February 1, 2025 Vol. 2, No. 9

Democrat Mike Zimmer wins special election for Iowa's 35th senate district seat 💙

“I am honored that the residents of Senate District 35 have put their faith in me to represent them in the Iowa Senate," Zimmer said in a statement. "Our campaign’s values of hard work and fairness resonated with a bipartisan coalition of voters in Clinton, Jackson and Scott counties. I‘m looking forward to working on behalf of the people of Eastern Iowa to help working Iowans get ahead, support our public schools and teachers, and help lower the cost of living.”

How Mike Zimmer pulled off an upset in Iowa Senate district 35 Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, Laura Belin

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A special thanks goes out to all volunteers that wrote post cards, made phone calls and door knocked. An EXCELLENT CANDIDATE and HARD WORK won this election. Scott County volunteers knocked 1,798 doors, called 1,664 voters and wrote 650 postcards!

We are excited to invite you to an engaging and fun-filled trivia night, all in support of our scholarship fund. Your participation will help us provide educational opportunities to deserving students and make a significant impact on their futures. Gather your friends and form a team or join an existing team to compete in a friendly battle of wits.

Lots of tables available so please Reserve your Trivia seat HERE

Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee

Ben Kamisar February 1, 2025

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Auditor Sand uncovers $430,000 fraud scheme in Iowa Workforce Development funded program Zachary Oren Smith January 30, 2025

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Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada could land this weekend. Here are some goods in the crosshairs PAUL WISEMAN January 31, 2025

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Iowa Senate Republicans recommend 2% state K-12 funding increase, matching governor’s proposal Robin Opsahl January 28, 2025 

ISEA President Joshua Brown said in a statement Tuesday that the organization is recommending a minimum 5% increase in funding. “Setting funding any less than that jeopardizes growth and opportunity in our public schools for more than 90 percent of the students in our state,” Brown said. “We look forward to working with Iowa legislators on finding the right solution.”

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IA Republicans advance bill to make schools teach that life begins at conception

Nikoel Hytrek January 24, 2025

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Bill would allow unsupervised 16-year-olds to provide ‘flex care’ for infants

Kathie Obradovich January 22, 2025 

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EPA confirms addition of seven water segments to Iowa's impaired waters list

Wally Taylor January 13, 2025

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2024 IOWA CANCER REGISTRY State Health Registry of Iowa

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Iowa Cancer Registry to visit all Iowa counties to share cancer data 

Cami Koons January 2, 2025 

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Empowering Iowans to use your voice

Your state representative and senator need to hear from you on the issues, and that you are paying attention to their votes. Call, email, text, or write them.

Find your state senator or representative and other elected officials HERE

Find everything you need to know about legislation HERE

Contact Governor Reynolds HERE

House Switchboard: 515.281.3221 Senate Switchboard: 515.281.3371

Iowa Capitol mailing address: 1007 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Thank you so much for your willingness to stand up and use your voice. Together we can and will make a difference!

Community Meeting, Saturday, February 8, 2025

Where: Davenport Public Library, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport

When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The focus of the meeting is water quality. This is an issue of broad concern, particularly in light of recent reports that show Iowa has the second highest cancer incidence (new cancer) rate in the nation. On hand to speak will be Monica Kurth who is a long-standing member of the Iowa House Natural Resources Committee and a representative of the Iowa American Water Company who can address questions about local water quality.

Legislative Forum Saturday, February 8, 2025

Where: Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Road, Riverdale/Bett

When: Social 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 Forum 10:30 to Noon

These forums provide an invaluable opportunity for community members to engage with local legislators, discuss challenges and opportunities facing our community, and collaborate on solutions that benefit all residents.

Tuesday, February 11th Central Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.

(Fellowship--6:30 p.m.)

UFCW Hall-2411 West Central Park, Davenport, IA

EVERYONE WELCOME, BRING A FRIEND!

Want to get involved? Sign up for a committee HERE

REGISTER HERE

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa Lobby Day

REGISTER HERE

Legislative Forum Saturday, March 8, 2025

Where: Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Road, Riverdale/Bett

When: Social 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 Forum 10:30 to Noon

These forums provide an invaluable opportunity for community members to engage with local legislators, discuss challenges and opportunities facing our community, and collaborate on solutions that benefit all residents.

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