As the Senate continues debate on the immigration bill, for the first time in years we have the chance to create lasting change in our immigration system, to keep families together, and put 11 million aspiring Americans on a roadmap to citizenship. It’s up to us to continue the nationwide call for commonsense immigration reform. … Read more
ICAN and a statewide coalition of organizations had over 400 people marching for Immigration Reform on Saturday. The event consisted of a pre-rally in the Latino business corridor in downtown Des Moines, then a march through downtown Des Moines to Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, and a closing rally. The Latino and immigrant community, along … Read more
National Dayof Action to create a HUMAN CHAIN in front of key Congressional offices and Federal Buildings ICAN is working with the Iowa Alliance of Retired Americans (ARA) and a coalition of othergroups on a rally to stand against chained CPI. We’re going to make a human chain in DesMoines and Waterloo, around the federal … Read more
Join us for our Defending The American Dream Fundraiser Saturday, July 27, 2013, 5:30—7:30 pm Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 2013 ICAN Award Recipients: Public Service: Legislative Leadership: Progressive Hero: Roxanne Conlin Pam Jochum Progress Iowa Refreshments will be servedAdmission: Sponsorship levels as listed below Suggested minimum donation … Read more
Network for Immigration Reform Now is planning a series of events to advance the passage of immigration reform during this Congressional session. The first event is a Walk for Immigration Reform Now to take place on Saturday, June 15; 1 pm – 3 pm. This walk through the Latino business corridor in Des Moines to the Hispanic Education … Read more
ICAN has been one of the leaders of the peace and justice work in Iowa and have added our support to a newly formed network for immigration reform. The Network for Immigration Reform Now is building a campaign for humane immigration reform legislation to be passed this summer. This work is at a critical juncture. Advocates fear if … Read more
I have a couple of exciting updates about Iowa Citizen Action Network that I wanted to share with you! During the past year ICAN, along with several other organizations, has formed the Iowa Fair Courts Coalition. We are becoming more and more concerned about the crisis in the federal courts, so we have engaged organizations, businesses, … Read more
Media Advisory: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 3, 2013 Contact: Sue Dinsdale, sdinsdale@iowacan.org, 515-480-3240 Iowa Fair Courts Coalition Representative Invited to White House Iowa Citizen Action Network to Represent Iowa at Forum on the Federal Judiciary Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa Citizen Action Network Executive Director Sue Dinsdale will be travelling to Washington, DC for a Wednesday, June 5th White House … Read more
Medicaid Expansion Passes! We will be sending more information in the near future, but below is the statement ICAN released after the Iowa House joined the Iowa Senate in voting in the best interests of Iowans! A big THANK YOU to our members! In the final hours of the 2013 Iowa Legislative Session, lawmakers and … Read more
For Immediate Release, May 23, 2013, Contact: Sue Dinsdale 515-480-3240 sdinsdale@iowacan.org Iowa Citizen Action Network Issues Statement on Medicaid Expansion Compromise Credits Iowans for Pressuring the Governor to Accept Federal Funds Des Moines – Iowa Citizen Action Network Executive Director Sue Dinsdale made the following statement today: “In the final hours of the 2013 Iowa Legislative Session, lawmakers and … Read more