Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

The Killing Must Stop

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a letter to the editor submitted to Blog for Iowa by our friend Ed Flaherty, peace activist. This letter was also sent to local papers. 22,000 Gazans Killed, More Dying On January 1, 2024 it was announced that … Continue reading →

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Most Iowans Agree With Progressive Policies

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from ICAN Hands Around The Capitol Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Iowa State Capitol Rotunda 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 11:30: check through Security 12 Noon: Join hands for two minutes of silence, followed … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Council To Vote On Cease Fire Resolution

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6pm to vote on a resolution “supporting a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel, the return of all captives, and the delivery of humanitarian aid; and affirming opposition … Continue reading →

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Our 2024 Predictions

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Trish Nelson

As I was conducting a year-end review of Blog for Iowa, I noted with interest that our most read post in 2023 was KCCI Interview Exposes Reynolds’ Deeply Flawed Voucher Plan with 2,542 views.  Could this be a harbinger of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Drought Stricken Iowa Waterways

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Trish Nelson

According to an article in the Des Moines Register, “At 188 weeks, Iowa’s drought is the longest since the 1950s, state climatologist says. It has been rather alarming when I’ve been out walking with my dog to see the water … Continue reading →

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Why The #TrumpSmells Narrative Is Necessary

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Trish Nelson

The brilliant, iconic James Carville explains why this and other strategies can work to take down Trump.

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Best Newsletter By An Iowa Congressional Candidate

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Ryan Melton is taking on MAGA-R Randy Feenstra and would appreciate your support. He is an amazing candidate who takes no PAC $ and doesn’t use DC talking points, just his own words. Check out his newsletter and sign … Continue reading →

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Polls Of Likely Republican Caucus Attendees Do Not Reflect Iowa

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Trish Nelson

BFIA co-editor Dave Bradley and I share a commitment to the idea that our dysfunctional media system owns a large amount of responsibility for the fix our country is in right now.  Over-simplification of issues, horse race political coverage, getting … Continue reading →

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Year End Peace Vigil

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. An invitation from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace and PEACE Iowa Dear Peacemaking Friends, Pardon my intrusion on Christmas Eve. Looking to extend the message of … Continue reading →

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Pale Blue Dot

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Dave Bradley

(note: the pale blue dot is in the right most reddish brown line) The following excerpt from Carl Sagan’s book Pale Blue Dot was inspired by an image taken, at Sagan’s suggestion, by Voyager 1 on 14 February 1990. As … Continue reading →

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