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Iowans For Gun Safety Gearing Up For Legislative Session

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox Here’s why we exist… Iowans for Gun Safety exists for one purpose: we want to keep Iowans safe from gun violence. Much of our work is involved with tracking gun-related legislation at the state level, deciding if … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds, How Can You Be So Blind?

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Tuesday, Iowa’s current governor, Kim Reynolds, announced that she will use $100 million to create he “Governor’s School Safety Bureau.” This bureau will be involved in distributing funds for a ‘School Safety Improvement Fund’ of up to $50,000 per school … Continue reading →

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Help Iowans For Gun Safety Stand Up To The NRA In 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Trish Nelson

A new year’s message from Iowans for Gun Safety 2020 is winding down. Iowans for Gun Safety, the organization seeking common-sense solutions to gun violence, is looking to 2021 as the year to gather the members and resources necessary to … Continue reading →

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Stopping The Gun Nuts In Iowa

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Sharing this action alert from Iowans for Gun Safety  (updated): Iowans for Gun safety is joining with other organizations to speak out on Wednesday, February 27 to tell lawmakers they support Iowa’s common sense gun laws and to Vote No … Continue reading →

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What President Obama Did (Hint: The Second Amendment Is Safe)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Background checks, enforcement of current laws, improving gun safety technology, better mental health treatment and reporting. Read this and see if you still think President Obama is coming after your guns. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/01/04/fact-sheet-new-executive-actions-reduce-gun-violence Gun violence has taken a heartbreaking toll on … Continue reading →

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Guns And Civility In Cedar County

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bfialauratwing

Regarding the Cedar County Democrats Central Committee February meeting on Feb 12: Thank you to Larry Hodgden and Sheriff Wethington for working together to provide a community forum about gun issues.  There was a good turnout.I thank the Sheriff for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Lawmaker Says Momentum Needed For Common Sense Gun Laws

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

As the new legislative session gears up, activism and issues abound.  One issue of prominence at least for citizens, if not legislators, is a push for common sense gun laws.  A friend who took the time to write, received the … Continue reading →

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