Deciding Iowa

Season 2 - Episode 32

Another legislative session is over. Another season of Deciding Iowa comes to a close. This year we talked about: 💧 Water quality 🏥 Healthcare and Medicaid 📚 Public education 💰 Taxes and state budgets 🌾 Landowner rights 🏛️ Government accountability …and the long-term future of Iowa. No matter where you fall politically, one thing matters most: Be an educated voter. Pay attention. Ask questions. Read beyond headlines. Watch what is funded, what is cut, and what priorities move forward. Understand how decisions made at the Capitol impact your family, your schools, your healthcare, your taxes, your community, and your future. Democracy works best when people stay informed and engaged — not just during election season, but all year long. Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, challenged ideas, asked thoughtful questions, and cared enough to stay involved. Iowa’s future will not be decided by silence or apathy. It will be shaped by informed people willing to participate. 🗳️ Vote. 📖 Stay informed. 🤝 Stay engaged. Be well, Iowa. #DecidingIowa #IowaPolitics #IowaLegislature #BeAnEducatedVoter #CivicEngagement #Iowa

Season 2 - Episode 31: Property Tax

Property taxes. School funding. Local services. State deficits. Corporate taxes. Rent. Healthcare. This episode of Deciding Iowa tackles one of the biggest — and most personal — issues of the 2026 legislative session. Lawmakers say the new property tax package will provide relief for Iowans. But where does that money come from? And what could the long-term impacts be for schools, cities, counties, infrastructure, renters, and the future state budget? In Episode 31, we break down: ➡️ What actually passed ➡️ Why both parties supported parts of it ➡️ What concerns remain ➡️ And why this issue is far more complicated than a campaign slogan Whether you support the bill, oppose it, or are still trying to understand it, this conversation matters because these decisions affect every Iowa community. 🎥 Watch Episode 31 now: Property Tax As always, we encourage you to stay informed, ask questions, and engage with your elected officials. #DecidingIowa #IowaPolitics #PropertyTaxes #IowaLegislature #IowaPolicy

Season 2 - Episode 30: We're Back - Quick Hits

We’re back. And Iowa’s legislature left us with a lot to talk about. 🎓 Expanded charter school funding 🏠 Concerns about homeschool oversight 🌽 No movement on eminent domain reform 🎗️ Pediatric cancer research funding approved ☢️ New radon mitigation requirements for homes In Episode 30 of Deciding Iowa, Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek and Dr. Emily Boevers break down the wins, the worries, and the policies shaping Iowa’s future. No shouting. No spin. Just real conversation about what happened under the Golden Dome. 🎥 Watch “We’re Back: Quick Hits” and decide for yourself. #DecidingIowa #IowaPolitics #IowaLegislature #IowaPolicy

Season 2 - Episode 29: Enrollment Update

A lot just moved at the Iowa Capitol… but what does it actually mean? In today’s Deciding Iowa, we break down a few key bills that just passed:  ➡️ More time for legislative planning (60 days vs. 45)  ➡️ Counties restricted from issuing ID cards  ➡️ New 5-year rule reviews for state agencies  ➡️ Faster infrastructure upgrades for water & utilities Some aim for efficiency. Some raise real questions. All have impact. This is just a snapshot of what’s happening right now under the golden dome. 🎥 Watch the latest episode and decide for yourself. Because policy isn’t just process…  it shapes how Iowa works...for all of us. #DecidingIowa #IowaPolicy #StayInformed #CivicEngagement

Season 2 - Episode 28: Repro Restrictions

When access gets tighter…voices matter more. In Episode 28 of Deciding Iowa, we take a closer look at House File 2563, a bill that could: ➡️ Restrict telehealth access for early pregnancy care ➡️ Create additional barriers for rural and working Iowans ➡️ Shift how healthcare is accessed across the state This is a personal healthcare right between a patient and her doctor, and one that deserves attention. Limiting options in our amazing rural areas should not be the Iowa way. 📞 Now is the time to reach out to your legislator and make your voice heard: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find [https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find] 🎥 Watch Repro Restrictions 👉 Get informed. Stay engaged. Decide for yourself. #IowaPolitics #DecidingIowa #YourVoiceMatters