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Rural Iowa needs representatives who will focus on policies that make it easier for physicians to stay and serve in our communities, not drive them away.
White paper textured background with a headline from Iowa Capital Dispatch that reads, "Shortage of rural doctors won't end anytime soon, report says". Below, text from the article reads, "For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released Monday." At the bottom, there's a black and whit image of rural Iowa.
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Over the weekend, we saw the power of community in action. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our food drive and donated to support our neighbors. Together, we delivered 985 pounds of food and $5,101 to the Food Bank of Iowa!
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Happy Veterans Day, Iowa!

Thank you to all the brave men and women across our state and country who have sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms we all share.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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An update from IDP on today's Liberty & Justice Celebration:
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We’re excited to announce U.S. Senate Candidate @sageforiowa.bsky.social will be joining us as a guest speaker for this year’s Liberty & Justice Celebration!
Background is white and blue split vertically with a navy blue border. Centered at the top navy blue text reds, "NATHAN SAGE Candidate for U.S. Senate". Below, there's an image of Nathan Sage. Centered at the bottom Navy blue and white text reads, "GUEST SPEAKER NOV. 9 4:00 PM"
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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REMINDER: Feenstra, Hinson, Miller-Meeks, and Nunn are refusing to end their vacation and return to D.C. to negotiate an end to the shutdown and protect access to affordable health care for Iowans.
White paper textured background with a screenshot of a headline from Iowa Public radio that reads, "As ACA Marketplace enrollment opens, Iowans face higher premiums". Below, text from the article reads, "This month marks the start of open enrollment for the nearly 137,000 Iowans who purchase their health insurance through the ACA Marketplace. But this year, many — like Hoffman — will see significant jumps in the cost of their premiums as enhanced tax subsidies for ACA plans, which have been in effect since 2021, are set to expire at the end of this year."
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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We’re excited to announce Iowa House Representative and U.S. Senate Candidate @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social will be joining us as a guest speaker for this year’s Liberty & Justice Celebration!
Background is white and blue split vertically with a navy blue border. Centered at the top navy blue text reds, "JOSH TUREK Iowa House Representative and U.S. Senate Candidate". Below, there's an image of Josh Turek. Centered at the bottom Navy blue and white text reads, "GUEST SPEAKER NOV. 9 4:00 PM"
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Roll Call recently named Mariannette Miller-Meeks one of the most vulnerable House members in the country.

This comes as no surprise when Miller-Meeks continues to side with billionaires over Iowans and gut health care.
White paper textured background with a screenshot of a headline from Roll Call that reads, "The 10 most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections." Below, text from the article reads, "5. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) Iowa's 1st District". In the bottom-left corner, there's a black and white image of Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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The last stop of our Regional Hall of Fame events will be in Union County this Saturday, November 8! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our county parties and local Dems working to build a better future for their communities.

RSVP here: secure.ngpvan.com/Dg39k8n9fU6GeUa-L1HfhA2.
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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We’re excited to announce Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate @julie4alliowans.bsky.social will be joining us as a guest speaker for this year’s Liberty & Justice Celebration!
Background is white and blue split vertically with a navy blue border. Centered at the top navy blue text reds, "JULIE STAUCH iowa Gubernatorial Candidate". Below, there's an image of Rob Sand. Centered at the bottom Navy blue and white text reads, "GUEST SPEAKER NOV. 9 4:00 PM"
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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On November 15, IDP is hosting a Food Drive to support the Food Bank of Iowa and help out our neighbors.

Stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make a donation if you’re able to. If you’d like to volunteer, you can RSVP and select a shift here: secure.ngpvan.com/YSHDAxZexEaJIGOX637tEQ2.
Purple background with white text that redas, "Iowa Democratic Party Food Drive Join us to support the Food Bank of Iowa. Community members and local candidates will stop by, making it a great opportunity to connect and give back together Date: november 15, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Plumbers na dSteamfitters Local 33 (2501 Bell Ave, Des Moines) Suggested Donations: canned meats, pasta sauce, peanut butter, soups, cereal, personal care products, and monetary donations For questions, email hluman@iowademocrats.org"
November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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The Trump admin is refusing to fund SNAP and more than 267,000 Iowans are in danger of losing their food assistance right before the holidays.

On November 15, Iowa Democrats are hosting a Day of Action with food drives across the state. Learn how you can host a food drive in your community. ⬇️
Blue background with white text that reads, "Iowa Democrat Day of Action November 15th 2025 THE FACTS 1. The Republican shutdown is eating into agency budgets across the federal government 2. Starting November 1st, SNAP will stop sending out benefits 3. More than 267,000 Iowans receive SNAP benefits and will now go without assistance, right before the holidays 4. We must work together to help out community! That's why we're calling for a statewide Day of Action on November 15, when Democrats across Iowa will host food drives to fiht against these cuts." Blue background with white text that reads, "Iowa Democrat Day of Action November 15th, 2025 1. Pick a partner Choose a local food bank and confirm what items they need 2. Find a location Secure a drop-off spot at school, union hall, or community space 3. Spread the word Share flyers and posts with what to bring, where, and when 4. Collect & sort Keep donations organized and safe until delivery 5. Deliver and thank Drop everything off promptly and share your results."
October 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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This weekend, we’re headed to Ida and Plymouth County for the next two stops of our Regional Hall of Fame event series.

RSVP for Ida County here: secure.ngpvan.com/SQDTOSm8EESERgJ5qhFxVA2
RSVP for Plymouth County here: secure.ngpvan.com/9hqc65yzAkKOlkWPtgx-KQ2
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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FACT CHECK: The USDA has the money to feed hungry Iowans in November. The Trump administration is using veterans, mothers, and babies as leverage instead of compromising to open the government and reduce health care costs.
White background with a screenshot of a headline from CNN that reads, "Trump administration won't use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits". Below, text from the article reads, "“Secretary Rollins’ claim that the Trump Administration is unable to deliver November SNAP benefits during a shutdown is unequivocally false,” Sharon Parrott, president of the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and a former Office of Management and Budget official, said in a statement Thursday. “In fact, the Administration is legally required to use contingency reserves — billions of dollars that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate that remain available during the shutdown.”
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Randy Feenstra is wrong for Iowa.
Black background with a black and white image of U.S. Rep and Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate randy Feenstra centered at the top. Below, red and white text reads, "RANDY FEENSTRA Dedicated insider whose only priority is maintaining the status quo. Voted to kick 106,700 Iowans off their health care, raise insurance premiums, and put rural hospitals at risk of closure to give more tax cuts to billionaires. Voted for Trump's tariffs, threatening our economy while Iowa is already 49th in economic growth. Voted to raise Iowa’s utility bills by an average of $550 per year per household. Voted to increase the deficit by $4 trillion throughout his career and is silent on sending $40 billion in taxpayer dollars to Argentina."
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Trump and Iowa Republicans’ policies are failing us. It’s past time for change.

Want to help us move Iowa in a new direction? Visit iowademocrats.org to get involved.
White background graphic of a headline from the New York Times that reads, "In Trump-Friendly Iowa, the President's Policies Have Hit Hard The state has become a stronghold for President Trump. Now, his efforts on trade, energy, and immigration are squeezing farmers, disrupting labor and threatening industries."
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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A statement from IDP Chair Rita Hart on the Republican-led government shutdown:
Navy blue background with a light blue line across the top and bottom of the graphic. At the center of the top line there’s light blue quotations. White text at the center reads, “Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn need to end their vacations and get the government open. Why are they spending more time fundraising for their re-election campaigns and playing partisan blame games than working on a bi-partisan compromise to re-open the government and protect Iowans’ health care? ––Rita Hart, IDP Chair".
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We’re excited to announce State Auditor & Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand will be joining us as a guest speaker for this year’s Liberty & justice Celebration!

We hope to see you on November 9 at the Iowa Events Center. Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/lj2025?refcode=Facebook
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October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Feenstra, Hinson, Miller-Meeks, and Nunn have been on vacation for a month.

Meanwhile, Iowans could lose their SNAP benefits next month because of Republicans’ failure to do their job and end the shutdown.
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Iowa keeps making headlines for all the wrong reasons — worst economy in the country, skyrocketing cancer rates, rock bottom wages, and a state government focused on partisan games.

After a decade of Kim Reynolds’ failed policies and one-party rule, it’s no surprise that Iowans are unhappy.
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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This weekend, IDP is heading to Black Hawk and Henry County for the next two stops of our Regional Hall of Fame events.

RSVP for Black Hawk County: secure.ngpvan.com/-lAtC3hIwUqgtvDnquDjqQ2
RSVP for Henry County: secure.ngpvan.com/eL4x-ArNZ0OJzHQykUKUFw2
October 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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ICYMI: Floyd County recently elected former County Treasurer Frank Rottinghaus to serve as their newest county supervisor, successfully flipping the seat blue!

Thanks to the Floyd County Democratic Party and local Dems whose hard work made it happen.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks was caught telling Johnson County Republicans that she’ll hold a public town hall “when hell freezes over.”

Miller-Meeks has repeatedly promised to hold a public town hall. Now she’s admitted that she’s been lying to Iowans.
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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A statement from IDP Chair Rita Hart on the passing of State Senator Claire Celsi:
October 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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ICYMI: Republicans are displaying messages on government websites blaming the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown.

The reality is Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House.
October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM