Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

“Unimaginable Damage”

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“Unimaginable damage is how the Adair County Sheriff’s Department described the result of the tornado that hit Greenfield, Iowa, Tuesday evening. The city is collecting monetary donations and looking for equipment to help aid in the town’s recovery,” according to … Continue reading →

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Zach Nunn Insults Own Constituents

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Iowa’s third district made a terrible mistake. They could have stuck with democrat Cindy Axne but threw her out in favor of this MAGA loser, Zach Nunn.  ICYMI -A group of constituents in Wapello county showed up at Nunn’s office … Continue reading →

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Public Pressure Rattles Iowa GOP

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Trish Nelson

As you know if you are a regular visitor to Blog for Iowa, I write frequent reviews of the IPBS program Iowa Press now proudly in it’s 51st year on the air. I am not a fan of the program. … Continue reading →

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Two Comedians: Al And The Liberal Redneck

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I’m not one who has a lot of interest in how the Trump supporter mind works but I found this equal parts fascinating, funny and sad.  Listen as Trae Crowder has the master satirist in stitches while discussing growing up … Continue reading →

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Some Good News This Week For Democracy!

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Encouraging news this week in voting rights decision from SCOTUS – “As a practical matter it means Democrats will win one more seat in the US house of representatives. It means that the margin for democrats to regain control of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Media Normalizes AG Bird’s Unacceptable Behavior

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This KCCI report is a sickening example of how the Iowa press normalizes MAGA’s unacceptable behavior. It is just one example.  KCCI is not the only Iowa station or media outlet guilty. Please follow your local media sources and let … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Progressive Action Opportunities

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Check out this amazing offering of grassroots actions in CCI’s weekly newsletter on water quality, C02 pipeline, saving public education and more, starting right now through summer. For more information and to keep up with CCI’s non-stop progressive action opportunities, … Continue reading →

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Indivisible Planning National Mobilization Around Dobbs Anniversary

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox And now a rather long word from Indivisible, via the newsletter.  Indivisible is still out there organizing for the resistance. Find out what they are up to below. You can follow Indivisible Iowa on Facebook or click … Continue reading →

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The Real Cost Of Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts For The Rich?

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Dave Bradley

Double The Estimate! Wow – 30 years ago Robert Reich nails where the right was headed (9 minutes): Editor’s Note: This is mostly taken from an article posted on Daily Kos Thursday May 9th. My reason for doing this is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers Union Water Quality Lunch and Learn

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Watch this discussion of Polk County’s launch of the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA). The project aims to assess and come up with recommendations for water quality improvements. Iowa Farmers Union hosts a Lunch and Learn every week. … Continue reading →

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