WE PROTECT IOWA VALUES
The people of Iowa are proud of where they are from and how they were raised. The values instilled in every Iowan are what makes our state so great. We work hard, we’re resilient, and we are independent. Iowa Values is a nonprofit, nonpartisan forum guided by free-market principles. It champions conservative values and is rooted in the belief that Iowa’s greatest asset is its people.
While political progressives have a litany of strong public policy advocates in academia and the mainstream media, Iowa has few state-based, free-market organizations to bring conservative voices to policy discussions in Des Moines and across the state. Iowa Values was founded to help fill that void.
OUR VALUES
Anchored by traditional conservative principles, Iowa Values seeks to address these pressing issues and others by bringing a clear, consistent and conservative voice to state policy discussions. Focusing on policy issues that matter most to Iowans, we will support voices that reflect our values as we seek to improve our way of life.
Economic Security
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Iowa as the best place in the nation to live. That #1 ranking among all fifty states highlights what Iowans know – that Iowa is where young people can receive a great education and pursue the American Dream, where families can get a financial foothold and buy a home, and where all ages find opportunity, welcoming communities, and a quality life.
Education
Iowa’s education system enjoys a reputation for excellence. Our public schools, private schools, community colleges, state universities and private colleges provide Iowans of all ages many opportunities to learn workplace skills and grow as individuals. Now we face new challenges in a rapidly changing world, and we must draw upon our long-term commitment to providing education to meet the needs and aspirations of all Iowans.
Caring for Our Seniors and veterans
Iowa policymakers must recognize and embrace our responsibility to provide for these groups. We need to set a national example not just for caring for them—but also in providing opportunities for a high quality of life.
Agriculture & Manufacturing
The most important industries in Iowa’s multi-faceted economy are agriculture and manufacturing. Manufacturing accounts for nearly a quarter of the state’s gross products, and more than 4,000 manufacturing companies employ 210,000 Iowans.
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Focusing on policy issues that matter most to Iowans, we will support voices that reflect our values as we seek to improve our way of life.
