Monthly Archives: July 2011

A Unique Recycling Event – Rummage in the Ramp – Iowa City

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Dave Bradley

A Unique Recycling Event – Rummage in the Ramp by Dave Bradley If you live in and around Iowa City or if you are real bargain hunter, mark next Saturday, July 23rd, on your calendar. The Rummage in the Ramp … Continue reading →

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What Is Important? Part 2

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Dave Bradley

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People Power In Wisconsin

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

People Power In Wisconsin Democracyforamerica.comI've been working at Democracy for America for a long time and I've never seen DFA members this fired up. The passion and commitment to winning in Wisconsin is incredible.Our canvassers in Republican State Senate Districts … Continue reading →

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What Is Important? Part 1

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Dave Bradley

What is Important? Part 1 by Dave BradleyMany years ago, a potential candidate for office sent out a note to activists asking them what were their main issues for the upcoming campaign from the most important down.I thought long and … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Pot of Chili

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final article in a Blog for Iowa series about food and food pricing in Iowa, centered around a comparison shopping trip to buy ingredients for a bowl of vegetarian chili. Read the previous … Continue reading →

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Expose ALEC’s Role In Iowa

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Expose ALEC's Role In Iowa ALEC is the hot topic right now as it should be, and Dave Bradley has been pounding the drum about ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) on BFIA for months. His articles are as articulate on … Continue reading →

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Iowa CCI Holds Statewide Convention

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa CCI Holds Statewide Convention Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (iowacci.org) is holding its statewide convention this Saturday.  If you are not yet a member, consider signing up and registering for some amazing workshops.  Here's the info. from CCI:Click “Register … Continue reading →

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Summer Drummer

Posted on July 12, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

Summer Drummer Summer Drummerfor those who have felt forsakenand Love the Return of theLight by John ShumakerYeah we've had a lot of stuff coming at usbut now we retrain our minds for higher thingswhat happened on June 30thchanged our lives … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum The P-E-N-I-S Dialogues

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum The P-E-N-I-S Dialogues 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 … Continue reading →

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The Pledge Republicans Must Sign

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Pledge Republicans Must Sign by Dave Bradley The internet and left wing news sites are abuzz with the bizarre Family Leader Presidential Pledge that Bob Vander Plaats and his crew have worked up for Republican candidates to sign. [for … Continue reading →

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