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Members of the National Libertarian Party living in Iowa came together to re-form the state party with a new charter in 1987. Before this time membership in the national and state party were separate. A new program called the United Membership Program (UMP) allowed members to join both parties for a single fee with the proceeds being split evenly with the national party handling the record keeping and renewal functions. | Members of the National Libertarian Party living in Iowa came together to re-form the state party with a new charter in 1987. Before this time membership in the national and state party were separate. A new program called the United Membership Program (UMP) allowed members to join both parties for a single fee with the proceeds being split evenly with the national party handling the record keeping and renewal functions. | ||
Over the next 15 plus years the party continued to grow gaining members and winning several local elected offices. In 1996 the party had approximately 80 dues-paying members.The party's first official newsletter was named “Prairie Fire”. By the 1990s the name was changed to “Libertarians in Action” ( | Over the next 15 plus years the party continued to grow gaining members and winning several local elected offices. In 1996 the party had approximately 80 dues-paying members.The party's first official newsletter was named “Prairie Fire”. By the 1990s the name was changed to “Libertarians in Action” (LIA) because an Iowa socialist group had also began using the name “Prairie Fire” for their newsletter and to get the word Libertarian into the title. Throughout the 1990's and well into the first decade of the 21st century 500 printed copies of Libertarian's in Action were mailed out to members and interested people 4 to 6 times a year. “LIA” is no longer published. | ||
In 1997 the party began its internet presence with a web page at www.LPIA.org promoting party principles and events. This web page remains the official party page. The LPIA began its Facebook presence in 2006. | In 1997 the party began its internet presence with a web page at www.LPIA.org promoting party principles and events. This web page remains the official party page. The LPIA began its Facebook presence in 2006. | ||