Iowa

It looks like it was made with a Microsoft clip art program. Are they down a graphic designer?

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We had 100-150 people, mostly middle aged. We had more people honking in support than shouting “TRUMP!” or driving by waving trump flags.

Anyone else go to protests today ?

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The Theatre Museum is a small museum located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. I have had the pleasure to work with them on organizing their collection of tent theatre records and artifacts, as well as create a few videos for them. Super neat musuem with an incredibly unique collection.

The Iowa Supreme Court has removed from the bench a magistrate who questioned the veracity of an alleged sexual assault victim because he was a teenage male and asked whether a defendant in a separate case was a “w------.”

Magistrate David J. Hanson, who is based in Fayette County and has practiced law for more than 36 years, is “simply and unalterably unsuited to be a judge,” and is “unable to preside over any proceeding involving a sexual assault,” the court ruled on Friday.

Its decision to remove Hanson from the bench takes effect in 10 days, assuming Hanson has not resigned before then.

Rally · Volunteer organized for Indivisible

When: Saturday, April 19 1 – 3pm CDT

Where: Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50319

About this event: This is a community support rally with 50501 Iowa, and other local organizations. We are coming together and asking attendees to bring the following items to DONATE to The Food Bank of Iowa.

Suggested items: Non-Perishable Food items (canned food) Feminine hygiene products (pads & tampons) Personal hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.) Household items (laundry detergent, dish soap, etc.)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE UNOPENED

thank you for coming together in support of community.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on social media Friday she will not seek reelection to another term — an unexpected move that resets the state's political landscape ahead of a 2026 midterm election year.

"Now, it’s time for me to be there for them," she said. "To help them through the next stage of life. To watch every track meet and basketball game ... I’ll be working hard for you every single day until my term ends." Reynolds' husband, Kevin, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023, although she told reporters in 2024 he was doing well after receiving treatment.

Democrats in the state have been hoping to strongly contest the governor's race in 2026, particularly in a midterm year when national political dynamics have historically favored the party that doesn't control the White House.

Iowa's lone Democrat elected to statewide office, Auditor Rob Sand, is expected to run make a run for governor though he has made no formal announcement.

The Iowa Judicial Qualifications Commission, which hears complaints about judges’ conduct, has recommended that the Iowa Supreme Court suspend Hanson, a part-time magistrate who is based in Fayette County and practiced law for more than 36 years. The recommendation is tied to comments made by Hanson in two separate criminal matters.

On Aug. 5, 2022, he refused to sign an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old girl in a sexual abuse case in which the alleged victim was a male. According to court records, Hanson reviewed the matter and, with regard to the alleged victim, stated in writing, “The boy will automatically think, ‘Alright! I’m gonna GET some!’”

In July 2023, Hanson was presiding over a case in which an individual was charged with driving without a license or insurance. A law-student intern who was prosecuting the case later complained that during the proceedings Hanson asked, “Is this guy a wetback? An illegal?” According to the commission, Hanson also asked whether the prosecutor was sure the defendant, who wasn’t present at the time, hadn’t stolen someone’s identification. The intern later complained that Hanson’s conduct made her “extremely uncomfortable” and raised concerns that Hanson, due to his use of a “racist slur,” was biased.

Hanson then likened the decision he faced in that case with what he called the “travesty” of the testimony that was given during the U.S. Supreme Court nomination hearings for Justice Kavanaugh in 2018

The commission recommended the Iowa Supreme Court impose a 90-day suspension without pay and require Hanson to submit to educational training on anger management and bias.

The court has yet to rule on the commission’s recommendation of a 90-day suspension.

When: Saturday, April 5 12 – 2pm CDT

Where: Office of Rep. Zach Nunn 400 Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309

About this event Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Des Moines is fighting back!

They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our clean air and water, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨

📍 Where: Outside the Office of Rep. Zach Nunn
📅 When: 12pm, April 5, 2025

This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.

A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Check out handsoff2025.com for more information.