Monthly Archives: March 2012

Getting our money’s worth?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest post is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his  wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

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Harkin: It’s Time to Restore the American Dream

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dave Bradley

March 29, 2012 Harkin: It’s Time to Restore the American Dream for Middle Class Families Introduces Bill to Create Jobs, Invest in America, and Restore Balance to Tax System WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced the Rebuild America … Continue reading →

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Seng Nomination Scandal – Iowa’s Version Of Florida 2000?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Isn’t there a law against bribing people with booze to get them to sign a candidate’s ballot petition?  Which raises the question of, why did people need to be drunk in order to go along with it?  What kind of … Continue reading →

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Last Fallon Forum Broadcast Tonight

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Note from Ed: I hope you can tune-in and spread the word about tonight’s final Fallon Forum broadcast on 98.3. We’ll take calls on any and all issues, and I hope to announce what happens next. But honestly, it’s still … Continue reading →

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Steve King For Congress Town Hall Tour Schedule April 2-9

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Early, Iowa – Congressman Steve King will hold a series of 23 town hall meetings across Iowa’s new 4th Congressional District next week.  King to hear questions, concerns, and provide substantive solutions for Iowa’s new 4th District. Monday, April 2, … Continue reading →

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Newspapers Silent About ALEC’s Link To “Voter ID” Laws

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Center for Media and Democracy’s PRwatch.org: The links between the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and “voter ID” legislation have been well-documented, but newspapers in the states impacted most severely by the voter suppression legislation have been largely silent … Continue reading →

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1,000 Hoodies: Iowa City Turns Out To Support Justice For Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Rally For Justice For Trayvon Martin On Iowa City Ped Mall

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

It was a sad, lovely, peaceful and inspiring gathering.      

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This Thursday Final Broadcast For The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

To make sure we’re all on the same page, last week Ed posted this: Dear Friends, After 2 1/2 years on 98.3, March 29th will be my last WOW broadcast. Suffice it to say that the new owner, Cumulus Broadcasting, … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Which Side Are You On? There Should Be No Doubt

Posted on March 26, 2012 by bfiatracykurowski

This was written by Buddy Howard, President of the Lee County Labor Council and BCTGM 48G member from Keokuk. It is in regard to the lockout of American Crystal Sugar Workers. I recently took a 1700 mile trip to be … Continue reading →

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