Daily Archives: March 4, 2011

BFIA Food Post for the Week: A Big Fat Debate

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Food Post for the Week: A Big Fat Debate [Editor's Note: On Friday nights, Blog for Iowa will be posting teasers with links to articles on current food topics when we find them. The following comes from Michael Pollan. … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Tribute to Frank Buckles – Last WWI Veteran

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Tribute to Frank Buckles – Last WWI Veteran A Poem  written by Art Small of Iowa City commemorating Frank Buckles, who died 2/27/2011. Buckles was the last living veteran of World War I.Our Last Armistice Day Parade On … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack on Funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Dave Loebsack on Funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting [Editor's Note: Following is a response from Iowa Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack to a letter regarding the proposed elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.]Washington, DCMarch 1, 2011 … Continue reading →

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The Politics of an Iowa Foodie

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The Politics of an Iowa Foodie by Paul Deaton Somewhere in between “Funnel Madness” in the legislature, the attack by corporatist interests on our our lives, concerns about economic security and the well being of our children, we have to … Continue reading →

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