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Sunday, January 25th, Christina Bohannan.

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January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Iowa Property Taxes
What You Need To Know.

This is our last “Snapshots” about Iowa’s Property Taxes to help you better understand the complexities of the issue.

Hope you can attend the nonpartisan Property Tax Forum on Sat, Jan 24.

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Today’s Snapshot:
Compared with Other States
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
For the next few days, leading up to a nonpartisan Property Tax Forum on Saturday, Jan 24th, we will share some great “Snapshots” about Iowa’s Property Taxes to help you better understand the complexities of the issue.

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Today’s Snapshot:
Proposal Differences
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
For the next few days, leading up to a nonpartisan Property Tax Forum on Saturday, Jan 24th, we will share some great “Snapshots” about Iowa’s Property Taxes to help you better understand the complexities of the issue.

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Today’s Snapshot:
What are the main complaints?
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
For the next few days, leading up to a nonpartisan Property Tax Forum on Saturday, Jan 24th, we will share some great “Snapshots” about Iowa’s Property Taxes to help you better understand the complexities of the issue.

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The Basics
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In honor of MLK Day, here's the last speech Dr. King gave before being assassinated.

A great review of his efforts for Civil Rights.
"I've Been to the Mountaintop": In Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching "Promised Land" of Equality
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt Today is the federal holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929, and was assassinated…
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Just the beginning.
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Iowa Rural Caucus Forum hosted guest speaker Kylie Spies this week on an overview of what Iowa's budget cut challenges on the trifecta of tax cuts for the wealthy, implementation of the flat tax, and the ramifications of voucher eligibility putting Iowa at risk.
Who Gets the Breaks? An Iowa Rural Caucus Forum with Common Good Iowa
The trifecta has foolishly cut taxes for the wealthy, implemented a flat tax, and the ramifications of voucher eligibility will put Iowa at risk. Kylie Spies presents an overview of what Iowa's…
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January 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
1st up on Sunday, January 25th, Christina Bohannan.

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January 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Iowa Falls to 50th in Economic Growth — Worst in the Nation.

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Iowa Falls to 50th in Economic Growth — Worst in the Nation
Rob Sand for Iowa Governor. Rob is only beholden to the people of Iowa, and Rob stands up for what's right, even when it's hard.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The Governor’s plan would freeze property taxes for all Iowans aged 65 and older whose homes are valued at no more than $350,000.

The median home value in Iowa is significantly lower than $350,000, estimated at $164,000 in 2020.

So, what about the rest of us?
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Mark Those Calendars!

Jones County Property Tax Forum
Saturday, Jan 24th
9:30am to 11:00am
Anamosa Public Library

Just in time.
The Iowa Legislature is considering a variety of property tax reforms.
This nonpartisan forum will make sense of it all.
January 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Save The Date!

Iowa Democratic Party Caucus in Jones County

Monday, February 2nd, 7:00pm
Doors open at 6 pm
You must be in line or signed in by 7:00pm to participate!

All Jones County Democratic Precincts will meet at the one location:
Anamosa Lawrence Community Center
January 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Plan To Attend!

Emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Implications for Agriculture
January 12, 2026, at 10am.
United Church of Monticello, 123 North Chestnut

The public is invited to learn about these emerging trends and ask questions.

Free and open to the public.
January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Join Taylor Wettach, Candidate for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, for a meet and greet in Jones County!

Sunday, Jan 11th, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Anamosa Lawrence Center.

Let Taylor know you are coming: www.mobilize.us/taylorwettac...
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Timeline
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
January 6th, 2021, Insurrection.

WE WILL NOT FORGET!

Evidently, someone did!
The official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy is nowhere to be found.

Here's a short recap - buff.ly/iiLMCER

Share so others won't forget.
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Reposted by Jones County Iowa Democrats
After 9 years of Republican total control, property taxes are still rising and increasingly unaffordable. Iowa House Democrats have a plan to lower bills immediately, protect community services, and make homeownership more affordable.
January 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Robotics: The Last Nail in Rural America’s Coffin?

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Robotics: The Last Nail in Rural America’s Coffin?
John Deere has announced its plans to go 100% robotic by 2030. What does that mean for rural America?
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January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM