Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Toxic Taps: Panel Of Experts Discuss Iowa Water Quality Crisis

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This event will be livestreamed. Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 pm Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street Iowa City DAN VOSS Linn County Farmer and Cancer Survivor AUDREY TRAN LAM Environmental Public Health Director University of Northern Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Big Ag Lobbyists Getting Nervous

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: There’s a lot that’s been happening on the campaign trail, and I wanted to give you a brief update. Shockingly, my opponent, a 2-term incumbent and his Big Ag donors like Farm Bureau and Bayer-Monsanto are already … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers On Agriculture And Water Quality

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – Iowa Environmental Council and Des Moines Water Works event announcement: What happens when three Iowa farmers decide it’s time to shake things up in the world of agriculture and water quality? The Lobe Rangers happen. Matt Bormann, … Continue reading →

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John Norwood For State Treasurer

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Democratic candidate for treasurer John Norwood speaks to Iowans at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox.  Volunteer or donate to his campaign here.

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What Democrats Are Doing

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Even The Price Of Corn Dogs Has Gone Up

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Real Conversations On The Ground In Iowa

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“We need someone who will speak up and use that privilege for the greater good.” – Rachel Burns Interview with Rachel Burns, Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 7, northwest Iowa. Counties in HD 07 – Calhoun, Pocahontas, … Continue reading →

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Full Video: Rob Sand Town Hall In Ottumwa

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Props to Laura Belin at Bleeding Heartland for providing the public service of recording full videos of Rob Sand’s town halls.  Follow her YouTube channel here. Please share it on social media to help reach more voters.

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Zach Wahls Launches Build The Barn PAC

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Zach Wahls Substack Aug 10, 2026 Build the Barn PAC | Building a Better Future What’s Next: Build the Barn PAC, supporting next-gen leaders in Iowa and across the country. There’s a lot of work to do — join us … Continue reading →

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Now Is The Time To Cool The Earth

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“Roughly 90% of new electric generation around the world last year came from the sun and the wind. And that in turn is because earlier this decade we crossed some invisible line where it became cheaper to produce power from … Continue reading →

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