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Big Ag's dirty secret isn't so secret anymore - the entire country knows about Iowa's water pollution problem
As nitrate pollution and its health risks grow harder to ignore, the need for accountability and reform in Iowa—and across the country—has never been more urgent.

Nick S.
Oct 261 min read


Art Cullen reflects on his visit to Democracy Iowa meeting
As Cullen travels across Iowa promoting his book, he observes a recurring theme: people want the Iowa they once knew, where neighbors greeted each other kindly, schools excelled, and rural towns thrived on local businesses and open markets.

Nick S.
Oct 211 min read


Iowa's Senate race is competitive and let's admit it ... exciting!
Iowa Democrats showing deep bench strength as Senate race heats up.

Nick S.
Sep 71 min read


Iowa's Economy Is As Bad as Her Rivers are Dirty
Soybean commodity prices are down, and farm bankruptcies are up - just another year living in a state governed by Republicans

Nick S.
Jul 151 min read


Say Goodbye to Tornado Warnings, Reliable Radar and Climate Science
Several former NWS directors have warned that the proposed cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths, and there are concerns about the potential impact on public safety, economic interests and national security.

Nick S.
Jun 221 min read


Des Moines Students Embrace Civic Engagement for International Workers' Day (May 1, 2025)
As many of us joined peaceful protests to support May 1st - International Workers' Day, students, teachers and support staff at 70...

Nick S.
May 311 min read


Former Iowa judges condemn Trump administration's attacks on judiciary
By Laura Belin , Bleeding Heartland Two Iowa jurists are among more than 150 former state and federal judges who wrote to U.S. Attorney...
Goizane Mullin
May 81 min read


A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late. By Adrienne LaFrance , The Atlantic Magazine "Look around, take stock of where you are,...
Goizane Mullin
May 71 min read


Iowa small businesses impacted by tariffs - Happy DSM
Amy Hilmes of Happy DSM shared an open letter on social media about the disastrous impact tariffs will have on small businesses. Her...
Goizane Mullin
Apr 221 min read
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