FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
in-person and virtual options
Sorting out politics today
Laura Belin
Editor, Bleeding Heartland
It’s been a wild and often confusing time in politics over the last few years, both nationally and in our state. But there are voices in Iowa who help to sort it all out and make some sense of the chaos. Laura Belin, editor of Bleeding Heartland, is one of those key voices.
Laura Belin was called “probably the hardest-working – and perhaps the best – political reporter in the state” by Cityview’s Civic Skinny. Painting a picture of Belin’s qualities, other publications have used "outstanding," "essential," "smart," and “must follow” – all perfect descriptors of Laura Belin and her take on state and national politics.
Join us for Crossroads on December 19 when Laura Belin will be our guest speaker, providing her analysis of politics in Iowa and the country from her expert perspective. She'll also preview key issues likely to come up during the next Iowa legislature session – and offer her take on the 2026 election landscape.
There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:
- Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $15: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
- Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we must have your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
- Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines. | 
