Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Come To The Progress Iowa Virtual Holiday Party

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Progress Iowa Virtual Holiday Party will take place Thursday, December 17th Des Moines, Iowa – Holiday cheer, terrific musical performances, and appearances by Representatives Cindy Axne and Dave Loebsack and State Auditor Rob Sand will highlight the eighth annual Progress … Continue reading →

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When Grocery Stores Close Iowa Towns Lose

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Here is an important message from J.D. Scholten.  J.D. is one of the most positive people you’ll find anywhere. Let’s help him unseat one of the worst Republicans ever, Steve King.  J.D. ‘s campaign focuses on issues, not partisanship. He … Continue reading →

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News From The Iowa Statehouse

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Republican controlled legislatures are tearing down this country every bit as much as Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump and the national Republican party. Iowa currently has a trifecta of GOP control. Democrats in Des Moines are fighting hard for humane public … Continue reading →

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A New Iowa Tradition: The Ruth And Tom Harkin Hero Award

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Pretty cool idea from Progress Iowa. “Progress Iowa is honored to create the Ruth and Tom Harkin Hero Award, to be given each year to an elected official in Iowa who follows in their footsteps. The Harkins received the first … Continue reading →

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Sign Up For Legislative Website Training

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

facebook.com/iowahousedemocrats/ Excited to offer Legislative website training again! Have you ever wondered how to track a bill through the legislative process, find contact information for your legislators, research who sits on which committees and other information? Sign up to attend … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Three Congressional Democrats Send Letter To Attorney General Barr

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Halt Efforts to Strike Down ACA Protections Eliminating ACA strips patient protections, including coverage of pre-existing conditions, reopens donut hole and kicks young adults off parents’ care Washington, D.C. – Today, Iowa’s three … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Mid-Terms Review

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from Ed Fallon. First, I want to thank Matt McCoy for calling out Matt Whitaker (President Trump’s new acting Attorney General) for Whitaker’s politically-motivated witch hunt against McCoy in 2007. Whitaker was a U.S. Attorney at … Continue reading →

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Fred Hubbell Discusses Mental Health Care In Iowa

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Vote for Fred!  If you haven’t voted yet, click here to find your precinct polling place.   You can avoid lines and stress by voting early at your local county auditor’s office.

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Loebsack Took On Federal Government To Help Veteran

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“Reed Gillmor is a U.S. Marine Veteran from Davenport who served in the Vietnam War. During his time overseas, Reed was exposed to Agent Orange, a dangerous chemical agent that can cause a number of diseases, and caused Reed to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Democratic Actions and Events

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Friends: This is a critical time for final campaign fundraising so candidates can plan for what we can afford in the last six weeks of the campaign. Please contribute generously to my … Continue reading →

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