Monthly Archives: October 2010

Letter from Senator Chuck Grassley on the START Treaty

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Saturday, October 9: Iowa Day of Action

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Saturday, October 9: Iowa Day of Action The Iowa Democratic Party is planning a day of action on Saturday, October 9 to further execute the strategy of getting our voters out early and making contact with every registered Democrat before … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Attends START Treaty Briefing

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Attends START Treaty Briefing by Paul Deaton(Editor's Note: The author had an opportunity to participate in a State Department briefing regarding the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation this week. Iowa's Senator … Continue reading →

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Culver v. Branstad Debate at Coe College in Cedar Rapids – Live Blog

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Culver v. Branstad Debate at Coe College in Cedar Rapids – Live Blog Arron and I are in our seats in the nosebleed section of the balcony…Paul is down in orchestra seats, so he'll probably get some great photos…be sure … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can Vote to Preserve Iowa’s Water & Land Legacy

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Vote to Preserve Iowa's Water & Land Legacy Iowa's Water and Land Legacy (IWLA) proposition The Nov. 2 ballot initiative would protect future funds for Iowa water, land and wildlife conservation efforts if a simple majority of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Autumn First

Posted on October 7, 2010 by bfiajohnshumaker

Happy Autumn First an election season poem by John Shumakerno one said this was gonna be easy  have ya felt like you've got beaten over the head    more than a time or twohas your head felt numb from all the … Continue reading →

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Maria Muldaur Kicks Off 5-City Concert Tour For Francis Thicke’s Ag Secretary Campaign

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Maria Muldaur Kicks Off 5-City Concert Tour For Francis Thicke’s Ag Secretary Campaign Thickeforagriculture.comBlues singer Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesianna Band kick off a “New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture” concert tour in Bettendorf Friday, Oct. 8, … Continue reading →

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What Would the Republicans Be Without Fox News?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dave Bradley

What Would The Republicans Be Without Fox News? by David BradleyWhat would the Republicans be without Fox News?This is a question that I have been pondering for quite a while. Were it not for Fox News as a 24 hour … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Bill McKibben This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: Bill McKibben This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa

Posted on October 4, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa earthcharterinaction.org 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Saturday, October 16, 2010 Twelve days from now the 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit will take place in the Quad Cities. The mission … Continue reading →

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