Monthly Archives: December 2005

Prairie Dog’s Honor Roll 2005

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Prairie Dog's Honor Roll 2005 The Prairie Progressive Rosa Parks’ greatness, said Congressman John Lewis, was that 'she got in the way.' Gary Sanders, peripatetic gadfly from Iowa City, got in the way of the City Council … Continue reading →

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A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER NEW YEAR’S EVE IN QC AREA

Posted on December 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER NEW YEAR'S EVE IN QC AREA NEW YEAR'S EVE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2005 MAKE A RESERVATION NOW! SEE THE JOHN DENVER PEACE QUILT BOLL’S COMMUNITY CENTER 428 RIVER DRIVE PRINCETON, IOWA ON THE … Continue reading →

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Check Out the Hottest Blog Thread Since the Democratic State Convention!

Posted on December 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Check Out the Hottest Blog Thread Since the Democratic State Convention! Yes, folks, here at Blog for Iowa we have a doosy of a discussion going on. Hot and controversial, our blog commentors pull no punches! Click here to view … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Message

Posted on December 29, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

A Holiday Message By Bev Conover http://www.onlinejournal.com Kick back and enjoy this holiday season, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or the Winter Solstice, so we can renew ourselves for the struggles ahead. As Americans, we find ourselves in a … Continue reading →

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The Time for Wind Energy is Now

Posted on December 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Time for Wind Energy is Now by Anne Burnett, DeliciousLivingMag.com How it works Breezes spin the blades of a windmill or turbine, which in turn spin a shaft that’s connected to an electricity generator. Pros Wind energy is nonpolluting … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on December 26, 2005 by bfiaarronwings

This Week in Media The biggest news this week was all but ignored by the media. The grassroots group Iowans for Better Local TV filed a formal Petition to Deny with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), challenging the renewal of … Continue reading →

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Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, and Happy Kwanzaa!

Posted on December 26, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A Happy Chanukah, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy Kwanzaa to all of our readers from the Blog for Iowa blog team: Trish Nelson, Iowa City, Associate Editor Arron Wings, Iowa City Chad Thompson, Johnston Caroline Vernon, Davenport … Continue reading →

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Group Delivers Petition To Deny the Broadcast License of KGAN Channel 2

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowans for Better Local Television to hold broadcaster to a higher standard of service Iowans for Better Local Television (IBLTV) are gathering at the offices of KGAN-TV to deliver a copy of their Petition to Deny the License Renewal to … Continue reading →

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Raising the Issue of Impeachment

Posted on December 21, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Raising the Issue of Impeachment By John Nichols thenation.com All I can say is, it's about time someone on the Hill demands accountability from the crooks who have hi-jacked our country! Thank you John … Continue reading →

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Well, I Guess Not QUITE The Whole World is Insane…yet

Posted on December 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Well, I Guess Not QUITE The Whole World is Insane…yet The Senate has rejected arctic drilling yet again, in spite of the fact that the measure was part of a massive “defense” spending bill. In unrelated news, a federal judge … Continue reading →

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