Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Democrats Can Still Flip The Senate

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Since this podcast aired, James Talarico won the Democratic primary in Texas. He will be the party’s nominee in the upcoming general election. Good conversation between Jennifer Rubin and Dan Pfeiffer.  Iowa gets a mention.  “Voters are getting sick of … Continue reading →

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How America Prevailed Against Hate

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Audio only but worth a listen. Rachel interviewed historian Steven J. Ross about his new book The Secret War Against Hate: American Resistance to Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy before a live audience Monday.

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With Little Or No Concern

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox an important message from Chris Jones – Iowa is already experiencing a major water quality and serious public health emergency. Now, trillion-dollar tech companies want to build massive AI data centers across our state that will consume … Continue reading →

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Are Red States Still Safe For Republicans?

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Joe Trippi and Alex discuss Nebraska, Dan Osborn, Iowa, Alabama, and why strong candidates are changing the map in places Republicans thought were safe. Joe argues Trump’s approval collapse is accelerating — and Republicans cannot redistrict fast enough to catch … Continue reading →

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Pattison Sand Persists In Wanting Iowa Water

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Paul Deaton

I wrote at length in 2020 about Pattison Sand wanting to mine the Jordan Aquifer and ship the water out west. They persist in needing water, and Iowa DNR sent me this email about their current permit request on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Day of Reckoning

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From the June 2026 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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Legislators Fail Iowans On Water Sensor Funding

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – an important word from Diane Rosenberg, Executive Director of Jefferson Count Farmers and Neighbors  They Just Couldn’t Do It Iowa state legislators fail Iowans; rebuff water sensor funding by Diane Rosenberg | Executive Director What appeared … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Help Democrats Protect Voting Rights

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from DNC Organizing: Following the Callais decision, Democrats are fighting back as Republicans’ continue their unprecedented push to rig the midterms. In the weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Republicans across the South … Continue reading →

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Republicans Have Just Released Voting Project 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Former West Des Moines Teachers Get Organized To Call Out Ashley Hinson

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Here’s the story by Joanna Schroeder, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 16, 2026 Dozens of former West Des Moines teachers expressed their disappointment with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson Saturday at the Iowa State Capitol during the launch of a new grassroots organization, … Continue reading →

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