Monthly Archives: June 2004

Alliant Energy Needs To Invest in Iowa Rather Than Use Iowa As An Investment

Posted on June 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Alliant Energy Needs To Invest in Iowa Rather Than Use Iowa As An Investment   This Letter to the Editor appeared in the Ottumwa Courier.  It was written by Larry Wilkinson, an Economic Development Specialist from Centerville, Iowa. . . … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Elections

Posted on June 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Primary elections set for TuesdayDallas County NewsPrimary elections will be held around the state Tuesday to determine what candidates will be on the ballot during next November's general election.In Dallas County, four races – two each on the Democratic and … Continue reading →

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Vote On This DFIA T-Shirt Design

Posted on June 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vote On This DFIA T-Shirt DesignIt's been at least several days since we did something completely frivolous on Blog for Iowa, so I thought Friday evening would be a good time to discuss T-shirts.  I hope you're down with that, … Continue reading →

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Be An Iowa Health Care Voter

Posted on June 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Be An Iowa Health Care Voter This bit of excellent advice comes from Iowa For Health Care. How you can help: Vote in the Primary on June 8 With the primary election in Iowa coming up on Tuesday, June 8, … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Environment – Biotech Barley

Posted on June 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Biotech barley bound for field in Iowa Truth About Trade Washington, D.C. – The biotech industry is returning to Iowa this year to grow a crop for pharmaceutical uses, but it won't be corn this time. A California firm plans … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Endorses John Drury, Iowa State Senate Candidate, District 6

Posted on June 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gov. Tom Vilsack Endorses Democratic Iowa State Senate Candidate John Drury, District 6 Gov. Vilsack and State Senate Candidate John Drury Yesterday was a great day on the campaign trail, as Governor Tom Vilsack joined John Drury in Garner, Forest … Continue reading →

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News & Notes from Deanland

Posted on June 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

LATE BREAKING NEWS: DeanFest Location ChangedEvent will NOT be held in Northampton, MassachusettsJessica Falker of My Vote Is My Voice announced that organizers have hit a speed bump on the road to DeanFest. The location announced last month, the historic … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Elections

Posted on June 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Likes Kerry, But Not Vilsack As VP Centre for Public Opinion and Democracy (CPOD) Jun. 1, 2004 – Massachusetts senator John Kerry could carry the state of Iowa in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s District 5 Congressional Primary – Know Thy Candidates

Posted on June 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's District 5 Congressional Primary – Know Thy CandidatesWith the Iowa Democratic Primary coming up next week on Tuesday, June 8th, I thought it might be helpful for us 6 or 7 registered Democrats in Congressional District 5 to know … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Electronic Voting – Not Ready For Prime Time

Posted on June 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean: Electronic Voting – Not Ready For Prime Time Here's Gov. Dean's first column with the Cagle Cartoons syndicate. By Howard Dean In December 2000, five Supreme Court justices concluded that a recount in the state of Florida's presidential … Continue reading →

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