Here are some websites of groups in Iowa that might interest some of you. Please take a look and see what groups in Iowa are working for.
Here is a very well organized group in the Quad Cities. Here is what their website says, "Our intention is to help build a support network aimed at keeping activists active and reframe activism itself as simply good citizenry and to work for the common good of all in our communities."
Check out the site here...
http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org Studies about Iowa concerning the economy, taxes, budget, energy, and the environment.
http://www.iowapolicyproject.orgDemocracy for Iowa
http://www.blogforiowa.comIowa Citizen's Action Network- We are working to mobilize a public majority for progressive policies that will address broad public concerns, instead of narrow corporate interests. Affordable health care for all, true campaign finance reform, fair state and local taxes, access to civil justice, a safe environment, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable energy are chief among those concerns.
http://www.yawp.com/icanIowa Citizen's for Community Improvement- The mission of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is to empower and unite grassroots people of all ethnic backgrounds to take control of their communities; involve them in identifying problems and needs and in taking action to address them; and be a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental justice.
http://www.iowacci.org1000 Friends of Iowa- 1000 Friends of Iowa is the only group in the state that is dedicated to managing growth and stopping sprawl. They protect agricultural and natural resources, revitalize cities and towns, and improve quality of life.
http://www.kfoi.orgIowa Energy Center- The Iowa Energy Center invests its resources to create a stable energy future for the state of Iowa.
http://www.energy.iastate.eduIowa Renewable Energy Association- The Iowa Renewable Energy Association is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to educating Iowans about renewable energy and energy conservation.
http://www.irenew.orgIowa for Health Care- Health care that once seemed reliable is quickly being priced out of reach for thousands of hardworking, taxpaying Iowans. At Iowa for Health Care, we're doing something about it...
http://www.iowaforhealthcare.netSierra Club - Iowa Chapter
http://www.sierraclub.org/IAhttp://iowa.sierraclub.orgIowa Underground Blog and Message Board- Interesting blog and forum that discusses politics, Iowa, sports, music, and more.
http://iowaunderground.com Concerned about the environment?
http://www.iaenvironment.org