I finished up teaching just in time to wander a few blocks away and hang out with amazing people at RSFIC on Keokuk! Positively impacting neighbors and neighborhoods every day here by thoughtfully partnering with non-profits, service providers, and individuals to make Iowa City better.

It's important to recognize, again, that I am only able to safely be myself and do the work I do because I know I live in a county and a city that values every resident equally. Remarks from Queer Elders of IA and UAY grounds and recommits me to ensure that EVERYONE sees a future here. #JoCoPride

After an entire year of watching Iowans be legally discriminated against based on sexual orientation and gender identity, I am looking towards the future and making sure Iowa is a place where everyone is welcome and protected. #JoCoPride #JoCoProud

When I asked myself where I wanted to spend the day after primary day, the answer was absolutely "in the Sun, with Iowans I don't know, learning more about conservation farming practices." 1/4

Sometimes, you're driving across Iowa and you just have to pause to appreciate what's all around you. What a responsibility we have to this beautiful place. Its promise, and its potential. Its every living thing. Good morning, friends. #considercompassion

Lovely morning sunrise, ready to setup and help folks vote in NL08! 5:50am looks a lot different for the primary than it does during the general! 😁

It's Primary Election Day in Iowa! Make your voice heard and be sure to vote today. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Find your polling place here: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...

Btw, happy Pride! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #youbelonghere #WeAllBelongHere (Yep, still queer and delightful.)

Treats for my PEOs for tomorrow! Love working election days with the JoCo Auditor's office. See you in the morning, #northliberty precinct 08!

As I'm working election day, I am unable to be present with José on Tuesday morning. I encourage you to do so, if you're able.

Principled Candidate in 2026 I've signed on to the Principles for Trusted Elections in every election because we need a "movement working to restore trust in U.S. elections through shared principles, civic education, and community-based action." www.principlesfortrustedelections.org

Sometimes, Saturday morning is about loading theatre platforms and flats strategically to make it work in one trip. 😁💪🧠🎭

I just LOVE Iowa City. Walk out of the library to gorgeous music from the award-winning City High Jazz Band, hundreds of friends and neighbors enjoying, perfect weather.

I'm so grateful for all of the "Art in State Buildings" program pieces at UIHC. A place like a hospital is large, stressful, and even scary sometimes. The diverse, interesting, and incredible art collection helps with wayfinding and by calming patients and visitors.

161 years. Freedom and equality for ALL. See you at #Juneteenth, Iowa City. Fri, Jun 19 1 pm- (probably all evening, based on past years!) Pepperwood Plaza (By Defy and Royceann's)

Sign the petition. Message from Chris Jones for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture #iowa #water

Have a creative friend who likes to perform? Are you that friend? SUBMIT YOUR ACT TODAY to support the work I'm doing to build Iowa's progressive future! Performance Fri, Aug 21 6-8pm forms.gle/aAzExJJCKwSY...

Earlier this year, I had an absolutely unimaginable opportunity. I was recommended by our regional Taiwanese Consul General for a US Young Global Leaders delegation and spent nearly a week in Taiwan with bipartisan lawmakers and political leaders from VT, MI, TN, TX, UT, SD, Guam, & Hawaii. 1/4

So much fun learning about traditional oils and perfume, checking out cookies and shawarma, and looking through beautiful garments at the Eid Al-Adha Adha Bazaar at RSFIC (1927 Keokuk St) hosted by the Immigrant Welcome Network! Stop by today before 8:00 p.m. to enjoy all that they have to offe!

"What I saw this day was people sharing their knowledge... professors invited the kids to think, participate, and wonder about the natural world. It was a beautiful thing. There were no robots spouting cloaked/coded topics. It was human interaction." catherinehaustein.substack.com/p/the-ever-e...

Sarah, you're a good human, and I appreciate you.

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

It's HOPPING at 2 Dogs Pub, but you can find me here in a booth on the left eating nachos until 7!

Questions Grow Over Mystery Of Missing Legislative Branch

There are NEW ways?

I've heard from Rep. Jason Gearhart that there was information clarifying that this permit will not be to export Iowa water out of state. I was unable to attend the public meeting in the fall and didn't find any info reported. I look forward to learning more at the 9th.

First Dane's Dairy of the season for me! Chunky monkey that I'll TRY to save for after dinner... at least, most of it!

Made it to Hiawatha for the first Corridor Conference on Aging! Morning and afternoon keynotes, 5 rotating breakout sessions, service providers, and over a hundred Iowans learning and planning together. Older Iowans deserve my respect and support as they navigate life, so I learn from Heritage AAA!

#artsinschools If a kid in your life invites you to a concert at their school, and you can go, go! Thank you, Lemme Elementary, for such a delightful morning interlude!

NORTHEAST, IA- Drop In Opportunity to SHOW UP!! I've expressed major concerns about this Water Use Permit application to EXPORT IOWA WATER OUT OF STATE. Tues, 6/9 1-6pm Presentations at 1pm and 5pm, but stop by any time to learn and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. 1/2

LWVJC annual meeting brings together many of my FAVORITE people to catch up, learn, and plan for the next year! Tonight, our auditor Julie Persons talked about the process that got us the JoCo Supervisor districts (still unequal treatment under the law, but not HER fault!) and election security!

I forgot about Pattison Sand.

Go vote #JoCo! Early voting details at: johnsoncountyiowa.gov/june-2-2026-... (I made y'all a cute video, but BlueSky isn't liking something about it.)

***garden intensifies***

Curious or concerned about elections security in Iowa? There's a webinar for that, and it will feature alum of the Johnson County Auditor's Office, Bailey Kelley, now Director of Elections for our ENTIRE fantastic state! teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/...

Curious what the 26 candidates for IA Gov. have to say about cancer? And who just didn't respond at all? There's a survey JUST for that! Click "Download the Gubernatorial Survey Report" canceriowa.org/2026-guberna...

@jocoauditor has early voting up and running, with drive-thru, curbside, walk in, or drop off!! Try to drop off absentee ballots rather than mailing. With the cuts to USPS causing delays and the shortened timeline that my colleagues voted for, you don't want your vote not to count! #JoCoVotes 1/2

Sidenote: I really don't want this to be going on long enough for me to have to make Nitrate Monitor Scale the new nail trend for 2027, y'all. But I will. #AdvocacyNails 1/2

Messing with property taxes hurts schools all across Iowa. We have to think through the ramifications of our decisions in the #IALegis. #ListeningBeforeLegislating www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/r... 1/2

Water, healthcare, education. This primary season, ask your candidates: what are they planning to do?

I grew up wearing Goodwill hand-me-downs and relying on the free summer lunch program. I know what so many Iowa families are feeling right now because I’ve lived it. We need more individuals from places like Council Bluffs in the Senate, not more millionaires.

More flowers blooming every day right now! 🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼🪷🪻🏵️

Hey, #JoCoVotes, check out EVERY candidate for our 5 County Supervisor seats thanks to Greater, IC! greateriowacity.com/resources/pr...

SUBMIT YOUR ACT AT: forms.gle/UZxTJSnhA9NP...

Gorgeous morning to get some long-put-off errands done and walk across the Iowa River at the Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory building.

Because efficiency is kinda my thing - Accountability for All Plan: https://bit.ly/4eI3Nza Healthcare Plan: https://bit.ly/4tw7uLV Cannabis Plan: https://bit.ly/4dj89KF Merch & Yard Signs: https://bit.ly/4f5h3Oi Volunteer: https://bit.ly/4tYp5x8 Contribute: https://bit.ly/4vow8QQ

Springtime sunshine garden!

Primary voting starts tomorrow, May 13 and runs through Jun 1! I've requested an absentee ballot, since I'm working the polls in North Liberty on election Day! What's YOUR #plantovote? Thanks JoCo Auditor for making it as secure and easy as possible!

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Happy #Bike2WorkWeek, Iowa City! Since I'm working from home this morning, I got in a box round trip ride before diving in! Thanks to Iowa City Climate Action, ICPL, ICPD, and MPOJC for hosting!