All volunteer network
We’re a group of volunteers—former Iowa legislators and candidates, plus current political and policy folks—who’re working together to build a stronger network of grassroots organizations in Iowa that focus on politics, issues, and winning elections.
We have a strong desire to facilitate the growth, learning, and mutual support of grassroots organizations. Our objective is to showcase, enhance, and empower grassroots leaders and the organizations they establish, rather than competing with them.
We are independent of the Iowa Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee.
Our initial planning committee consists of Charlie Bruner, Kathy Focht, Jack Hatch, John Hedgecoth, Joe Enriquez Henry, Anne Kinzel, Ralph Rosenberg, and Mary Weaver.
Our Mission
Elect progressives by increasing citizen participation in the political process through collaboration among like-minded groups.
Our Goal
Create a web-based network that connects Iowa grassroots organizations, helps them grow, encourages other organizations to form, and ultimately builds effective citizen engagement throughout Iowa.
Our Services
- Website featuring grassroots organization throughout Iowa
- Interactive calendar for events and activities
- Statewide map identifying Iowa grassroots organizations
- Organizing assistance for public hearings
- Help with messaging and policy initiatives
- Fostering connections between other grassroots organizations
- Promoting connections to state and national groups and their resources and activities that can advance grassroots work.
- Works outside of formal political party structures
- Sharing of educational resources