Tag Archives: Iowa

Democratic Primary Debate Turek v Wahls

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, be sure and watch the debate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. I will post some commentary about it at a later time. They agree on most issues but their differences were also highlighted.  

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Rob Sand At Iowa State Education Association

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Watch Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand address the ISEA.  Check out his campaign website to volunteer or donate. Follow Bleeding Heartland’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@bleedingheartland9 “State Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, delivered these remarks to the annual meeting … Continue reading →

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What’s Eating Iowa: Part 2 – Cancer

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

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Harkin Institute Proposes Policies To “Dramatically Improve Iowa’s Waterways”

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Trish Nelson

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 6, 2026 The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement determined regulations on fertilizers, animal feeding operations and agricultural drainage, among other things are policies that would improve water quality and public … Continue reading →

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Meet Candidate Adam Peters For HD 97

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Adam Peters is a Democrat running for Iowa House to represent HD 97 covering parts of Scott County including much of east and central Davenport.  Check out his campaign website adam4iowa Follow:  Facebook  TikTok  Instagram Donate

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Iowa Weekend Politics

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When I began writing for Blog for Iowa in 2009, I covered individual political events like the state hall of fame ceremonies and the special election of Curt Hanson. In reading those old posts, I remembered I also wrote advocacy … Continue reading →

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Inside The Fastest Growing Cancer State

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

I’m not 100% vegan but our household has been increasingly trending toward a more plant-based diet for going on three years.  I’ve been following Mic the Vegan‘s YouTube channel for a while now for the information he provides, and was … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Success Story and Successful Battleground

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Trish Nelson

You won’t want to miss Simon Rosenberg’s most recent interview with IDP Chair Rita Hart. Here is a link to Simon’s previous August 2025 interview with Chair Hart. Follow Simon Rosenberg/Hopium Chronicles on Substack and other social media outlets. Be … Continue reading →

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Blake Clyde Democrat For Iowa HD 33

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Insufferable Wenches of Iowa (IWOI) is conducting interviews with Iowa Democratic legislative candidates, available on their YouTube  channel. It’s a great way to get to know our candidates. IWOI has over a dozen candidate interviews up at the time of … Continue reading →

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AFSCME To Endorse Rob Sand For Iowa Governor

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Trish Nelson

AFSCME Council 61 to Announce Endorsement of Rob Sand for Iowa Governor DES MOINES, IOWA — AFSCME Council 61 will hold an endorsement event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 2000 Walker Street in Des Moines, where … Continue reading →

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