No More Tricks!

Halloween is over… Governor Branstad needs to put the brakes on his unilateral decision to privatize Iowa’s Medicaid program. His plan is to turn over the care of more than a half million Iowans—that’s one in five of us—to four managed care companies by January 1, 2016. With this change, we will see administrative costs … Read more

Fight for Families! – Protect Children’s Programs – Sign our Petition!!

Healthcare for Millions of Families at Risk! Right now Congress is failing to prioritize children’s health and nutrition programs. Without action from our elected officials, these programs will run out before the end of this year. Members of Congress are not putting our children first and making these issues a priority. The Child Health Insurance … Read more

Have you made YOUR reservation?

It’s not too late!!! We’ve made it very easy! Just click on SAVE ME A SPOT! and fill out the RSVP information! It’s going to be an all Iowa evening, with dinner catered by Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ from Pleasantville; gourmet popcorn from our friends at Popcorn Heaven; cookies from Thelma’s Treats and more!! We’re looking … Read more

Democracy for the Common Good: A Call to Action

Join Us Saturday, February 7; 9:30 – 1:30 pm To hear Keynote speaker John Nichols, Washington correspondent for the Nation magazine and ICAN’s Executive Director Sue Dinsdale, among others. Corporations wield too much political power, but people have political power, too. Starting in Iowa and New Hampshire, where people have incomparable access to the presidential … Read more

THE INSIDERS With Dave Price: Jan. 18th Edition, Sue Dinsdale

Governor Terry Branstad had his say earlier in the week with his Condition of the State address.  Sue Dinsdale of the Iowa Citizens Action Network joins Channel 13’s Dave Price in this week’s edition of The Insiders, and she gives her response to the Governor’s address. Part I Part II Sue Dinsdale of the Iowa … Read more

ICAN 35th Anniversary Celebration February 20, 2015

Join Us At Our 35th Anniversary Celebration Friday, February 20, 2015 5:30 – 8 pm Program at 6:30 pm Johnston Lion’s Club 6401 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa Featuring Guest Speaker Senator Bernie Sanders, I-VT A captivating and inspiring speaker, Senator Sanders knows we need everyday people driving the agenda, working together to make Wall … Read more

…IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Make a tax deductible Donation Today.

If you are still interested in making a TAX DEDUCTIBLE gift to help Iowa Citizen Action Network continue our great work….  …IT’S NOT TOO LATE! You can make a secure on-line contribution to our Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation by clicking on: YES, I’ll make a year end donation! Whether it’s working on raising … Read more

Burger King: Don’t Abandon the USA!

Protesters spoke against Burger King’s plan to undergo a “corporate inversion,” which is when a company buys a foreign business and then moves its headquarters to that new country. Read more here.

Tell Joni Ernst to stand with Iowans

Burger King is the latest in a string of corporations considering using a tax loophole known as “corporate inversion” to avoid paying its fair share of taxes in the United States.  At the final debate, State Senator Ernst renewed her pledge to help corporations by not raising taxes or moving to stop this practice.  Will … Read more

Great Response for Popcorn and Politics Town Hall Meeting with Bernie Sanders

Over 100 people attended the Town Hall meeting with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on October 5 in Coralville, Iowa.  The meeting was sponsored by  ICAN, ADA, and the Iowa Alliance of Retired Americans. Panelists included: ReShonda Young, Iowa Main Street Alliance and small business owner; Chris Schwartz, Americans for Democratic Action; Midge Slater, Iowa Alliance … Read more