Monthly Archives: August 2012

Great Idea – Sara Sedlacek Helps Food Bank

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Sara Sedlacek is pictured above with Louisa County Auditor candidate Sandi Elliot (middle) and Louisa County Supervisor Paula Buckman (right) with donations for the Columbus Junction Food Bank A couple of weeks ago the Sara Sedlacek campaign came up with … Continue reading →

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Ad Portrays Christie Vilsack As Moderate Who Will Put Iowa First

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Paul Ryan In Thirty Seconds

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Here are some highlights of Maureen Dowd’s must-read column on Paul Ryan in the New York Times He’s the cutest package that cruelty ever came in Scrooge designed as Pickwick Ideologue disguised as a wonk Who better to rain misery … Continue reading →

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GOP Antes Up $1,000,000 To Target Dave Loebsack

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

from Loebsack for Congress: Congressional Republicans have made it official – they’re doubling down on winning Iowa’s Second District. They’ve made our District their first official advertising investment in Iowa, with their Congressional Campaign Chair publicly declaring an effort to … Continue reading →

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Barack And Michelle Obama In Iowa August 15, 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Chuck Todd Calls Out Branstad For Lying About Welfare Work Requirements- Hint: They’re Still There

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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Sister Anne Fiala, Woman For Peace

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

by Marybeth Gardam [Sister Anne Fiala, RSM, 89, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Caritas Center in Dubuque after a lengthy illness.  http://thegazette.com/%5D Sister Ann Fiala passed away last week at 89, the Gazette Obituary declared.  I stood at her … Continue reading →

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President Obama, Iowa, August 13, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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CD Review: The Ghost Of Woody Guthrie

Posted on August 13, 2012 by bfiatracykurowski

Bucky Halker channeling Woody Guthrie The Ghost of Woody Guthrie CD by Bucky Halker & Andy Dee http://www.buckyhalker.com/ Reviewed by Mike Matejka, Grand Prairie Union News, Bloomington, Illinois Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (1912-1967) is an American musical genius few people know, … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Discussion

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Dave Bradley

A HEALTHY DISCUSSION is a series of bipartisan forums that will give Iowa Congressional Delegation members an opportunity to discuss critical health topics with Iowans. You will hear firsthand how our elected officials will work to reduce the cost of … Continue reading →

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