Yearly Archives: 2005

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives!

Posted on October 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives! …Taking our country back one local office at a time. contributed by Ellen Ballas and Robin Roseman Johnson County Democracy for America recently voted unanimously to endorse two local progressive candidates Amy Correia and … Continue reading →

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Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal by Robert Pear, New York Times This story arrived on the Blog for Iowa desk (thanks to Christina Butts in Des Moines) just in time for the last day of our Focus … Continue reading →

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MORE HOGS, HOGS, HOGS

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

HOG CONFINEMENT PUBLIC DISCUSSION IN REYNOLDS, ILLINOIS Monday, September 26th, 2005 saw more than 150 people gather at 6:30pm in the Reynolds, IL American Legion hall to gather information about HOG CONFINEMENTS. For those unfamiliar, a CONENTRATED ANIMAL CONFINEMENT OPERATION … Continue reading →

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KBOL Radio’s Motto: Engage, Enlighten, Empower

Posted on October 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

KBOL Radio's Motto: Engage, Enlighten, Empower KBOLRadio.com Today on Blog for Iowa’s “Focus on the Media” week, we are highlighting the work of one of our panelists for the upcoming FCC Town Meeting, Michael Muhammad, President/CEO of KBOL Radio in … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa’s Focus on Media Week

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week September 26 – October 2 This week, Blog for Iowa is focusing the spotlight on The Media. As a prelude to the FCC Town Meeting on the Future of Media to be held … Continue reading →

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Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids “Locally Owned, Locally Involved” This Wednesday, October 5, the FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City will feature a group of prominent Iowa panelists who are experts in … Continue reading →

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U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies by Amy Goodman and David Goodman, Seattle Times Our media have become an echo chamber for those in power George Bush must have been delighted to learn from a [March/April 2005] Washington … Continue reading →

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2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed by Molly Ivins, Project Censored A list of important stories the mainstream media overlooked, omitted, or were just too lazy to cover No. 1: Bush Administration Moves to … Continue reading →

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TV Brouhaha in Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

TV Brouhaha in Iowa by Allison Romano, Broadcasting & Cable Hey, look at this – and just in time for Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week! Iowans for Better Local TV is featured in this week's Broadcasting & Cable! … Continue reading →

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Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse

Posted on September 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse SinclairWatch Despite lacking a household name, Sinclair Broadcasting Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country — they own more than 62 stations in 39 different TV … Continue reading →

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