Daily Archives: October 10, 2004

Tyson Workers at Iowa Plant Ratify Contract

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Tyson Workers at Iowa Plant Ratify Contract Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier Tyson Foods Inc. announced Thursday that workers at a plant in Cherokee, Iowa, have approved a new five-year contract that will have employees pay 25 percent of health insurance costs. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Hog Lot Controversy Far From Over

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Hog Lot Controversy Far From Over by Shawn Harmsen, KIMT-TV, Mason City Supporters of a Worth County livestock ordinance say their fight for a cleaner environment isn't over.  Iowa's Supreme Court struck down the ordinance [last week].  That decision … Continue reading →

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Monday, October 11 7:00-8:30 PM Ottumwa Public Library 101 W. Fourth St., … Continue reading →

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Voter Registration Swells In Johnson County

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Voter Registration Swells In Johnson County Iowa City Press-Citizen Voter registration rolls in Johnson County are swelling at an unprecedented rate.  More than 10,000 since June. An average of more than 250 every day; more than 10 every hour the … Continue reading →

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Democracy Corps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Democracy Corps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win by Ruy Teixeira, Emerging Democratic Majority   Democracy Corps, which has been conducting the most extensive post-debate surveys, using larger and more representative national samples than the other public polls, finds … Continue reading →

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