Powerful testimony on Monday from Dr. Teresa Fuller, a family physician in rural Iowa, against an Iowa Senate bill to restrict abortion medications and require physicians to provide medically inaccurate information to Iowans seeking an abortion. #ialegis www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqpJ...

PARDONED JAN. 6 RIOTERS ARE TOP DONORS FOR TWO IOWA GOP GOVERNOR CANDIDATES Two candidates in Iowa’s gubernatorial race received their largest campaign donations from individuals who were later pardoned for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Full story: https://bit.ly/3MdxSL3

To be clear, none of these bills will impact private schools that the state will give $350M in voucher money this year alone. All are intended to punish public schools, limit their offerings, and scare away teachers. How is any parent supposed to keep up, let alone participate in the process?

The IOC has barred Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia at the 2026 Games. He plans to formally appeal the decision.

In response to Iowa's vague & punitive "age appropriate" school materials law in 2023, schools immediately removed over 3,000 books. Of the most-removed: 6 center Black American experiences 7 center experiences of women 2 are dystopian critiques of authoritarianism 1 is antiwar/militarism

State government needs to get out of culture wars. It's time to focus on growing our economy, improving public education, and helping everyday Iowans live better lives.

An unforgettable experience this weekend honoring the legacy and impact of the Navajo Code Talkers—truly powerful to witness George H. Kirk’s honorary presentation and reflect on a history that still resonates today. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this critical event.

The Iowa groundhog has emerged: a Buick blasting Staind with the windows down. We will not have six more weeks of winter.

At the 2026 Games, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych paid tribute to fallen Ukrainian athletes. His helmet features portraits of athletes killed by Russia. “Some of them were my friends,” he said. (via Suspilne)

Iowa Republicans proposed a bill to criminalize abortion. If the bill passes, someone getting an abortion could be charged with a felony.

2025 had the worst gap in over a decade between farmers' operation costs and profits, Investigate Midwest reports. Read more here: iowastartingline.com/2026/02/06/f...

Even though local civil rights laws protect against gender identity discrimination, Gov. Reynolds doesn’t want those protections to contradict her state law. Read more at Iowa Public Radio and follow for updates.

The survey comes as Reynolds enters her final year in office and is not seeking reelection. Read more at the Iowa’s News Now and follow for updates.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych with special helmet (fallen Ukrainian athletes) at Winter Olympics!

"Why are we doing this? It’s because we’ve lost our minds. Or they were eaten by brain worms. Kids should be kept away from the Legislature, because watching these jokers in action will make them dumber." - @tdorman.bsky.social

How should we understand the intentions of authoritarians who mandate the "Science of Reading" at the same time they ban books and build barriers to library access? Iowa lawmakers advance bill prohibiting partnerships between public schools and libraries:

if you are local (or even if you're not, really) I would very much appreciate your attention to this matter

This is the most corrupt administration of all time, and everybody knows it.

we’re up over $4,000, so let’s hit that $4,785 total and meet this family’s need today!!! just a lil over $500 to go💗 V: @em-cassel PP: @biketrouble

I matched. Will you? And if a match doesn't fit uour budget, any amount will help. 💞

Religion is the scourge of humanity.

“We’ve lost jobs almost every month for 2025” This isn't a new trend. As governor, I'll work to bring new investments to our state, especially rural communities, that deliver good-paying, long term jobs for Iowa families. www.radioiowa.com/2026/02/02/c...

From having one of the first desegregated public schools to the impact communities like Buxton had on equality - Iowa has a rich history of leading the way in supporting Black History. #BlackHistoryMonth www.kcci.com/article/edit...

One last time: 15 minutes before the hearing. 117 public comments on the bill. 100% against it.

90 minutes before the hearing. 99 public comments on the bill. 100% against it. www.legis.iowa.gov/perma

There's a subcommittee in the Iowa legislature this morning mulling over increasing school funding at just 1.75%, even lower than the governor's proposed 2%. When did Iowa schools become "failing schools"? When the state abandoned its obligation in order to pursue a narrow political agenda.

40 Iowans showed up on Zoom on a Monday night to dig into school finance docs, bonds, & audits w/ @schooldaves.bsky.social. That's 40 people asking questions about the political economy that underfunds public schools & demands they borrow from private markets. That's 40 people demanding better.

Shall we sue Trump over his false and defamatory statements that we are paid agitators and domestic terrorists?

Seen in the wild, a No Elon bumper sticker on a Tesla. 🤣

If you're an Iowan who wants a better understanding of school finance and how to "fight wonky" to get the public schools we deserve. Join Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement & @schooldaves.bsky.social for a virtual meetup to do just that! Register @ iowacci.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/even...

Trump finally wins at something. Number of mentions in Epstein files. Trump: 1800 Biden: 0 Obama: 0

Obama is not mentioned in the Epstein files Kamala Harris is not mentioned Joe Biden is not mentioned

Seeing that photo of Obama putting the Medal of Freedom on Tom Homan circulate again. It's fake. Homan did get a civil service award during the Obama administration, but it wasn't the Medal of Freedom, it wasn't a medal (it was a certificate), and Obama didn't present it to him in person.

really wish Epstein commentators would stop using the phrase "underage women" the word you are looking for is "girls", teenage girls.

This race is the best opportunity to change the direction of our state, but it’s going to take everyone getting – and staying – involved to make it happen.

The American state media attacked President Biden more fiercely over his age whilst he was doing good work than they have with orange felon murdering citizens, arresting journalists, terrorizing immigrants and robbing the country blind. They deliberately failed humanity.

Please note: a candidate forum for the West Des Moines City Council At - Large seat will be held on February 11 at 6:30 PM at City Hall. 

Demonstrators condemned ICE, Border Patrol, Kristi Noem, Tom Homan, Trump tariffs, the Epstein files cover-up, the notion they've been paid to protest and, of course, Trump himself. Some also took aim at Iowa Republicans such as Sen. Grassley and Reps. Hinson and Nunn. Photos by Joe Crimmings

In Clive yesterday, Trump boasted about working with John Deere — which laid off 598 Iowa employees last year — on plans for two new factories. Neither will be in Iowa. The Iowans present cheered anyway. Outside, roughly 2,000 protested, memorialized Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and shared donuts.

More photos from the Trump protest in Clive by Joe Crimmings Read the story: littlevillagemag.com/trump-meets-...

and if you want to donate, i found this directory that seems helpful: standwithminnesota.com

People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are. Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming We’re finally on our own

Ahead of Trump in Iowa, Iowa State Sen. Zach Wahls is calling out Trump and Republicans’ affordability crisis — and how their failed policies are devastating Iowa families. Watch & Share!

Who's renting them cars?

Heads up Des Moines!!

They couldn't get teachers to teach them and they couldn't get students to take them. So now Iowa Republicans want to force colleges to require courses like "why capitalism rocks." iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/01/23/f...

New post by Bruce Lear: The University of Iowa's new Center for Intellectual Freedom isn’t about the freedom to test all ideas. It’s about promoting one narrow world view. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/19/i...

it's totally not the Center for Indoctrinating Fascism and it is definitely not doing that iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/11/18/u... iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/11/18/u...