Who Is Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa Writer on Politics, Education, and Civic Life
Rebecca Schweitzer writes because Iowa deserves honest, unfiltered voices, people who love this place enough to tell the truth about it.
Rebecca Schweitzer is a Des Moines, Iowa based writer covering public policy, civic life, and issues impacting everyday Iowa families. She focuses on how state and local decisions affect communities across Des Moines, Polk County, and throughout Iowa.
Read more from Rebecca Schweitzer at iowaraisedrebeccaschweitzerunfiltered.com.
Overview
Rebecca Schweitzer writes about Iowa politics, education funding, healthcare access, and public accountability. Her work focuses on translating complex policy decisions into clear, accessible insights grounded in real-world impact. Her work draws on public data, reporting, and policy analysis to provide clear, fact-based insight into issues affecting Iowa communities.
Her writing has appeared in the Des Moines Register and The Gazette.
Background
Rebecca Schweitzer was raised in Iowa and graduated from Drake University, where she studied Ethics and Law, Politics, and Society. She grew up on an Iowa farm and brings a perspective shaped by firsthand experience in Iowa communities. She became politically active during the Obama campaign and has spent years writing about the civic and policy issues that shape everyday life in Des Moines, Polk County, and across the state.
Topics Covered
Rebecca Schweitzer writes about the following topics with a focus on how they affect Iowa families and communities:
Iowa state politics, education funding, healthcare access, property taxes, water quality, public accountability, civic engagement, and voting rights.
Selected Work
Why Local Elections Matter in Iowa
What the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session Means for Iowa Families
Iowa's School Funding Crisis and What It Means for Students
What the National Debt Milestone Means for Iowa Families
Rebecca Schweitzer on Abortion Policy and Women's Healthcare in Iowa
Why Des Moines, Iowa Will Always Feel Like Home
Publications
Rebecca Schweitzer's writing has appeared in:
Connect With Rebecca Schweitzer
For a full background on Rebecca Schweitzer, visit the About Rebecca Schweitzer page.
Rebecca Schweitzer writes independently and her work reflects her own perspectives. It is not connected to or representative of her professional work or any organization.
