Monthly Archives: September 2011

Weekend Democratic Events

Weekend events: State Central Committee meeting in Cedar Rapids; doorknocking in SD 18; College and Young Democrats of Iowa at Drake on Sunday, fundraisers for Loebsack, Braley, Boswell, calling at OFA offices all over. Volunteer for Liz Mathes in Iowa … Continue reading

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Help Feed The Occupy Wall Street Protestors

emptywheel.net/a-list-of-food-trucks-who-will-deliver-to-occupy-wall-street/ Someone down at Occupy Wall Street noted that a bunch of food trucks are gathering around the protest. Four of them would be able to take orders for the protesters. So if you want to feed those trying to … Continue reading

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Keep The Majority: Elect Liz Mathis To Iowa Senate

Special Election November 8 – Click here for an absentee ballot – Vote if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Albuarnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax  Click  here  here  here and  here to find … Continue reading

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Will Steve King Continue Opposing Flood Relief For Western Iowa?

A note from Christe Vilsack: christievilsackforiowa.com/take-action-tell-rep-king-vote-way-he-talks Take Action | Tell Rep. King to Do the Right Thing for Iowa When a neighbor is hurting because of a tragedy outside of their control, Iowans don’t stop and ask them to pay … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

W. Burlington residents appointed to advise Legislature, Governor Two West Burlington residents were recently appointed to Iowa’s boards and commissions. These panels help advise the Legislature and Governor on issues of statewide importance. Citizen participation is what makes our democracy … Continue reading

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Congressman Loebsack On Disaster Relief

Last Friday, the National Republican Campaign Committee began calling Iowans telling them that I’m holding up aid for disaster victims. This is despite the fact that I’ve called on Speaker Boehner three times to deliver assistance to disaster victims. In … Continue reading

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Will FrancisThicke Run For Secretary Of Agriculture Again?

Thicke for Agriculture Since the election … Dear Friends, Since the election I have had opportunities to visit with many of you who supported my campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. I appreciate your words of encouragement to continue my … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Politics, Religion And Twinkies

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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Iowans Join Global Movement To Solve Climate Crisis

Several Iowa communities participated in Moving Planet Day over the weekend.  To find out more about what you can do to save the planet, check out 350.org.  All photos at Flickr/350.org/Iowa              

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Johnson County Iowa Has President Obama’s Back

The Iowa City office of Obama for America 2012 opened yesterday.  According to IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky, there were 100 volunteers on hand and 1000 calls were made. Sue gave a rousing speech to the crowd and spoke first about … Continue reading

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