Elinor A. Levin
@levinforiowa.bsky.social
I’m an Iowan by choice twice-over, elected to represent District 89 in the State House of Representatives.
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Eye watering figures herein. Charles' benchmark policy premiums increasing 600-700% in Iowa's First and Third districts.
Sneak peak at a fun (if ambitious) project I'm working on:
There are 38 GOP House members who won by less than 15 points *and* whose districts Trump either lost or won by less than 15 points.
I'm plugging in net #ACA premium hikes for enrollees living in all 38 of their home towns.
There are 38 GOP House members who won by less than 15 points *and* whose districts Trump either lost or won by less than 15 points.
I'm plugging in net #ACA premium hikes for enrollees living in all 38 of their home towns.
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Eye watering figures herein. Charles' benchmark policy premiums increasing 600-700% in Iowa's First and Third districts.
When I'm busy running around #IADist89, I feel lucky to be able to stop into amazing places like Sidekick Coffee and Books to not only do a little holiday shopping for my niblings and run into friends, but also get a piece of quiche and a hot chocolate to fuel me for the next meeting!
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When I'm busy running around #IADist89, I feel lucky to be able to stop into amazing places like Sidekick Coffee and Books to not only do a little holiday shopping for my niblings and run into friends, but also get a piece of quiche and a hot chocolate to fuel me for the next meeting!
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to visit the EB Lyons Interpretive Center in Dubuque Co. for this evening's event and checking out the exhibits before the crowd started to arrive!
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to visit the EB Lyons Interpretive Center in Dubuque Co. for this evening's event and checking out the exhibits before the crowd started to arrive!
Appreciate the Dubuque Area Land & Water Legacy hosting this in-person info and public comment session on IA's proposed Wildlife Action Plan.
Questions and comments figures on specific species of concern, on invasive species' impacts on natives, and forest conservation.
#ListeningBeforeLegislating
Questions and comments figures on specific species of concern, on invasive species' impacts on natives, and forest conservation.
#ListeningBeforeLegislating
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Appreciate the Dubuque Area Land & Water Legacy hosting this in-person info and public comment session on IA's proposed Wildlife Action Plan.
Questions and comments figures on specific species of concern, on invasive species' impacts on natives, and forest conservation.
#ListeningBeforeLegislating
Questions and comments figures on specific species of concern, on invasive species' impacts on natives, and forest conservation.
#ListeningBeforeLegislating
Traveling around, listening across the state, you know what I'm hearing?
Iowans are tired and stressed.
So, please, give yourself and those around you a little grace.
Drink water, get some sleep, breathe.
#considercompassion
Iowans are tired and stressed.
So, please, give yourself and those around you a little grace.
Drink water, get some sleep, breathe.
#considercompassion
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Traveling around, listening across the state, you know what I'm hearing?
Iowans are tired and stressed.
So, please, give yourself and those around you a little grace.
Drink water, get some sleep, breathe.
#considercompassion
Iowans are tired and stressed.
So, please, give yourself and those around you a little grace.
Drink water, get some sleep, breathe.
#considercompassion
This fall, House Education Committee Democrats decided that we needed to hear Iowan's thoughts and concerns on the topic of schools.
So, we went all over the state to hear what educators, parents, students, administrators, community members, board members, and others had to say.
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So, we went all over the state to hear what educators, parents, students, administrators, community members, board members, and others had to say.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This fall, House Education Committee Democrats decided that we needed to hear Iowan's thoughts and concerns on the topic of schools.
So, we went all over the state to hear what educators, parents, students, administrators, community members, board members, and others had to say.
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So, we went all over the state to hear what educators, parents, students, administrators, community members, board members, and others had to say.
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The 2025 Iowa Farm & Rural Life Poll summary is now available from @iowastateu.
This year, cost of inputs is the top economic concern. Not surprising, given the lack of competition in the industry. Soil compaction and drone use are also top of mind.
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ext.soc.iastate.edu/programs/iow...
This year, cost of inputs is the top economic concern. Not surprising, given the lack of competition in the industry. Soil compaction and drone use are also top of mind.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 2025 Iowa Farm & Rural Life Poll summary is now available from @iowastateu.
This year, cost of inputs is the top economic concern. Not surprising, given the lack of competition in the industry. Soil compaction and drone use are also top of mind.
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ext.soc.iastate.edu/programs/iow...
This year, cost of inputs is the top economic concern. Not surprising, given the lack of competition in the industry. Soil compaction and drone use are also top of mind.
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ext.soc.iastate.edu/programs/iow...
From 2022–2032,
demand for Audiologists will increase:
10% in the U.S.
15.8% in Iowa
demand for Speech-Language Pathologists will increase:
19% in the U.S.
27.3% in Iowa
www.asha.org/siteassets/a...
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demand for Audiologists will increase:
10% in the U.S.
15.8% in Iowa
demand for Speech-Language Pathologists will increase:
19% in the U.S.
27.3% in Iowa
www.asha.org/siteassets/a...
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www.asha.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
From 2022–2032,
demand for Audiologists will increase:
10% in the U.S.
15.8% in Iowa
demand for Speech-Language Pathologists will increase:
19% in the U.S.
27.3% in Iowa
www.asha.org/siteassets/a...
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demand for Audiologists will increase:
10% in the U.S.
15.8% in Iowa
demand for Speech-Language Pathologists will increase:
19% in the U.S.
27.3% in Iowa
www.asha.org/siteassets/a...
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Legislative Reception with the #JoCoLibraries and the #IowaLibraryAssociation at ICPL, including Solon, Swisher, North Liberty, Springmeier (Tiffin), Oxford, and Coralville Libraries.
The theme of the evening is how libraries are #connectingcommunities
Always happy to be listening!
The theme of the evening is how libraries are #connectingcommunities
Always happy to be listening!
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Legislative Reception with the #JoCoLibraries and the #IowaLibraryAssociation at ICPL, including Solon, Swisher, North Liberty, Springmeier (Tiffin), Oxford, and Coralville Libraries.
The theme of the evening is how libraries are #connectingcommunities
Always happy to be listening!
The theme of the evening is how libraries are #connectingcommunities
Always happy to be listening!
Opening morning at Zoetic Coffee So6 #IADist89 location!
I got to be the first customer and can't wait to sip my Immunitea at the bank, as I teach, and all the way through my busy morning!
They're open today until 11:00 am, so get in and check them out!
I got to be the first customer and can't wait to sip my Immunitea at the bank, as I teach, and all the way through my busy morning!
They're open today until 11:00 am, so get in and check them out!
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Opening morning at Zoetic Coffee So6 #IADist89 location!
I got to be the first customer and can't wait to sip my Immunitea at the bank, as I teach, and all the way through my busy morning!
They're open today until 11:00 am, so get in and check them out!
I got to be the first customer and can't wait to sip my Immunitea at the bank, as I teach, and all the way through my busy morning!
They're open today until 11:00 am, so get in and check them out!
"For much of its history, Iowa has been giving gifts of civil rights, equality and compassion to its citizens.
That’s our heritage."
Bonus points for "But not a real goldfinch, that’s cruel" reference.
That’s our heritage."
Bonus points for "But not a real goldfinch, that’s cruel" reference.
Iowa stood up to discrimination. Now we endorse it
Opinion: Iowa stood up to discrimination. Now we endorse it
Iowa City, city of. Iowa State Constitution. The Iowa Constitution preamble is shown at the University of Iowa (U. of …
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December 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"For much of its history, Iowa has been giving gifts of civil rights, equality and compassion to its citizens.
That’s our heritage."
Bonus points for "But not a real goldfinch, that’s cruel" reference.
That’s our heritage."
Bonus points for "But not a real goldfinch, that’s cruel" reference.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Reposted by Elinor A. Levin
1 in 4 Iowa adults providing unpaid elder care to loved ones, new AARP survey finds
1 in 4 Iowa adults providing unpaid elder care to loved ones, new AARP survey finds
Advocacy organizations say policy and funding changes are needed to help support individuals who provide unpaid care to loved ones.
www.thegazette.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
1 in 4 Iowa adults providing unpaid elder care to loved ones, new AARP survey finds
Celebrated the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps last night with Marine Mountain Warfare Training Command Bridgeport, where my spouse had been stationed for nearly 4 years.
New for the 250th, I loved the narrated historical uniform pageant, even though I couldn't get any good pictures at all.
New for the 250th, I loved the narrated historical uniform pageant, even though I couldn't get any good pictures at all.
November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Celebrated the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps last night with Marine Mountain Warfare Training Command Bridgeport, where my spouse had been stationed for nearly 4 years.
New for the 250th, I loved the narrated historical uniform pageant, even though I couldn't get any good pictures at all.
New for the 250th, I loved the narrated historical uniform pageant, even though I couldn't get any good pictures at all.
The Iowa library exploration continues today in Bettendorf.
Great size, calm vibes, and EXCELLENT wifi. Plus, given all the people here and the fact that every study room was busy, clearly a well-utilized part of people's lives. 💜📚📚💜
Great size, calm vibes, and EXCELLENT wifi. Plus, given all the people here and the fact that every study room was busy, clearly a well-utilized part of people's lives. 💜📚📚💜
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Iowa library exploration continues today in Bettendorf.
Great size, calm vibes, and EXCELLENT wifi. Plus, given all the people here and the fact that every study room was busy, clearly a well-utilized part of people's lives. 💜📚📚💜
Great size, calm vibes, and EXCELLENT wifi. Plus, given all the people here and the fact that every study room was busy, clearly a well-utilized part of people's lives. 💜📚📚💜
Spending time this afternoon with law students learning about the Legislative Process in Iowa. Thanks to the Hubble Environmental Law Center for hosting this informative session and to the IA Environmental Council for bringing the expertise!
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Spending time this afternoon with law students learning about the Legislative Process in Iowa. Thanks to the Hubble Environmental Law Center for hosting this informative session and to the IA Environmental Council for bringing the expertise!
Touring close to home!
The PhDs, grad students, undergrad students, and MDs who are laser-focused on understanding and improving the prevalence of cancer here at home.
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The PhDs, grad students, undergrad students, and MDs who are laser-focused on understanding and improving the prevalence of cancer here at home.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Touring close to home!
The PhDs, grad students, undergrad students, and MDs who are laser-focused on understanding and improving the prevalence of cancer here at home.
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The PhDs, grad students, undergrad students, and MDs who are laser-focused on understanding and improving the prevalence of cancer here at home.
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"Local Food Leader (LFL) is an individual, skill-building certification for beginning food systems practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system."
www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/food-sy...
www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/food-sy...
Food Systems Certifications: Current Offerings | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development
Registration closes December 1, 2025. Participation is open nationally.
www.extension.iastate.edu
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Local Food Leader (LFL) is an individual, skill-building certification for beginning food systems practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system."
www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/food-sy...
www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/food-sy...
"Local Food Leader (LFL) is an individual, skill-building certification for beginning food systems practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system."
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"Local Food Leader (LFL) is an individual, skill-building certification for beginning food systems practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system."
You have access to the Energy Policy Simulator Tool!
Can't wait to hear what you come up with!
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Can't wait to hear what you come up with!
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The Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) is a computer model developed by Energy Innovation to inform policymakers and regulators about which climate and energy policies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions most effectively and with the most beneficial financial and public health outcomes.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
You have access to the Energy Policy Simulator Tool!
Can't wait to hear what you come up with!
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Can't wait to hear what you come up with!
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TONIGHT:
Final Interim #IADist89 Check-in at 2 Dogs Pub 8-9pm tonight. I can't wait to hear your concerns, excitement, and hopes for the '26 legislative session!
Final Interim #IADist89 Check-in at 2 Dogs Pub 8-9pm tonight. I can't wait to hear your concerns, excitement, and hopes for the '26 legislative session!
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
TONIGHT:
Final Interim #IADist89 Check-in at 2 Dogs Pub 8-9pm tonight. I can't wait to hear your concerns, excitement, and hopes for the '26 legislative session!
Final Interim #IADist89 Check-in at 2 Dogs Pub 8-9pm tonight. I can't wait to hear your concerns, excitement, and hopes for the '26 legislative session!
A midterm caucus is a great opportunity to gather with neighbors in the dark season, find out what's going on with folks, and discuss what we see in our future.
**Sign up to be a volunteer at your precinct caucus, and have a bright spot in your February!**
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**Sign up to be a volunteer at your precinct caucus, and have a bright spot in your February!**
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Johnson County Democrats - February 2, 2026 Caucuses
The 2026 caucuses will be for party business - electing central committee members, unpledged delegates, and discussing the platform.
The caucus itself begins at 7 PM and will probably take less than a...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A midterm caucus is a great opportunity to gather with neighbors in the dark season, find out what's going on with folks, and discuss what we see in our future.
**Sign up to be a volunteer at your precinct caucus, and have a bright spot in your February!**
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**Sign up to be a volunteer at your precinct caucus, and have a bright spot in your February!**
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Rockwell City, y'all deserve a lot better than what you've gotten from state government. I learned a lot at the doors today.
But this playground in the park freaking rules. I'm coming back just to play on it.
But this playground in the park freaking rules. I'm coming back just to play on it.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Rockwell City, y'all deserve a lot better than what you've gotten from state government. I learned a lot at the doors today.
But this playground in the park freaking rules. I'm coming back just to play on it.
But this playground in the park freaking rules. I'm coming back just to play on it.