Crucial Election For Polk County Democratic Party Chair Monday
The Polk County Democratic Party will elect their critically important County Chair next Monday night. The election includes these four officers: Chair, Vice Ch... Read more.
Trump Nominee Neil Gorsuch: No Friend to Small Business
Guest post from Leadership Team of the Main Street Alliance of Iowa, including: ReShonda Young, Waterloo, owner of Popcorn Heaven, Chris Petersen, Clear Lake, ... Read more.
Enough: Iowa Republicans Need More Than Words On Steve King
“I do not agree with Congressman King’s statement,” read Republican Party of Iowa chair Jeff Kaufmann’s statement early Monday morning i... Read more.
Trump, Iowa Republicans Selling Out To Corporate America
The Republican takeover of government both nationally and in Iowa promises huge boosts in profits to corporate America. From Trump’s slashing of EPA protectio... Read more.
Martin O’Malley Leads (Very) Early Poll For 2020 Iowa Caucus
Martin O’Malley’s frequent trips back to Iowa since the 2016 Iowa Caucus seem to be keeping him in the minds of Iowa activists and likely... Read more.
Neil Gorsuch Nomination Threatens Women’s Rights
Guest Post from Erin Davison-Rippey It’s now clear that the courts are going to be the last – and sometimes only – line of defense... Read more.
New Poll: Central Iowa Overwhelmingly Backs Water Works
In the midst of a bitter legislative fight over who should control the Des Moines metro’s water supply, local residents strongly back the Des Moines... Read more.
Iowa Republicans’ Workers Comp Bill May Be Cruelest Yet
Throughout this year’s Iowa legislative session, Republicans have introduced and passed a myriad of bills restricting workers’ rights and protection... Read more.
Branstad/Reynolds Tax Giveaways Cause New $131 Million Shortfall
Legislators were bracing themselves for today’s Revenue Estimating Conference, where the newest update on the state’s revenue forecasts were release... Read more.
Beds Of Sticks – How Polk County Democrats Can Move Forward
Guest post from Sean Bagniewski There’s a Chinese parable about a king whose army was defeated and whose kingdom was taken by a warring neighbor. ... Read more.