Monthly Archives: August 2011

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Who Is The Wackiest Of Them All?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

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 the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Help Congressman Loebsack Fight GOP Attack Ads

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This note from Loebsack for Congress came to our inbox today. It’s beginning. Tomorrow, the National Republican Campaign Committee will begin running negative ads against me across the district.  Over the next two weeks they will attack my record using … Continue reading →

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IDP5 Meets For Last Time, Harkin And Vilsack Team Up

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It’s going to be a busy and exciting week for the 5th-soon-to-be-4th District Democrats as they gear up for the race the nation will be watching. Steak Supper Fundraiser with US Sen. Tom Harkin and future 4th District Congresswoman Christie … Continue reading →

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Odd Observations From Below The Radar

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Terry Branstad announced last week that he will push to make Iowa the healthiest state in the country. What’s the plan? Is it universal health care for Iowans? Is it subsidized annual check-ups? Of course not. Looks like the plan … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: State Fair History And Lore

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Once again the state fair is upon us. Not only in Iowa, but across the country, citizens gather to see who has the best pies, the best homemade jams and who grows the biggest tomato. Can you answer some questions … Continue reading →

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SEC Destroys Evidence, Grassley Cries Foul

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Dave Bradley

In the last couple of days revelations have come to light that the SEC has actually been destroying documents in cases that have come to a stoppage of investigation for various reasons. The story behind the destruction of these documents … Continue reading →

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4th District Democrats Event Draws 200 People

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Mason City Globe Gazette CLEAR LAKE — Christie Vilsack brought her campaign for Congress in the newly created 4th Congressional District to the Surf Ballroom Thursday night. Vilsack was the featured speaker at the Eighth Annual North Iowa Democratic Wing … Continue reading →

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This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio: The Republican War On Science

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Most Iowans do not have access to this amazing radio program over the publicly owned airwaves but thanks to the free and open internet, we can still get it online.   In some parts of eastern Iowa we can actually get … Continue reading →

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Your Letters To The Editor

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Progressives around Iowa are showing up on the opinion pages of their local papers.   Here is a sampling. TheBurlingtonHawkeye.com Again and again Gov. Branstad shows his arrogance as he continues to look out for the wealthy in the state … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack and the Rock Island Arsenal

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

[Editor’s Note: Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack has been in the news recently for meetings concerning the future of the Rock Island Arsenal. Following is some background information readers may have missed.] Washington, Jun 20 – Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) … Continue reading →

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