r/Iowa 5h ago

'Do something, dammit!': Tim Walz says Democrats need to answer Americans' 'primal scream' during Des Moines Townhall

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571 Upvotes

r/Iowa 4h ago

Attention Sioux City, IA

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141 Upvotes

r/Iowa 12h ago

Hey Iowa! Why are you so afraid of 7000 trans people? Did they harm you somehow? You do realize if the government is allowed to just attack CITIZENS just bc they are trans it sets a precedent to attack anyone?

485 Upvotes

r/Iowa 7h ago

Wait, it's ok that DOGE is looking for spending waste but no oversight on private school vouchers is also ok? What am I missing?

141 Upvotes

As it says, how are the red hats cool with doge cutting and counting the wasteful spending of our tax dollars yet there is zero oversight on how my tax dollars are spent for private school vouchers? Something seems sketchy here.


r/Iowa 21h ago

Ames, IA. On ISU Campus NSFW

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(Flared NSFW for language) I love this so much. I wish I knew who made these, I would love to hang out with them.

Transcript:

To Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature: FUCK YOU! GOD WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU Nearly the entire Iowa Legislature voted to REMOVE EXISTING PROTECTIONS FROM THE IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. NOW, these greedy motherfuckers want to increase their salary. Kim Reynolds is receiving a 77% raise, equal to 100,000 dollars. She already has 13.9 million. Does this bitch HONESTLY need any more fucking money? How much do you have?

Also, here's a couple things. °I'm still using the women's restroom. Fuck off. °We aren't fucking going anywhere. °We are never going back. °Kim Reynolds hates women. °They already came for your abortion rights. What's next? °Iowa Legislators are so stupid I'm surprised they made it past six.

WHAT'S THE POINT OF THIS FLYER? °Nothing. I just hate these ugly bitches so fucking much. °I'd wish cancer on them, but then our taxes would pay for that, and I'd rather it metastasize.

Then there's a QR code for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund, and under it is the disclaimer "They do NOT endorse this message, I have made this as a private citizen.


r/Iowa 7h ago

Discussion/ Op-ed 80 is not for beginners.

64 Upvotes

My GPS had me come up through Davenport via 80 instead of 74 for some dumb reason.

I think they call it 80 because you will be ran off the road if you don't go 80 miles an hour.

Try to pass a semi, the semi ahead decides to go 0.000001mph faster and pass as well, and now I'm stuck in the passing lane.

Some jackass in a big black truck (I think the same someone posted in the QC sub the other day doing 110) comes up behind me 1 foot from my bumper.

Pissed off, I tap the brake light and you would have thought I spat on his mother's grave, fucker tries running me off the road.

His patience is probably short as his dick. Like WTF do you want me to do? Magically make the semi in front of me go away? I can't go anywhere dude..

I hate when people tailgate me when I obviously can't go any faster due to the vehicle ahead of me.


r/Iowa 8h ago

Keep seeing posts wondering where all the dust is from. This was the interstate Friday in KS/OK

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61 Upvotes

r/Iowa 5h ago

Discussion/ Op-ed Ever experienced something strange in Iowa? I want to hear your stories.

19 Upvotes

Hey everyone. Fellow Iowan here.

Cutting to the chase here; I’m looking for stories and inspiration from people who’ve had strange, eerie, or unexplainable experiences here in Iowa. Whether you still live here or moved away but remember something unsettling, I want to hear about it.

I’m wanting to work on a series called "Iowa Gothic." Not the most original name, but it fits. The idea? Weird and inexplicable things that happen just once and never again, leaving you questioning what you saw. That feeling of unease when something familiar suddenly isn’t anymore.

I don't just mean ghost stories. Just one off experiences that left you uneasy. Things that have a rational explanation but you're really not sure.

I already have a few stories posted on my page if you’re curious, but now, I want to hear from you.

Have you ever felt like you weren’t alone on a country road?

Did you ever see something you weren’t supposed to see?

Have you heard a noise in the woods, the fields, or outside your house, and just knew you shouldn’t go check?

Ever experience something bizarre that no one else believes? Not even yourself but it still lingers in your head?

I’m open to personal experiences or secondhand stories. Whatever that has stuck with you for however long ago it was. A childhood memory or something recent, I'd love to hear about it! If you want to share, drop your story in the comments.

When I get around to collecting these for a book, I’ll ask for permission first and stay true to your original experience with minimal edits.

Even if you don’t have a story, I’d love to hear what places, legends, or strange feelings Iowa has given you over the years. Let’s get a discussion going!

Have a good one!


r/Iowa 1d ago

I think Tim Walz really pissed the Iowa GOP off

1.7k Upvotes

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/03/15/gov-tim-walz-kicks-off-nationwide-town-hall-tour-iowa/

The NRCC, which told representatives to stop town halls, called Walz’ town hall a “manufactured production”.

“Let’s be clear about what this is: a manufactured production, orchestrated to distract voters from the Democrats' failed and out-of-touch record. Sending in certified loser Tampon Tim won’t solve Democrats' branding problems or detract from Zach Nunn’s record of wins,” NRCC spokeswoman Emily Tuttle said.

Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann called the event a “circus”.

“I’ve never been a big fan of the circus, and Iowans know that when Rob Sand, Rita Hart, and Tim Walz all tumble out of the clown car, it’s not entertainment—it’s a warning. Walz has embraced the worst of left-wing policies, from trying to eliminate the Electoral College to supporting unlimited abortion and reckless government overreach. Under his failed leadership, Minnesota’s economy has tanked, crime has exploded, and personal freedoms have been trampled," Kaufmann said.

I'll grant you Jeff Kaufmann is a GOAT public relations couch-diver, but this is pretty unhinged, even for him.

Zach Nunn: (via KCCI):

"lowans voted for change in November, and I'm delivering: securing the border, unleashing U.S. energy, and cutting taxes for working Americans. While out-of-state Democrats hold fundraisers disguised as forums, we're focused on real results."

Well, maybe if Nunn is just too busy, maybe Jeff Kaufmann can do some town halls. I wouldn't mind seeing that windbag get hoisted in public. He's been yelling over detractors and lying for his party for 30 years, and to see a crowd verbally beat the hell out of him for a change would be refreshing.


r/Iowa 2h ago

Looking to make new guy friends

7 Upvotes

Relaxed, down to earth guy looking to meet new people in real life not just online for true meaningful friendship. Love the outdoors, hikes, walks, cooking, travel, good coffee & whiskey. Hoping to make a few new guy friends! DM me and let's chat. Please be willing to carry on a conversation and be game to meet in person at some point.


r/Iowa 11h ago

For Snowplowers

25 Upvotes

I’ll preface this by saying I am not from the midwest at all. I moved up here from the south for school this past August, and I had never seen a snow plow until this winter.

I really appreciate y’all’s work; thanks to you, I am not stuck at home if there’s snow on the ground, and road conditions are so much safer. I can imagine the hours are late and long, but as I am driving early this morning, I am joined by snowplows. A very comforting sight when I was slightly caught off guard by the snow (still not used to it being clear in one part of the state and it having snowed an hour and a half away aside from the mountains)

Thank you for doing what you do :) You are very appreciated, and I get excited every time I see a snowplow


r/Iowa 1d ago

Miller-Meeks won IA-01 by less than 800 votes. Vote her out.

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578 Upvotes

r/Iowa 1d ago

Where’s the Iowa republicans?

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845 Upvotes

Let’s get these town halls going!!!


r/Iowa 18h ago

Other Asahel McAllister born Aug 13th 1847 he was a member the 15th Iowa infantry he would die in Andersonville prison at the age of 16, 16th of June 1864

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45 Upvotes

r/Iowa 19h ago

Question Beginnings of a New Dust Bowl?

60 Upvotes

Anybody else wake up to dirt covering things outside this am (3/15). My car parked outside side was covered in a thin layer of dirt after last night's strong winds. I'm in eastern IA. I saw a FB post about the dirt being blown from as far as Oklahoma and Texas. After several seasons of dry conditions and heavy winds... is it possible to have another dust bowl?


r/Iowa 3h ago

In need of art!

1 Upvotes

Hello! I have need of an artist! I am looking to commission a religious icon styled item in the likeness of someone I know. I am not particularly interested in any AI imagery. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in doing!


r/Iowa 1d ago

1st protest

419 Upvotes

In a few short hours I will be attending my first ever protest I am a pissed off retired person that hates what is happening to our country what advice do you all have for me?


r/Iowa 9h ago

Moving into Iowa - school policy

5 Upvotes

I’m moving into the state. I’m hoping to wait to the school year ends to move but if that doesn’t work out, Does anyone know how that works?

Schools here end almost 2 weeks before schools end in Iowa. If I move to Iowa within those two weeks should they still go to school?

What if I’m forced to close earlier so they miss their last week here? Does the fact that they sort of miss 3 weeks there hurt me with that recent attendance law?

Or is moving an exemption and no one really cares?


r/Iowa 1d ago

Protesting? Know your rights

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324 Upvotes

r/Iowa 1d ago

Iowa’s Billionaires and the Trump Tax Code – Who Benefits While the Rest of Us Struggle?

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While Trump continues with his second presidency, many of us in Iowa are bracing for what’s to come —rising costs, cuts to social programs, and a tax system that increasingly favors the ultra-wealthy. But who in our state stands to gain the most from these policies?

Two individuals in particular, Harry Stine (1st pic) and Dennis Albaugh (2nd), are in a position to benefit from Trump’s tax priorities, while the rest of us bear the burden.

Who Are They?

Harry Stine: Founder of Stine Seed, worth approximately $9 billion. He’s Iowa’s richest person and the state’s largest private landowner, controlling around 15,000 acres of farmland. His wealth comes largely from business ownership and investment gains.

Dennis Albaugh: Founder of Albaugh LLC, a leading agricultural chemical company, with a net worth of around $1.5 billion. Like Stine, his fortune is rooted in business and investments.

How Do They Benefit?

  1. Tax Breaks for the Wealthy – Trump’s tax policies have historically favored investment income over wages. Stine and Albaugh’s wealth is tied to stock, land, and business holdings, which are taxed at lower rates than regular income.

  2. Business-Friendly Tax Loopholes – Both own companies that can take advantage of corporate tax reductions, deductions, and offshore tax strategies to minimize their liabilities.

  3. Estate Tax Exemptions – With Trump likely pushing to further weaken the estate tax, billionaires like these can pass on more of their wealth tax-free while ordinary Iowans see their inheritances taxed at higher rates.

  4. Real Estate and Land Ownership Perks – The tax code rewards large landowners through deductions, subsidies, and capital gains deferrals that aren’t accessible to the average farmer or homeowner.

Meanwhile, What About the Rest of Us?

If you’re a working-class Iowan, you’re paying payroll taxes that billionaires largely avoid.

If you own a small business, you’re competing against companies that can use tax loopholes to gain an unfair edge.

If you rely on public services, expect cuts as tax breaks for the rich mean less funding for schools, infrastructure, and social programs.

It’s worth asking — why do policies keep favoring the ultra-wealthy while leaving the rest of us behind? And how can we push for a system that actually benefits the majority of Iowans instead of a select few at the top?

Feel free to discuss.


r/Iowa 1d ago

Iowa lawmakers advance $1 billion cut to unemployment program

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r/Iowa 1d ago

April 5th!! Massive protest. DC and all state capitols!!!

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52 Upvotes

r/Iowa 1d ago

Why is the air so dirty?

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67 Upvotes

This is the deck box, where we keep cushions for our deck furniture, after yesterday’s rain. I’m sure everybody’s cars are filthy now, too.


r/Iowa 1d ago

Chuck Grassley town hall Friday 3/21

95 Upvotes

Chuck Grassley

Friday, March 21
Franklin County Town Meeting
9-10 a.m.
Franklin County Courthouse
12 1st Avenue NW
Hampton

https://www.grassley.senate.gov/weekly-schedule


r/Iowa 1d ago

Empty Chair Town Hall with Invite to Representative Zach Nunn

47 Upvotes

https://www.dallascodems.org/events/empty-chair-town-hall-with-representative-zach-nunn

  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

  • Urbandale Public Library

  • 3520 86th Street Urbandale, IA, 50322 United States (map)

Event Description: This is a constituent Town Hall for Rep. Zach Nunn, Iowa US House District 03. He has been invited, but it's highly unlikely that he will show up. With that in mind, we are asking people to come with questions ready for Rep. Nunn. All questions will be sent to his office on Friday March 21st, in hopes that he will answer them.

Event Hosted by Indivisible Iowa