Monthly Archives: November 2011

Sunday Funday – Bloody Quiz.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Well, I gave some platelets Friday. Giving blood these days is so easy and relatively painless – well I do have some stories but I won’t go into them here. I figure it’s like changing the oil – out with … Continue reading →

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My Attempt At Alternative Heat – The Corn Stove

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

After I wrote the story below, I realized that my little predicament is nothing compared to those whose assistance has been cut back for this winter thanks to the Norquist Republicans and their refusal to make the rich pay a … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Sustainability | Tagged alternative heat, corn, corn stoves, heat, plan B | 4 Comments

Will Your Town’s Library Soon Be Privatized?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

One of the things we need to do from time to time is to step back and try to get a fix on what direction we are headed. Often we allow others to come in and take control without realizing … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Economy | Tagged ALEC, cities, city services, fees, libraries, privatzing, taxes | 5 Comments

Occupy Iowa Weekend Events

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Occupy Grinnell IA Opening Weekend Activities and General Assembly (GA) Saturday, November 12, 2011: – meet at the BEAR athletic building, 1201 10th Ave. at 11:45am – march across campus and through town to Grinnell’s Central Park – quick meeting … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word of these events, celebrations, observances, and ceremonies taking place throughout the Great State of Iowa on and around Veterans Day. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Supports Holiday Mail for Troops

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

from the Daily Iowegian, Nov. 3, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined the American Red Cross, who has partnered with Pitney Bowes, to send holiday greetings and well wishes to our troops through the Holiday Mail for … Continue reading →

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Creating and Saving Jobs: A National Emergency

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau We live in a dual economy. On one hand, corporate profits are high, corporate cash holdings are soaring, and income gains are proliferating for the rich. On the other, the working and middle classes experience weak job … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Guest Posts, Jobs, Occupy Wall St. | Tagged economy, jobs, occupy Wall Street | 1 Comment

Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

Local groups, including Veterans for Peace, Friday will recall the hopes of peoples for an end to war when the Armistice ending World War I on the Western Front was celebrated 93 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918. Bells rang … Continue reading →

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MATHIS WINS! IOWA WINS!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Last minute robo calls are so yesterday. It’s a new day and hope is on the rise. Great job, Iowa Dems! Thank you, Senator Mathis!

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Occupy Des Moines Opposes Shut Down Of Iowa Caucuses

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

submitted by Ed Fallon A radical group called Anonymous, who I know little about, are trying to piggy back Occupy Des Moines and have called for shutting down the caucuses on January 3rd. Occupy Des Moines is emphatically against that. … Continue reading →

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