has been increasingly trending toward a more plant-based diet for going on three years.  I’ve been following Mic the Vegan‘s YouTube channel for a while now for the information he provides, and was … Continue reading →

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Meet Annie Craven Candidate For House District 46

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Annie Craven is running for Iowa House to represent district 46, covering the areas of Urbandale, Grimes, and Granger (Dallas County). From Annie Craven’s campaign website: My name is Annie Craven, and I’m running for the House seat in District … Continue reading →

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Former GOP Operative Describes How Republicans Manipulate Voters Through Fear

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This is an amazing podcast. Rick Wilson as you know is a former GOP strategist who has left the fold and in his words, “I’ve sort of tried to do penance  for a decade now.” I’ve noticed what Marc Elias … Continue reading →

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Jesse Jackson: My Reverend, My Brother

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Contributed by Molly Regan Greg Palast a well known activist and author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and other books shares photos and memories about Rev. Jesse Jackson who died Feruary 17, 2026. Jesse Jackson: My Reverend, My … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Success Story and Successful Battleground

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Trish Nelson

You won’t want to miss Simon Rosenberg’s most recent interview with IDP Chair Rita Hart. Here is a link to Simon’s previous August 2025 interview with Chair Hart. Follow Simon Rosenberg/Hopium Chronicles on Substack and other social media outlets. Be … Continue reading →

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Help Iowa Survive Our Final GOP Trifecta Controlled Legislative Session

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert From Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) – This Thursday – Feb. 19: Our water, our health rally & lobby day During the 2026 legislative session it’s our job to keep the Cancer Gag Act dead and to … Continue reading →

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Meet Leila Staton Candidate for House District 54

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Leila Staton is a Democrat running competitively for Iowa House District 54. The seat is currently held by Republican Joshua Meggers. Find our more about Leila at LeilaforIowa.com.  Follow Leila for Iowa on Facebook “The most impactful decisions are made … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Fails To Respond to Veterans

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Below is a letter to the editors of several local newspapers from Ed Flaherty, calling out Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her failure to respond to a letter sent to her from himself and a group of veterans.  Miller-Meeks refuses to respond … Continue reading →

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