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📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝

On the eve of the Dobbs decision anniversary this upcoming weekend, I’m sure many of you are assured by the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to block a near-total ban on abortion in our state. 

Iowa Democrats trust women to make the best decision for themselves and their families – without shame, stigma, or interference from politicians. Iowa Republicans continue to impose politics onto a personal health care decision.

Our job going forward is to listen to the needs of our fellow Iowans and ensure that folks in every corner of the state can access the medical care they need, no matter where they live or what’s in their wallet.

One of my goals as Chair has been to clean up our data and train our folks on the ground about best practices for collecting and maintaining outstanding records. No campaign should have to start from scratch when we have so many talented grassroots activists doing this work year-round. 

We’re partnering with the Best Practices Institute to offer a virtual VAN training for Iowa Democrats on Thursday, June 29 at 5 PM. The training will cover how you can effectively use the tool to activate voters in your own community. No prior experience is required – RSVP today!

Coming off of a successful IDP Steering Committee Retreat where we established a foundation for a new strategic plan, I’ve got a busy schedule ahead of me this week. I’m headed to Denison for the Western Iowa Five County Democrats’ “Dogs and Brats for Democrats” to meet with new and old friends from Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Ida, and Shelby counties. I’ll be rounding out my week with a quick trip to Des Moines and Story County before joining the Scott County Democrats for their Red, White, and Blue Gala on Saturday.

I hope to see you at one (or more) of these great county party events!

Yours,

Rita Hart

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS 📅

DENISON
Dogs and Brats for Democrats
Tuesday, June 20 | Grill starts at 5:30 PM
Yellow Smoke Park Shelter
2237 Yellow Smoke Rd
MORE INFO HERE [[link removed]]

WASHINGTON
Iowa House Democrats Town Hall
Wednesday, June 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Washington Library
Nicola Stoufer Meeting Room
115 W Washington St
MORE INFO HERE [[link removed]]

DAVENPORT
Scott County Dems Red, White, and Blue Gala
Saturday, June 24 | Doors open at 5 PM
Rogalski Center
518 W W Locust St

BUY TICKETS HERE [[link removed]]

VIRTUAL
VAN Training for Iowa Democrats
Thursday, June 29 | 5 PM
REGISTER HERE [[link removed]]

📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱

Iowa Democratic Party: "I know this is not the end of the discussion, but I am glad that for today, Iowans can breathe a sigh of relief that their right to make their own health care decisions is protected under the law." - IDP Chair Rita Hart [[link removed]]

Iowa House Democrats: Access to abortion remains legal in Iowa as Iowa Supreme Court splits 3-3 on Governor Kim Reynolds' efforts to reinstate the 2018 6-week abortion ban. [[link removed]]

Iowa Senate Democrats: ICYMI: The cost of private school vouchers will likely EXCEED the estimated $107 million for the coming school year — meaning less funding for our public schools. Republicans are taking Iowa in the wrong direction. [[link removed]]

📰 IN THE NEWS 📰

Iowa budgeted for around 14,000 education savings accounts. Thousands more have applied. [[link removed]]

In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law largely banning abortion [[link removed]]

Cedar Rapids Officials Worry About Future Of Public Education [[link removed]]

If you or a loved one is having a tough time, know that you're not alone.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 [[link removed]]

The Trevor Project: Text “START” to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386 [[link removed]]

Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-565-8860 [[link removed]]

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