‘Everything, everywhere, all at once': Tariffs, costs and disease squeeze Iowa farms
Iowa farmers are feeling the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs. “I tell everybody, it’s everything, everywhere, all at once,” said April Hemmes, who farms about 900 acres of corn and soybeans south of Hampton. “Our input – the cost to put this crop in the ground – is going up, and our prices are not. … We just have a lot going on all at once.” |
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Representatives on the Record |
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Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (202) 225-6576 Why did Mariannette Miller-Meeks vote for a spending bill that will cause Iowans’ health insurance premiums to increase by an average of $1,000 per year? Why is she making healthcare more expensive for working Iowans? Is she in favor of shutting down the government just so Republicans can have their way and increase health insurance prices? |
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Representative Ashley Hinson (202) 225-2911
Why did Ashley Hinson vote for a spending bill that will cause Iowans’ health insurance premiums to increase by an average of $1,000 per year? Why is she making healthcare more expensive for working Iowans? Is she in favor of shutting down the government just so Republicans can have their way and increase health insurance prices? |
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Representative Zach Nunn (515) 400-8180
Why did Zach Nunn vote for a spending bill that will cause Iowans’ health insurance premiums to increase by an average of $1,000 per year? Why is he making healthcare more expensive for working Iowans? Is he in favor of shutting down the government just so Republicans can have their way and increase health insurance prices? |
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Representative Randy Feenstra (712) 224-4692
Why did Randy Feenstra vote for a spending bill that will cause Iowans’ health insurance premiums to increase by an average of $1,000 per year? Why is he making healthcare more expensive for working Iowans? Is he in favor of shutting down the government just so Republicans can have their way and increase health insurance prices? |
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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 “Events” under the “Take Action” tab at the top of the page. |
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NW Iowa Dinner with Democrats
When: Wed, September 24, 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Where: Willow Creek Banquet Hall, 935 Park Lane, Le Mars, Iowa
Description: The NW Iowa Dinner with Democrats is an annual event sponsored by the Democratic parties of Lyon, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties. Those attending will have the opportunity to hear from a number of Democratic candidates running for statewide or national offices in 2026, including Ryan Peterman, Iowa Secretary of State; Nathan Sage, U.S. Senate; Julie Stauch, Governor of Iowa; Stephanie Steiner, Iowa’s 4th District in the U.S. House; Josh Turek, U.S. Senate; Nate Willems, Iowa Attorney General; and Ashley WolfTornabane, Iowa’s 4th District in the U.S. House. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., meal service will begin at 5:50, and the program will start at 6:30. Dinner will be catered by Lally’s Eastside Restaurant in Le Mars and will feature a two-piece chicken dinner, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, and dessert. Beverages will include water, lemonade and iced tea, as well as drinks that can be purchased at a cash bar. Tickets are $25 per person.
RSVP Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025dinnerwithdems
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Liberty and Justice Celebration When: Sun, November 9, 4 p.m. Where: Iowa Events Center, 300 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Description: The Liberty and Justice Celebration is back in town! We will celebrate Democratic victories in 2025, hear from our candidates, and set the stage for 2026. This is the last week to get early bird prices, so get your early bird tickets now!
Get Early Bird Tickets Here: Liberty and Justice Celebration |
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Hey folks! Rita Hart here. |
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The federal government is, once again, approaching a shutdown under Trump. During a shutdown, America’s military personnel won’t receive paychecks. Flights will be delayed and canceled because TSA agents won’t get paid for their shifts. Social Security offices will shut down. A shutdown would affect every American in some way. |
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This could all happen just because Republicans are attempting to pass a funding bill that allows the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits to expire. This will raise the average cost of annual premiums for Iowans an average of $1,000. |
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Republicans have control of the House and the Senate. The ball’s in their court, and Trump has given them standing orders to work on a budget resolution by themselves. |
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Every day it’s becoming clearer Iowa Republicans are leaving working folks in the dust. It is getting harder and harder to make ends meet and Republicans are not doing anything to lower costs. Iowans deserve better. We need to elect leaders who will step up and make sure working families are getting the necessary medical care that allows them to live healthy lives. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit iowademocrats.org.
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Sincerely, Rita Hart IDP Chair |
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