Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Ryan Peterman Will Expand Early Voting Dates In Iowa

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

.. because the Republican trifecta changed the early voting period from 40 days to 29 in 2017 to 20 in 2021.  One party rule in Iowa needs to go. First ad by Ryan Peterman, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senatorial Debate Safe To Watch

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Josh Turek v MAGA Republican Ashley Hinson I like to post the Iowa Press debates from their YouTube channel for ease of sharing. The transcript is below the video and both are also available at Iowa PBS.org/Iowa Press The … Continue reading →

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Iowa Attorney General Candidates Nate Willems And Brenna Bird Debate

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Brenna Bird is a die-hard Trumpy. Her party has been in power in Iowa for the past ten years. It is way past time for change. To volunteer or donate to Nate Willems visit his campaign website at natewillems.com/ I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ashley Hinson’s DoubleTalk on Rural Healthcare

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

New Farm Action Fund Report Exposes Ashley Hinson DoubleTalk on Rural Healthcare Report Reveals Iowa to Suffer Heavy Blow to Medicaid Fund due to Big Beautiful Bill while Other States will See Boosts  MEXICO, MO  — Farm Action Fund today … Continue reading →

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Steel Mill Or Campaign Ad?

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) is widely cited by Reuters and national election forecasters as one of the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. [1, 2, 3]. State Representative Elinor Levin from Iowa … Continue reading →

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Two Conversations, Two Candidates, Two Races

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Heather Jones-Brown, Democrat running for Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 and Ryan Peterman, Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, join the Sage Against the Machine podcast. 

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“The Largest Corporate Giveaway In The State of Iowa’s History”

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“I feel like this place is like the Truman show and I feel like I’m living inside a pre-ordained sitcom.”   – GOP State Senator Dan Dawson Huh. No, that’s what we feel like. You are in the party that is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Ag Secretary Candidates Chris Jones and Mike Naig On Iowa Press

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Video first, followed by the transcript.  Link to the episode at Iowa Press here If you don’t have time to watch this episode of Iowa Press or read the transcript right now, if you take a second and scroll down … Continue reading →

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Keeping For-Profit Corporate Prisons Out Of Iowa

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From the Fall 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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Statement By Iowans Against The Death Penalty

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Trish Nelson

October 1, 2026 Iowans Against the Death Penalty Statement on the Failed Execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans Against the Death Penalty (IADP) is deeply troubled by Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike this … Continue reading →

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