Monthly Archives: January 2009

Inauguration Day Revisited: Photos of Iowa Event in DC   The “good news” for the purple and blue ticket holders was that we did not have to fight our way through crowds after the ceremony, to get to the Dirksen … Continue reading →

Everyday People to Rally for “People First” Legislation Jan. 27 in Des Moines As a kickoff to the start of the legislative session, hundreds of members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) will rally to urge lawmakers to put … Continue reading →

Update for Iowans with Purple or Blue Tickets:  Redress Being Discussed According to WaPo's Sleuth, redress for disenfranchised ticket holders is being talked about. After offering to give personal tours of the Capitol to compensate those who were left out … Continue reading →

Ticketgate:  Inauguration Security Fiasco – Iowa Blue and Purple Ticket Holders Among Disenfranchised I do not know how many Iowans were holders of blue and purple tickets to the inauguration that were denied admission, but I have personally spoken with … Continue reading →

Here are more photos from DC.  We couldn’t leave town without getting a photo of the Obama White House.  So here it is.  You’ve heard people who have lost a loved one say they need to actually see the body … Continue reading →

Sen. Feinstein Calls for Ticket Investigation and Asks Participants for Information Editor's note:  Stay tuned for a few more photos of the inaugural journey, including the Iowa Congressional delegation at the reception on Tuesday. UPDATE:  Click here for the front … Continue reading →

by Trish Nelson   Today was a truly amazing day.  The crowds were unbelievably huge, but well behaved and everyone was happy. The sense of joy and celebration carried the day even through long lines, cold temperatures, and standing for … Continue reading →

Ms. Nelson Goes to Washington, Part 2 by Trish NelsonHere's a shot we took while walking around DC yesterday.  The excitement in the city is amazing.  Everyone is smiling, happy.  We fell asleep last night ten floors up from horns … Continue reading →

Five hundred thousand people gathered on the mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, more people than have attended any inauguration. Today, inauguration day, our group of seven will be at our access gate (we’re in the silver … Continue reading →