Category Archives: Progress Iowa

State Rep. Abby Finkenauer Announced as Iowa Director for Make It Work Campaign

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: September 18th, 2015 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, IA — The Make It Work campaign today announced the hiring of State Representative Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque as director of its Iowa organization. Finkenauer will lead … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Thumb Their Noses At Iowans

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Three fine examples of Republican leaders in Iowa and what they really think of the average Iowan. First is not an elected official, but WHO radio personality Jan Mickelson whose program is essentially Republican propaganda. Second we have a story … Continue reading →

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PSA From Progress Iowa For Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

How-To: Talk to your Conservative Uncle at 4th of July! By Progress Iowa Discuss confidently with your Conservative Uncle as he goes through the 5 stages of SCOTUS Grief As you spend time with friends and family this holiday weekend, … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Reception In Coralville

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Attorney Paul McAndrew will host a reception and fund raiser for Progress Iowa at his Coralville office on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Progress Iowa has come a long way during their first three years, growing from … Continue reading →

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Heartsill’s Anti-Gay Witch Hunt Empowers Bullies, Misleads Educators

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: May 28th, 2015 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, Iowa — In recent weeks, State Representative Greg Heartsill (R-Chariton) has engaged in a series of attacks and attempts to misinform his fellow legislators, Iowa educators, and … Continue reading →

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Independent Survey Shows Bob Vander Plaats’ Irrelevance With Voters

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s note: With the coming of the first in the nation Presidential test Iowa caucuses, Bob Vander Plaats is moving into the role of a potential king maker within the Republican Party. Since the Republican caucuses in Iowa have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, GLBT, marriage equality, Progress Iowa, separation of church and state | Tagged bob vander plaats, Family Leader | Comments Off

REPORT: Executive Action on Immigration Will Boost Iowa’s Economy‏

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: November 20th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 http://www.progressiowa.org REPORT: Executive Action on Immigration Will Boost Iowa’s Economy Des Moines, Iowa — President Obama’s announced executive action on immigration will boost the Iowa economy, according to a … Continue reading →

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This Isn’t Over

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A note from Progress Iowa. This isn’t over. When Progress Iowa opened our doors nearly three years ago, our goal was clear: empower progressive voices to make Iowa a better place. The election results last night were disappointing, but our … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Bolkcom, Courtney And Hogg

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Three Iowa Democratic senators will attempt to keep food and transportation expenses to a week to $77, approximately the amount that those living on minimum wage in Iowa has in their budgets for those items. While it can never be … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Responds to Family Leadership Summit

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: August 9th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 “Iowa values were nowhere to be found today” Ames, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the remarks made at today’s … Continue reading →

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