200 Activists Rallied at State Capitol on Saturday

ICAN and a statewide coalition of organizations had over 200 people rally for Immigration Reform on Saturday July 27. The Network for Immigration Reform and its supporters met on the west terrace of the Iowa state capitol to urge the House of Representatives and Tom Latham to vote Yes for Immigration Reform. The rally focused … Read more

Senators Harken and Durbin to hold Immigration Forum

Senators Tom Harkin and Dick Durbin are holding a special immigration forum in Ames on Friday morning! In the face of Rep. Steve King’s recent ugly claims about young immigrants, Senators Harkin and Durbin are uniting with DREAMers at this event to show the real faces of immigrants in Iowa. Please join us at this … Read more

ICAN’s Defending the American Dream Fundraiser: July 27, Des Moines

Join Us Saturday evening and/or Donate Now to help us continue our fight  to create jobs  to preserve Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid for economic justice for the working poor to give a voice to small business owners We’re fighting for YOU!! Saturday, July 27, 2013, 5:30—7:30 pm Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines, … Read more

Reunión para la reforma migratoria – el tiempo de actuar es ahora

Sábado, 27 de julio 2013– 2:00 pm Únase a nosotros con los amigos y la familia para pedir a la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. y el Rep. Tom Latham votar a favor de una reforma migratoria ahora. Este evento incluirá música, altavoces, payasos, bebidas y más para la gente de todas las edades y … Read more

Rally for immigration reform – the time to act is now

Saturday, July 27, 2013 – 2:00pm Join us with family and friends to ask the U.S. House of Representatives and Rep. Tom Latham to vote yes for immigration reform now. This event will include music, speakers, clowns, beverages and more for people of all ages and backgrounds. See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for … Read more

Media Advisory: Waterloo Business Woman to Join Nancy Pelosi at Press Conference Thursday in DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:       Sue Dinsdale, Iowa Citizen Action Network sdinsdale@iowacan.org 515-480-3240 Iowa Main Street Alliance Leader and ICAN member ReShonda Young to Join with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at the US Capitol Announcing The Economic Agenda for Women and Children Iowa Small Business Owners also set to meet with Members of Congress **To … Read more

Save the Date – July 27 Iowa Capitol Pro-Immigration Rally

A coalition of 24 central Iowa groups supporting immigration reform legislation plans a rally at the Iowa Capitol from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 27. The “Rally for Just Immigration Reform” is described by organizers as a celebration of the gifts of immigrants to Iowa communities and a call to action for the public … Read more

Join us for our Defending The American Dream Fundraiser July 27

Saturday, July 27, 2013, 5:30—7:30 pm Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 Click here to get your tickets by making your donation!

“The Dream is Now” Event July 9th

The fight for immigration reform is on its way through the House, and OFA volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to get it passed. Join them at this event on July 9th in Des Moines, Iowa. The Dream Is Now

ICAN Asks Rep. Latham to Support Immigration Reform

ICAN gathered with several organizations in front of Rep. Latham’s office today in Des Moines, to ask him to support Immigration Reform. The group followed up by going in and talking to his staff and delivering their statements. Below is a copy of ICAN’s statement.   ICAN Immigration Reform Statement On Thursday, the U.S. Senate … Read more