Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Can MAGA Get By On Lies Alone?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Trish Nelson

No one I know listens to WHO-radio, the 50,000 watt station in Des Moines that broadcasts multiple hours daily of right wing talk. At 50,000 watts, WHO reaches the entire state and beyond, using the publicly owned airwaves to basically … Continue reading →

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Marion County Democrats Host Christina Bohannan

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Follow the Marion County Democrats on Facebook Check out Christina Bohannan’s campaign website Bohannan for Iowa

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Willems: Brenna Bird Giving Green Light To ICE Tactics

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

AG candidate Nate Willems calls on Brenna Bird to drop support for lawsuit that allows ICE to operate unchecked in American cities Brenna Bird continues to spend taxpayer resources to pursue her own extreme agenda and remain loyal to political … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Cost Coalition and Progress Iowa Report On Affordability

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Trish Nelson

President Trump’s first visit to Iowa in 2026 will see a changed state from the last time he visited in July. A new report issued today by the bipartisan Cost Coalition, Progress Iowa, and other partners shows how Washington’s reckless … Continue reading →

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Former Marshalltown Police Chief For HD 52

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“Mike Tupper, the first declared Democratic candidate in Iowa House district 52, spoke to Bleeding Heartland’s Laura Belin on January 8, 2026. Tupper retired in January 2025 after being Marshalltown police chief for more than 13 years. He had a … Continue reading →

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Can They Do That?

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Trish Nelson

It seems to me the corporate media is doing a lousy job of explaining immigration law to the masses. Actually, they’re not doing a lousy job of it because they don’t seem to be making any attempt whatsoever. They seem … Continue reading →

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Permanent Tax Cuts And The Case Of The Vanishing Surpluses

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From the January 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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Holding On To America In 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Trish Nelson

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Blog for Iowa would like to wish everyone a day of hope and inspiration.

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Sunday Funday: MLK Day Edition

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Dave Bradley

First let me apologize for the formatting of this quiz. I have had upgrades to my computer over the last few months. It seems like each one makes the editor programs worse. In an attempt to rectify that, I tried … Continue reading →

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Be Contrary!

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Here is an excellent action guide from The Contrarian. Something for everyone here. Follow The Contrarian on Substack. Support independent media. Contrarian Calls To Action A how-to guide for making a difference for democracy Democracy is not a spectator sport. … Continue reading →

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