Monthly Archives: April 2011

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on April 16, 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. Two weeks to go … Continue reading →

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Iowa Marks Record Store Day

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Marks Record Store Day by Paul DeatonSaturday, April 16, 2011 is Record Store Day, which means 24 hours of retro for baby boomers and fans. It is also a small way to thumb our noses at Wal-Mart, Target and … Continue reading →

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TV Ad Challenges Iowa’s Radioactive Rate Hike Bill

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill by Paul Deaton Janelle Rettig, member of the Iowa Natural Resources Commission and a Johnson County Supervisor, has been receiving mail on establishing a dove hunting season now that the bill has been passed … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Branstad Responds on Indigent Defense

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Governor Branstad Responds on Indigent Defense [Editor's Note: Earlier this month, the author submitted a letter to Governor Branstad on the failure of the government to fund indigent defense. His staff responded in a timely manner on this important … Continue reading →

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Dr. Miller-Meeks and the Iowa Department of Public Health

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans had an opportunity to look under the hood of the new Branstad Reynolds administration on April 11 when Iowa Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks appeared at an event organized by the Johnson County Task Force on … Continue reading →

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LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA'S 2ND DISTRICT April 14, 2011LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA'S 2ND DISTRICTWith the approval of Iowa's Congressional district lines for 2012 by the state legislature and expected signature by the Governor, Dave Loebsack officially … Continue reading →

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Health Care Briefs On The New Law: Preventive Care

Posted on April 14, 2011 by altapricehome

Health Care Briefs On The New Law:  Preventive Care by Frank SamuelsonPreventive Care.  The new Health Care Affordability Act encourages and provides preventive care to help prevent, or provide early detection of, illness. This is especially important for seniors for … Continue reading →

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Obama: “It’s Not Going To Happen As Long As I Am President”

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Obama:  “It's Not Going To Happen As Long As I Am President” President Obama's speech today, as prepared for delivery:The Country We Believe InThe George Washington UniversityWashington, DCApril 13, 2011 “What we've been debating here in Washington for the last … Continue reading →

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Fund Raiser For Congressman Loebsack With Guest Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

</center) Please Join:Jim Hayes, Judy & Bruce Pfohl, Barbara Booth & Thomas Carlisle,Gina Schatteman & Don Sheriff, Tom & Deb Gill, Scott & Kim Smith,Rebecca Reiter, David Osterberg & Kay Johannsen,Craig Morita, James & Victoria Brown   In Welcoming: Congresswoman … Continue reading →

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