Newly founded ‘Iowans for Decency’ cite disappointment with Ashley Hinson

By: Joanna Schroeder

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 17, 2026

Words: 1,219

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Dozens of former West Des Moines teachers expressed their disappointment with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson Saturday at the Iowa State Capitol during the launch of a new grassroots organization, Iowans for Decency.

During the event, bipartisan retired educators accused Hinson, R-Iowa, who is running for U.S. Senate, of failing to demonstrate decency. In a letter signed by more than 60 retired educators, they highlighted 14 specific areas in which they said she has …

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