Thinking about running for school board or in a municipal race in 2023? Now is the time to get ready to run.

Ready to Run® Iowa is a nonpartisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their communities. Read more about the 2023 Ready to Run Training Schedule and learn how to receive more information about the program.

For more information about the IDP Build Our Bench Program, please contact IDP Vice Chair June Owens at [email protected]. 

• Megan Srinivas: With the days getting shorter, it is important to prioritize our mental health. Take some time this winter season to check in with those in your life that might be struggling. You can visit namiiowa.org/resources/ for more information. #Iowa #MentalHealth
• Kamala Harris: ‘Tis the season! We invited students from across Washington, D.C. to make ornaments and celebrate the holidays with us.
• Miguel Cardona: When I visit schools, it’s not only to say hello but to learn how teachers across the country are reimagining education for their students & to share those lessons with others.

• Iowa House Democrats make history, electing leadership team comprised of women
• Waterloo Woman’s Eviction Underscores Iowa’s Worsening Housing Crisis
• Here’s when drug prices will start to decrease for Medicare recipients

Who can resist a little space news? NASA’s Artemis mission is working to send humans to the moon by 2025, and Artemis I, a test flight for new reentry and landing methods, performed “flawlessly."

Now, the U.S. is one large step closer to sending the first woman and person of color to the moon. Read more about the Artemis mission here.

Tis the season for all kinds of delicious baked goods, but especially cookies! Our digital director Lauren is going to try her hand at spritz cookies this year.

If you're not into baking, you'll still enjoy this time-lapse cookie decoration from Dr. Jill Biden and the White House.