Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center Pause Hiring Physicians Dedicated to Obstetrics and Labor and Delivery Services
Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center Pause Hiring Physicians Dedicated to Obstetrics and Labor and Delivery Services DES MOINES – Today, 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 devastating news to Iowa women and families, who are having an […]
Rita Hart on New AEA Staffing Report: “Are you Kidding Me?”
Rita Hart on New AEA Staffing Report: “Are you Kidding Me?” 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 AEA’s saying “nothing has changed”, former Iowa Educator and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart joined a press […]
Iowa Delegation Thanks Speakers, Special Guests for an Unforgettable Week
Iowa Delegation Thanks Speakers, Special Guests for an Unforgettable Week 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 across the nation who helped build enthusiasm for Kamala Harris and the Democratic ticket. The Iowa delegation […]
Iowa is Blueprint for Trump’s radical plan to “close up” Dept. of Education
Iowa is Blueprint for Trump’s radical plan to “close up” Dept. of Education Des Moines, IA — During the bizarre interview with Elon Musk on Twitter, Donald Trump admitted he wants to get rid of the Department of Education and cited Iowa Republicans as the model for the country. “Everyone should be paying attention to what’s happening […]
IDP CHAIR RITA HART CONGRATULATES VICE PRESIDENT NOMINEE TIM WALZ
IDP CHAIR RITA HART CONGRATULATES VICE PRESIDENT NOMINEE TIM WALZ Des Moines, IA — Today, Iowa Democratic Party Rita Hart released the following statement after Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz will be her running mate in 2024: “Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is a great candidate for Vice President because he understands Midwest principles, how hard Iowans […]
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect “[Republicans] think that government, not women, know what’s best for themselves and for their families.” Des Moines, IA — Yesterday – one year after Iowa MAGA Republicans passed one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, banning abortion before most women know they’re pregnant – […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Going Into Effect
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Going Into Effect Des Moines, IA — Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement regarding Iowa’s six-week abortion ban taking effect: “Today is a sad day for women and families all over Iowa. A draconian abortion ban has now […]
IDP’s Liberty and Justice Celebration with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is Sold Out!
IDP’s Liberty and Justice Celebration with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is Sold Out! Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Democratic Party is thrilled to share that our upcoming Liberty and Justice Celebration with keynote speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is now sold out. Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Democratic Party is thrilled to share that our […]
Iowa DNC Delegation Unanimously Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
Iowa DNC Delegation Unanimously Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris Des Moines, IA — This evening, the Iowa Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually to discuss the 2024 Presidential Nomination and decided to unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart, who also chairs the Iowa delegation to the […]
ICYMI: Democrats Unite In Opposition to Abortion Ban
ICYMI: Democrats Unite In Opposition to Abortion Ban See What Iowa Democrats are Saying About Republicans’ Six-Week Abortion Ban DES MOINES – Iowa Democrats stood united in their efforts to protect women’s healthcare rights this weekend following the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Republicans’ six-week abortion ban. See what Iowa Democrats had to say: “As […]