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November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
SATURDAY: Join the Water Quality Solutions Town Hall to learn about Iowa’s persistent water quality challenges & discuss community solutions! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-qual...
Hey Iowa Reps, this is NOT the time to celebrate. Iowans are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs because YOU refused to take action & families are still struggling with delayed SNAP benefits. We’re not going to reward you for the end of a shutdown your party created to protect billionaires…
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hey Iowa Reps, this is NOT the time to celebrate. Iowans are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs because YOU refused to take action & families are still struggling with delayed SNAP benefits. We’re not going to reward you for the end of a shutdown your party created to protect billionaires…
Silence is a choice. Not ONE of Iowa’s representatives signed the petition to force the release of the Epstein files. And, even after another damning update, they refuse to hold Trump accountable.
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump ‘knew about the girls’
The convicted sex offender’s correspondence was released along with other documents by House Oversight Dems.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Silence is a choice. Not ONE of Iowa’s representatives signed the petition to force the release of the Epstein files. And, even after another damning update, they refuse to hold Trump accountable.
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Iowans deserve the truth. RELEASE. THE. FILES.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
WATCH: Rep. Miller-Meeks just got a huge reality check at her town hall today. 👀👀👀 CLEARLY no one is buying her lies & excuses. But, maybe Iowans will warm up to Trump tariffs and Medicaid cuts when Hell freezes over… @ab21.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
WATCH: Rep. Miller-Meeks just got a huge reality check at her town hall today. 👀👀👀 CLEARLY no one is buying her lies & excuses. But, maybe Iowans will warm up to Trump tariffs and Medicaid cuts when Hell freezes over… @ab21.bsky.social
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WATCH: #IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks getting booed over her support of the tariffs that are crushing Iowa farmers.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
WATCH: #IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks getting booed over her support of the tariffs that are crushing Iowa farmers.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
She said she wouldn't do a town hall again until "hell freezes over," and we can see why.
Reminder: Sen. Grassley just voted to protect Trump’s tariffs to let the plan “work out.” Meanwhile, Iowans are forced to “work out” whether to feed our families or pay rent… #Iowa
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Reminder: Sen. Grassley just voted to protect Trump’s tariffs to let the plan “work out.” Meanwhile, Iowans are forced to “work out” whether to feed our families or pay rent… #Iowa
HELLO?! Rep. Hinson voted to slash SNAP earlier this year!!! 🚨🚨🚨Yet, now she cares about food aid?! WE’RE NOT BUYING IT! Stop with the finger-pointing & get to work.
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
HELLO?! Rep. Hinson voted to slash SNAP earlier this year!!! 🚨🚨🚨Yet, now she cares about food aid?! WE’RE NOT BUYING IT! Stop with the finger-pointing & get to work.
37 days.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
37 days.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
That’s how long Iowa’s representatives have been on vacation, all to keep funding billionaire tax breaks instead of lowering your health care costs.
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#Iowa
Tuesday is school board & local election day! Not sure who’s a friend of public education? Check out this school board voter guide to help: schoolboardvoterguide.org
Tuesday is school board & local election day! Not sure who’s a friend of public education? Check out this school board voter guide to help: schoolboardvoterguide.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#Iowa
Tuesday is school board & local election day! Not sure who’s a friend of public education? Check out this school board voter guide to help: schoolboardvoterguide.org
Tuesday is school board & local election day! Not sure who’s a friend of public education? Check out this school board voter guide to help: schoolboardvoterguide.org
You can make a huge impact tomorrow by voting in school board & city elections! Check out this guide for friends of public education & be sure to vote tomorrow from 7 AM - 8 PM! schoolboardvoterguide.org
School Board Voter Guide
The School Board Voter Guide is a resource for Iowa voters to learn about candidates for school board. The guide is a collaborative project created by Iowa organizations that believe students thrive w...
schoolboardvoterguide.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You can make a huge impact tomorrow by voting in school board & city elections! Check out this guide for friends of public education & be sure to vote tomorrow from 7 AM - 8 PM! schoolboardvoterguide.org
1/ Are your health insurance premiums skyrocketing? You’re not alone.
Iowa’s representatives gave huge tax breaks to billionaires, but when it came time to extend ACA tax credits for everyday Iowans, they did nothing. Rep. Miller-Meeks even shared that this was an “unreasonable demand.”
Iowa’s representatives gave huge tax breaks to billionaires, but when it came time to extend ACA tax credits for everyday Iowans, they did nothing. Rep. Miller-Meeks even shared that this was an “unreasonable demand.”
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
1/ Are your health insurance premiums skyrocketing? You’re not alone.
Iowa’s representatives gave huge tax breaks to billionaires, but when it came time to extend ACA tax credits for everyday Iowans, they did nothing. Rep. Miller-Meeks even shared that this was an “unreasonable demand.”
Iowa’s representatives gave huge tax breaks to billionaires, but when it came time to extend ACA tax credits for everyday Iowans, they did nothing. Rep. Miller-Meeks even shared that this was an “unreasonable demand.”
Today marks 4 WEEKS of the Republican shutdown. That’s 4 weeks that our representatives could’ve been working, but instead they’re leaving many Americans with DOUBLING health insurance costs, a halt to food benefits, and missed paychecks.
October 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today marks 4 WEEKS of the Republican shutdown. That’s 4 weeks that our representatives could’ve been working, but instead they’re leaving many Americans with DOUBLING health insurance costs, a halt to food benefits, and missed paychecks.
$300 million for new ballroom
$20 billion for Argentina
$0 for hungry Iowa kids and families
$20 billion for Argentina
$0 for hungry Iowa kids and families
Johnson backs Trump's plans not to tap contingency dollars for food aid ahead of funding cliff
The White House is warning 42 million low-income Americans will start to miss SNAP benefits Saturday if Democrats don’t vote for the funding stopgap this week.
www.politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
$300 million for new ballroom
$20 billion for Argentina
$0 for hungry Iowa kids and families
$20 billion for Argentina
$0 for hungry Iowa kids and families
There’s a lot coming up, so make sure to check out our statewide events calendar to stay up-to-date! Some highlights include a rural-focused town hall in DeWitt, a poster-making event in Council Bluffs, and a school-board-focused virtual briefing this Friday. Find more info here:
Statewide Calendar
Calendar of events across the state
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October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There’s a lot coming up, so make sure to check out our statewide events calendar to stay up-to-date! Some highlights include a rural-focused town hall in DeWitt, a poster-making event in Council Bluffs, and a school-board-focused virtual briefing this Friday. Find more info here:
🚨 Iowa farmers are getting screwed over by Trump—again. 🚨
While he pushes to import beef from Argentina, hardworking farmers like Berleen—already crushed by Trump’s trade wars and tariffs—are left to watch their livelihoods vanish. bit.ly/3WmO4Ls
While he pushes to import beef from Argentina, hardworking farmers like Berleen—already crushed by Trump’s trade wars and tariffs—are left to watch their livelihoods vanish. bit.ly/3WmO4Ls
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🚨 Iowa farmers are getting screwed over by Trump—again. 🚨
While he pushes to import beef from Argentina, hardworking farmers like Berleen—already crushed by Trump’s trade wars and tariffs—are left to watch their livelihoods vanish. bit.ly/3WmO4Ls
While he pushes to import beef from Argentina, hardworking farmers like Berleen—already crushed by Trump’s trade wars and tariffs—are left to watch their livelihoods vanish. bit.ly/3WmO4Ls
Thanks to Dr. Thomas for standing with Iowans facing huge health insurance premium hikes if Congress does nothing. This isn’t politics, it’s about real lives on the line. We need action, not a shutdown or more excuses from our Iowa representatives.
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Thanks to Dr. Thomas for standing with Iowans facing huge health insurance premium hikes if Congress does nothing. This isn’t politics, it’s about real lives on the line. We need action, not a shutdown or more excuses from our Iowa representatives.
Reminder: Rep. Zach Nunn still has NOT held a public town hall!
House Republicans have been in recess for weeks, so there’s no excuse. Iowans are ready to talk about your shutdown & support of Trump tariffs, why aren’t you?! Sign this petition to tell Nunn to stop ghosting constituents:
House Republicans have been in recess for weeks, so there’s no excuse. Iowans are ready to talk about your shutdown & support of Trump tariffs, why aren’t you?! Sign this petition to tell Nunn to stop ghosting constituents:
Demand Representative Zach Nunn Host Public Town Hall
Iowans don’t expect to agree with our representatives on every issue. But we do expect them to have the courage to meet us face-to-face and have an honest, open discussion about how to move our state ...
actionnetwork.org
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Reminder: Rep. Zach Nunn still has NOT held a public town hall!
House Republicans have been in recess for weeks, so there’s no excuse. Iowans are ready to talk about your shutdown & support of Trump tariffs, why aren’t you?! Sign this petition to tell Nunn to stop ghosting constituents:
House Republicans have been in recess for weeks, so there’s no excuse. Iowans are ready to talk about your shutdown & support of Trump tariffs, why aren’t you?! Sign this petition to tell Nunn to stop ghosting constituents:
Did you know: If Renee Hardman wins the seat, she’ll be the first Black woman in Iowa to serve in the State Senate!
Iowa Democrats nominate Renee Hardman for Senate District 16 special election
If elected during the special election on Dec. 30, Renee Hardman would be the first Black woman ever to serve in the Iowa State Senate.
www.weareiowa.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Did you know: If Renee Hardman wins the seat, she’ll be the first Black woman in Iowa to serve in the State Senate!
Hey Gov. Reynolds, we have a suggestion! Instead of threatening IPERS & forcing teachers to compete for bonuses, why don’t you just pay them more?!
October 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hey Gov. Reynolds, we have a suggestion! Instead of threatening IPERS & forcing teachers to compete for bonuses, why don’t you just pay them more?!
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Republicans love to talk about “earning your way.” But when they fail at their jobs, the checks still clear. Imagine any other worker keeping full pay after walking off the job.
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Republicans love to talk about “earning your way.” But when they fail at their jobs, the checks still clear. Imagine any other worker keeping full pay after walking off the job.
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Reminder: House Republicans have been on recess for over THREE WEEKS! They went home early instead of avoiding a shutdown and now Iowa families pay the price. #Iowa
October 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Reminder: House Republicans have been on recess for over THREE WEEKS! They went home early instead of avoiding a shutdown and now Iowa families pay the price. #Iowa
The government’s been shut down for THREE WEEKS— and yet somehow, Rep. Miller-Meeks still hasn’t found a single hour to host the in-person town hall she promised back in April…
P.S. A telephone “town-hall” so tailored to your talking points it's as if you screened the questions doesn’t count…
P.S. A telephone “town-hall” so tailored to your talking points it's as if you screened the questions doesn’t count…
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The government’s been shut down for THREE WEEKS— and yet somehow, Rep. Miller-Meeks still hasn’t found a single hour to host the in-person town hall she promised back in April…
P.S. A telephone “town-hall” so tailored to your talking points it's as if you screened the questions doesn’t count…
P.S. A telephone “town-hall” so tailored to your talking points it's as if you screened the questions doesn’t count…
“This isn’t complicated. Town halls are part of the job. One great way to avoid catching hell is to refrain from voting for policies that will hurt your constituents… And when the public is displeased, tell it to them straight. Don’t insult their intelligence...
Or go with 'When hell freezes over.'"
Or go with 'When hell freezes over.'"
Opinion: Town halls are part of the job
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during the annual Ashley's BBQ Bash fundraiser for Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, …
www.thegazette.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“This isn’t complicated. Town halls are part of the job. One great way to avoid catching hell is to refrain from voting for policies that will hurt your constituents… And when the public is displeased, tell it to them straight. Don’t insult their intelligence...
Or go with 'When hell freezes over.'"
Or go with 'When hell freezes over.'"
1/ “When I finally met Senator Ernst, she seemed enthusiastic to talk. But as soon as I mentioned how Medicaid cuts would hurt families like mine, she dismissed my concerns and passed me off to a staffer. She didn’t even listen."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/13/i...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/13/i...
I tried to talk to Joni Ernst about Medicaid. She didn't listen
Tara Guion: As soon as I mentioned how Medicaid cuts would hurt families like mine, Senator Ernst passed me off to a staffer.
www.bleedingheartland.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
1/ “When I finally met Senator Ernst, she seemed enthusiastic to talk. But as soon as I mentioned how Medicaid cuts would hurt families like mine, she dismissed my concerns and passed me off to a staffer. She didn’t even listen."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/13/i...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/13/i...