BREAKING: MAGA Grassroots Group Begs Trump Not to Endorse Randy Feenstra in GOP Gov Primary
BREAKING: MAGA Grassroots Group Begs Trump Not to Endorse Randy Feenstra in GOP Gov Primary DES MOINES – Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa today, a new report from Fox News reveals that a MAGA grassroots group in Iowa is circulating a petition begging Donald Trump not to endorse “absent congressman” Randy Feenstra in […]
IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa
IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa DES MOINES – Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa today, IDP Chair Rita Hart penned a new op-ed in the Des Moines Register to set the record straight on how this administration’s policies — and Iowa’s entire federal delegation — […]
“Drag Him Across the Finish Line”: No Show Randy Feenstra’s GOP Rivals Question His Strength as He Skips ANOTHER Forum
“Drag Him Across the Finish Line”: No Show Randy Feenstra’s GOP Rivals Question His Strength as He Skips ANOTHER Forum DES MOINES – At Thursday night’s GOP candidate forum in Eldridge, No Show Randy Feenstra’s Republican rivals didn’t hold back about his continued absence from the campaign trail and ability to win in November. Former […]
The Status Quo Squad: IDP Gov Race Newsletter 1/23/26
Welcome to The Status Quo Squad — your weekly newsletter from the Iowa Democratic Party bringing you the latest updates on the chaotic, messy, and wide-open Republican gubernatorial primary where all the candidates promise one thing: a continuation of the status quo that has failed Iowa for the last decade. This week, Randy Feenstra was too […]
ICYMI: Iowa Corn Growers “Furious” With New Development on E15
ICYMI: Iowa Corn Growers “Furious” With New Development on E15 The Iowa Corn Growers Association blasted Congress as House Republicans cave to oil and gas lobby with a big spending bill that doesn’t include access to E15 Des Moines – As Iowa’s agricultural economy struggles under the weight of rising input costs, tariffs, and low prices, House […]
Iowa Republicans Get What They Voted For: Higher Health Insurance Prices, Fewer People Insured
Iowa Republicans Get What They Voted For: Higher Health Insurance Prices, Fewer People Insured DES MOINES – Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation let premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act expire at the beginning of the year, knowing it would make health insurance premiums skyrocket and force thousands of Iowans off their health insurance plans. Randy […]
One Year Into His Term, Trump Has Failed to Deliver on Key Campaign Promises
One Year Into His Term, Trump Has Failed to Deliver on Key Campaign Promises New study finds Iowa families paid $1,303 more under Trump’s Administration DES MOINES – One year of Trump back in office has been a disaster for hardworking Iowa families who are seeing their costs skyrocket and losing their health care. According to […]
ICYMI: MercyOne Ottumwa clinic to close Feb. 27; another clinic reduces services
ICYMI: MercyOne Ottumwa clinic to close Feb. 27; another clinic reduces services DES MOINES – Today, MercyOne announced it will close its family and internal medicine facility in Ottumwa. Patients will be referred to the nearest MercyOne Family Medicine, which is about an hour away in Centerville. The health system said its human resources team is working with […]
IDP Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
IDP Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade DES MOINES – On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, IDP Chair Rita Hart released the following statement on Kim Reynolds’ and Iowa Republicans’ extreme abortion ban that’s made Iowa worst in the country for OB-GYNs and made it harder for women to get essential care: “A decade of one-party rule has left Iowa with one […]
Messy Infighting and Cheap Personal Attacks Turbocharge Chaotic GOP Gov Primary
Messy Infighting and Cheap Personal Attacks Turbocharge Chaotic GOP Gov Primary DES MOINES – After no-show and “100% establishment” Randy Feenstra stumbled into election year facing ridicule from local Republicans for running a “milquetoast” campaign and taking heat from his opponents for failing to show up at multi-candidate events, Iowa’s chaotic and messy GOP gubernatorial […]