Image of ... [[link removed]]
Politics in a Nutshell
State worker groups oppose suggested IPERS cuts, new teacher pay model • Iowa Capital Dispatch [[link removed]]
Kim Reynolds’ DOGE task force, in their mission to make Iowa’s state government more efficient, has suggested privatizing incoming public state employees’ IPERS and other benefits. This will only make Iowa a less attractive state to work in, and could potentially cut the earned retirements of current workers.
Tariffs could make your car insurance more expensive [[link removed]]
This headline explains itself — Trump's tariffs are making life more expensive for everyone.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard [[link removed]] Trump, in a troubling authoritative move, has seized control of D.C.’s police and deployed the National Guard in the city. Trump’s reasoning for this power grab is based on a lie. D.C. is not experiencing a rise in crime. In reality, it’s the lowest that it’s been in decades. The situation is developing, but one thing remains clear above all: this should be America’s country, not Donald Trump’s.
Representatives on the Record
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (202) 225-6576
Does Rep. Miller-Meeks support Trump’s tariff war? Prices are rising by the day. How far do they have to go before she steps in and does something? Why is she standing idly by in Congress as Trump’s tariffs raise inflation, instead of fighting for her constituents who are hurt by them?
Representative Ashley Hinson (202) 225-2911
Does Rep. Hinson support Trump’s tariff war? Prices are rising by the day. How far do they have to go before she steps in and does something? Why is she standing idly by in Congress as Trump’s tariffs raise inflation, instead of fighting for her constituents who are hurt by them?
Representative Zach Nunn (515) 400-8180
Does Rep. Nunn support Trump’s tariff war? Prices are rising by the day. How far do they have to go before he steps in and does something? Why is he standing idly by in Congress as Trump’s tariffs raise inflation, instead of fighting for his constituents who are hurt by them?
Representative Randy Feenstra (712) 224-4692
Does Rep. Feenstra support Trump’s tariff war? Prices are rising by the day. How far do they have to go before he steps in and does something? Why is he standing idly by in Congress as Trump’s tariffs raise inflation, instead of fighting for his constituents who are hurt by them?
Take Action
Volunteer with the Iowa Democratic Party below. Help take our state and country back from the brink of Republican chaos.
Volunteer Today [[link removed]]
Join the IDP at one of the many events being hosted in every corner of the state. See the full list of events by visiting iowademocrats.org and clicking the “Calendar” button in the top right corner.
VAN Training
When: Wed, August 13, 6:00pm
Where: Online
Description: VAN training for new users, and for experienced users who want to freshen up their skills. Open to the public.
Zoom Link: [link removed] [[link removed]]
Volunteer Hall of Fame, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Kossuth, Floyd, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties as well as the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding
When: Thurs, August 14, 5 p.m.
Where: Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA
Description: Join Democrats from across the state for fun and food, and hear from our candidates who are running in 2026. Former United States Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn will be this year’s keynote speaker. Dunn was one of the officers who bravely protected the U.S. Capitol and its lawmakers during the violent attack by insurrectionists. Today, he continues to speak out for democracy and make “good trouble.”
Get your tickets: [link removed] [[link removed]]
Volunteer Hall of Fame, Jasper, Warren, Marion, and Mahaska Counties
When: Sat, August 16, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Maytag Park 301 South 11th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
Description: The next regional Volunteer Hall of Fame will be a fun evening of games, trivia, food, and volunteer awards. It's the party's way of giving back to volunteers and their families, bringing folks together, and celebrating the great work that's happening in the area to support Democrats. The event will feature an award program and several high-profile guest speakers, including Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, and House Minority Leader Brian Meyer.
RSVP Here: [link removed] [[link removed]]
Volunteer Hall of Fame, Lucas, Monroe, Appanoose, Wapello, Wayne and Davis Counties
When: Sun, August 17, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lucas County Fairground 4-H Exhibit Building, 48293 Hy Vee Rd, Chariton, IA 50049
Description: Please join the Iowa Democratic Party and the Democratic County Parties from Lucas, Monroe, Appanoose, Wapello, Wayne and Davis County at a Regional Hall of Fame event hosted on August 17th starting at 2:00 pm at the 4-H Exhibit Building of the Lucas County Fairgrounds.
RSVP Here: [link removed] [[link removed]]
Submit An Event [[link removed]]
Note From the Chair
Hey folks! Rita Hart here.
Kim Reynolds’ DOGE task force is proving just as sketchy as Elon Musk’s. The task force is set up to make our government more efficient, but members seem more focused on cutting programs and services Iowans use every day.
Two ideas they’ve proposed have been making changes to Iowa’s public employee retirement system, called IPERS, and tying teacher pay to student performance. Changing from a defined benefits program to a defined contribution program will fundamentally change one of the best-funded retirement systems in the country since 1953. Gutting state employee retirement accounts will make it harder to retain good workers, as well as hurt the communities that rely on their retirement income. Tying teacher pay to student achievement is somehow an even worse idea, and will only end up punishing teachers for student situations that are simply out of their control.
These two proposals boil down to the same thing: the state can save money if we squeeze it out of the people who work for us. This isn’t the kind of thinking that’s going to solve Iowa’s problems.
Iowa needs a change in leadership. And every day we’ll continue to fight to get it. I appreciate your continued involvement and support of the Iowa Democratic Party.
Sincerely,
Rita Hart
IDP Chair
Chip in $25 [[link removed]] Chip in $50 [[link removed]]
Chip in $100 [[link removed]] Chip in $200 [[link removed]]
Chip in $250 [[link removed]] Other Amount [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]]
We believe that emails are the best way for our organization to stay in touch with supporters like you. But if you'd like to receive fewer emails, click here. [[link removed]]
Chip in a one-time donation [[link removed]]
Chip in a recurring donation [[link removed]]
If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .
PAID FOR BY THE IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
www.iowademocrats.org [[link removed]]
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee
The Iowa Democratic Party,
5661 Fleur Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50321