Iowa Seeks to Restore Civility to Political Discourse
June 26, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Iowa Capital Dispatch

Civility advocates in Iowa are working to bring back "Iowa Nice" to campaigns and public discourse, signaling concern about increasingly heated political rhetoric. The movement reflects a broader desire among some voters to elevate the tone of political engagement and focus on respectful debate. While restoring civility is a worthy goal, it cannot come at the expense of honest disagreement on fundamental policy differences. Read more about this...