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Even After Iowa’s Personhood Bill Fiasco, Republicans Keep Playing Games with IVF

September 17, 2024
Iowa Senators Grassley, Ernst Vote Against Federal IVF Protections DES MOINES – On Sep 17th, Senate Republicans made it clear that they do not support IVF treatments after all. Forget… Read More

Lack of Funding Bill, Farm Bill Show Miller-Meeks and Nunn Aren’t Doing Their Jobs

September 12, 2024
Iowa’s Farmers, Veterans, Seniors and Small Business Owners Rely on Federal Funding DES MOINES – On Sep 11th, Republicans in Congress announced they can’t reach a deal on a… Read More

Kamala Harris Shares Vision to Help Iowa Families

September 11, 2024
DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement at the conclusion of Sep 11th’s presidential debate:“On Sep 11th, Kamala Harris made it crystal… Read More

Reynolds Gives $4 Million in Grants to Private Schools Mostly in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids

September 6, 2024
Seven out of eleven private schools that will receive grant money from the Governor are in Iowa’s two largest cities DES MOINES – Once again, Kim Reynolds’ determination to give… Read More

Help Wanted: Nation’s Least Popular Governor is Looking for a New Lt.

September 4, 2024
DES MOINES – Kim Reynolds, known for being the nation’s least popular Governor, is looking for a new running mate for 2026 after Lt. Gov Adam Gregg resigned on Sept. 3. Since Reynolds… Read More

Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center Pause Hiring Physicians Dedicated to Obstetrics and Labor and Delivery Services

August 30, 2024
DES MOINES – On Aug 30th, Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center announced they will pause hiring physicians who are dedicated to obstetrics and labor and delivery services. This is… Read More

Rita Hart on New AEA Staffing Report: 'Are you Kidding Me?'

August 29, 2024
Iowa Democrats respond to Kim Reynolds false claim that ‘nothing has changed’ for Iowa AEAs. DES MOINES – After Kim Reynolds dismissed concerns about the status of Iowa’s… Read More

Iowa Delegation Thanks Speakers, Special Guests for an Unforgettable Week

August 23, 2024
CHICAGO, IL — This past week has been an inspirational week for the Iowa delegates who attended the Democratic National Convention. Iowa’s delegates heard from top Democratic leaders from… Read More

Statement on August 13th’s Verdict

August 13, 2024
DES MOINES - On Aug 13th, Biden-Harris 2024 Communications Director Michael Tyler released the following statement on Aug 13th’s verdict “In New York today, we saw that no one is above… Read More

ICYMI: Brenna Bird Goes All-In On Total Abortion Ban

August 13, 2024
Bird Announced Her Office Won’t Help Rape Victims Access Abortions DES MOINES — On Friday, Brenna Bird announced her office is permanently ending the Iowa Attorney General’s… Read More

ICYMI: Brenna Bird Goes All-In On Total Abortion Ban

August 13, 2024
DES MOINES — Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Rita Hart issued the following statement at the conclusion of the June 4, 2024 Iowa primaries: “Democrats are ready to make a change!… Read More

Rita Hart Congratulates Lanon Baccam on 3rd District Win

August 13, 2024
DES MOINES - Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Rita Hart issued the following statement congratulating Lanon Baccam on Aug 13th’s unofficial election results: “Lanon has served our… Read More

IDP Issues Statement on Miller-Meeks Nearly Losing her Primary

August 13, 2024
DES MOINES - The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following statement regarding Mariannette Miller-Meeks nearly losing her primary: “It took almost a million dollars in special interest… Read More

Iowa Democratic Party Launches 2024 “Plan Your Vote” GOTV Effort

August 13, 2024
The effort will focus on inactive Democrats, those that voted in 2020, but not 2016, and new registrants The Iowa Democratic Party formally launched iowademocrats.org/PlanYourVote to begin the… Read More

ICYMI: Iowa Democratic Party Announces Governor Andy Beshear as Special Guest for Liberty and Justice Celebration

August 13, 2024
Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Democratic Party announced Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be a special guest and the headline speaker at the annual Liberty & Justice Celebration on July 27,… Read More