Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Grassman Cometh

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The Grassman Cometh Mark your calendars…Monday Feb. 21 and Tuesday Feb 22 Folks,   Don't let this guy sneak in and out of Iowa without letting him know we are not happy.  (Note that he is having a rare open … Continue reading →

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Those High Business Taxes In Iowa?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Those High Business Taxes In Iowa? by Dave BradleyOne thing that is as sure as the sun rising in the east, is Republican legislators complaining about how hard it is for Iowa to recruit business because “Iowa’s taxes are too … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  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 participate in … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Chooses Local Control Over Corporate Agriculture With New Rule

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Vilsack Chooses Local Control Over Corporate Agriculture With New Rule Iowacci.org issued this action alert today: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has written a fair livestock marketing rule (the new GIPSA rule) to help force the giant agribusiness corporations … Continue reading →

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Huffpo Went Corporate Long Before The AOL Sell-Out

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Huffpo Went Corporate Long Before The Sell-Out by Trish Nelson  In light of the recent news that Huffington Post has been sold to AOL, it seems timely and fun to post something I wrote about Huffpo in November of 2009.  … Continue reading →

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Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom by Paul Deaton If the 84th Iowa General Assembly is anything, it has been a battleground for competing ideologies. To call it Armageddon, the scene of a final battle between good and evil … Continue reading →

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At a Forum in Mount Vernon, Iowa

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

At a Forum in Mount Vernon, Iowa by Paul DeatonThis Saturday, Iowa Legislators headed out to communicate with the public across the state. Armed with talking points and hope, to meet with constituents, hither and yon they came and a … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton[Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fifth week of … Continue reading →

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BFIA Call to Action on Egypt

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Call to Action on Egypt [Editor's Note:The past month we have gotten to know Egypt better than we have in a long time. While talking with colleagues, we affirmed that this is a “power to the people” moment in … Continue reading →

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Iowans to be Taken for a Ride

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans to be Taken for a Ride by Paul Deaton Okay, it is starting to sink in that the role of the Iowa House of Representatives is to provide entertainment for us while members of the House Appropriations Committee try … Continue reading →

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