Category Archives: Iowa Democrats

Senator Matt McCoy: No More Iowa Nice

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Trish Nelson

The senator takes the gloves off and explains how things are. They [Republicans] have stopped listening. The only thing they will understand is raw power at the ballot box. This 1-hour legislative forum was broadcast live Sunday on Facebook.  It … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Put One More Democrat In The Iowa Legislature This Session

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Trish Nelson

If you are looking for some way to contribute to saving Democracy today, staving off the Republican agenda in Iowa is one of the most urgent needs we have.  At the top of your to-do list this week, please add … Continue reading →

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Rebuild The Democratic Majority Events in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Trish Nelson

An invitation from Rob Hogg,  Senate minority leader Join Me For Events in Cedar Rapids (Dec. 6), Des Moines (Dec. 8), and Iowa City (Dec. 12) Dear Friends: I’m working hard getting Iowa Senate Democrats ready for the 2017 legislative … Continue reading →

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Castro Brothers GOTV In Muscatine

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Brothers Joaquin and Julian Castro stopped at the Guadalajara Restaurant in Muscatine to rally supporters to Get Out The Vote. Joaquin is a US Representative from San Antonio and twin brother Julian is the current Secretary of Housing and Urban … Continue reading →

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After You Vote Where To Help Iowa Democrats In The Final Two Weeks

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Starting Line identified the most important races to focus on during the final weeks of the campaign.  Click here to see the status of other key races in Northeast Iowa, Marion, and Polk County.   Click on the links … Continue reading →

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Board Of Regents Mess Typical For Branstad Administration

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Dave Bradley

For the second time in two years one of Iowa’s major universities is looking for a new president. After last year’s fiasco in the hiring of businessman Bruce Herrald to head the University of Iowa three Democratic state senators have … Continue reading →

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Democratic State Senators To Hold Medicaid Hearings

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Dave Bradley

On Monday, August 29, Iowans can share their experiences with Medicaid privatization with legislators from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Room 103 at the Iowa Statehouse. To participate, sign up using this online form: http://interspire.iowasdc.info/surveys.php?id=31 Speakers will have three minutes … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Open Eight New Campaign Offices

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Note from the Chair The Iowa Democratic Party’s general election efforts are in full-swing, and I would like to thank all of our hardworking organizers and volunteers who are going to make a real difference in November. We are wrapping … Continue reading →

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