Tag Archives: Progress Iowa

What A Week From Progress Iowa

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Check out What a Week! by Progress Iowa Happy Pride Month! This year, Pride is especially important as the LGBTQ community has had to face the wrath of Iowa Republicans and their attempted legislation. LGBTQ Iowans deserve to feel accepted … Continue reading →

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Poll: Iowa Voters Support Progressive Policies

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Next poll should attempt to find out if Iowa voters prefer progressive policies, why are they voting for Republicans? Here’s a statement by Progress Iowa. IOWA EXIT POLL: Iowa Voters Support Progressive Policies Des Moines, Iowa – Today, Progress Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowans Fact-Check Ernst, Condemn Trump

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Fact-Check Joni Ernst, Condemn President Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Health Care during Republican National Convention Watch Video of Event Here Des Moines, Iowa — Sen. Joe Bolkcom, Rep.Timi Brown-Powers, and small business owner Susan Blocker joined Progress Iowa and … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst And Senate GOP Skip Town, Abandon Pandemic Aid

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Update from Progress Iowa ICYMI: Once Again, Senator Ernst And Senate GOP Skip Town As Americans Lose Their Jobs, Get Sick And Die Des Moines, Iowa—On Thursday, Senator Ernst and her colleagues adjourned the Senate—choosing to go home until September … 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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You’re Invited To The People’s Condition Of The State #OurIowa

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Action alert for today from ProgressIowa On Tuesday, January 9th, Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her first Condition of the State address. Will you be there to help us respond?  Join us at the capitol, and share online using the … Continue reading →

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Report: 25 Ways Iowa Republicans Voted Against Veterans

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Trish Nelson

 Progress Iowa The 2017 legislative session included votes cast against veterans’ rights as workers, access to quality health care, and more. Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa today released a new research report, 25 Ways Iowa Republicans voted against veterans. … Continue reading →

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Is The IPERS Cake Baked?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Paul Deaton

The Cedar Rapids Gazette was sitting on the break room table last week at the home, farm and auto supply store, open to an article about IPERS, Iowa’s public employee retirement plan. Written by Matt Sinovic of Progress Iowa, the … Continue reading →

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Wendy Davis Headlines Progress Iowa Holiday Party

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org/holiday2015 Wendy Davis to deliver featured address at 2015 Progress Iowa Holiday Party To RSVP for the 2015 Progress Iowa Holiday Party, click here: http://progressiowa.org/holiday2015 Des Moines – Former Texas State Senator and candidate for Governor Wendy Davis (D-Texas) will … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Corn Feed Speakers

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Tom Harkin, Dave Loebsack, Lincoln Chafee, Joaquin Castro, Ben & Jerry to speak at Progress Iowa Corn Feed on August 30 DES MOINES — Senator Tom Harkin (Ret.), Congressman Dave Loebsack, Governor Lincoln Chafee, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Ben Cohen … Continue reading →

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