Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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Young people have always
changed America.

The founders were in their twenties. It's our turn. We're the under-45 conservatives building a stronger Iowa — and a stronger country — starting now.

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History belongs to the young

Every generation that changed this country did it before the world said they were ready. Look how old they actually were.

18
James Monroe
Crossed the Delaware; future president
James Monroe
21
Alexander Hamilton
Washington's right hand; built America's economy
Alexander Hamilton
25
James Madison
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
30
John Jay
Co-authored the Federalist Papers; first Chief Justice
John Jay
33
Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
43
George Washington
Took command of the Continental Army
George Washington

And it never stopped.

18
Charlie Kirk
Founded Turning Point USA — a national conservative youth movement
Charlie Kirk
40
JD Vance
Sworn in as Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
43
Clarence Thomas
Confirmed to the Supreme Court — youngest justice in 50 years
Clarence Thomas

The people who built and remade America weren't waiting their turn. Neither are we.

The Roosevelt Creed

History belongs to the young.

"I believe in honesty, sincerity, and the square deal — in making up one's mind what to do, and doing it."

The deck is stacked against our generation

We're not here to complain — we're here to pay attention. These numbers are real, and they're hitting young Iowans right now.

5–7×
A home now costs 5–7 times a typical income — up from about 2.2× in 1960.
Nat'l Assoc. of Realtors
52%
Millennials own homes at 52% — far below the ~65% Boomers had at the same age.
Homeownership data
$37K
The average federal student-loan borrower owes ~$37,000.
Federal Reserve
3,445
College-educated young adults Iowa lost in a single year.
Common Sense Institute Iowa

So we do something about it

Complaining online doesn't change Iowa. Showing up does. Here's how we turn frustration into results.

Show up & organize

Regular events across Des Moines where young conservatives actually meet, connect, and build real influence. Presence is power.

Get informed & speak up

We break down the local issues that hit our generation — housing, jobs, taxes — and make it easy to be heard.

Build the bench

The next city councilors, school board members, and community leaders are in this room. We help young people step up.

Stay & invest in Iowa

Brain drain ends when there's a reason to stay. We're building the community that makes young people want to build here.

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