Author Archives: bfialindathieman

Iowa in the News: Education

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Lawmakers reconfirm Iowa education chief Omaha World-Herald, April 13, 2004   DES MOINES (AP) – The Senate on Monday confirmed Gov. Tom Vilsack's reappointment of Iowa Department of Education Director Ted Stilwill. . . .   Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Writes Op-Ed Piece in NYTimes

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gov. Howard Dean wrote an op-ed piece for the April 12, 2004, New York Times.  Here's what he had to say about voting for Ralph Nader. “I don't believe that the best way to do justice to Ralph Nader's legacy … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: The “N” Word

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa is pleased to announce we have our very own columnist.  His name is Ira Lacher, he is a professional writer, and he did media work on the Iowa Dean campaign.  Not one to mince words, Ira's pieces … Continue reading →

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Des Moines City Council Primary Tomorrow

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Residents! Don't forget to vote in the Des Moines City Council primary tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13. There is a wonderful progressive running named Ruth Ann Gaines.  Read more about her here.

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Iowa in the News: The Environment

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

More Bacteria Testing to be Done on Iowa Beaches KCRG – Cedar Rapids, April 11, 2004 Iowa plans to test more beaches for fecal bacteria this summer.  For the past few years, the department of natural resources has checked only … Continue reading →

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Introducing . . . Karene “kid” Nagel, DFIA Meet Up Coordinator

Posted on April 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Introducing . . . Karene “kid” Nagel, DFIA Meet Up Coordinator   Hello to my Blog for Iowa cohorts, this is Karene Arp Nagel, your DFIA Meet Up Coordinator.  I will be known as 'kid' …this stands for Karene in-for Democracy.  … Continue reading →

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Introducing . . . The Founding Members Committee

Posted on April 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Introducing . . .  The Founding Members Committee   When Dr. Alta Price and I were first setting up Democracy for Iowa, we decided it would be a good thing to have a Founding Members Committee made up of known, … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Happy Easter! I will introduce you to our Founding Members Committee within the hour.  Please check back! Linda

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Join Iowa Dean Rapid Response

Posted on April 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Join Iowa Dean Rapid Response Dean Rapid Response is a growing nationwide email network of Dean supporters (currently 36 Iowa members) who use people-power to push for fair and accurate media coverage of Governor Dean and Democrats. At its heart, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic Party Job Openings

Posted on April 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY JOB OPENINGS The Iowa Democratic Party is seeking qualified applicants to fill full-time and part-time positions for the 2004 Coordinated Campaign.  The goal of the 2004 Coordinated Campaign is to elect Democrats to office, ranging from the … Continue reading →

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