Author Archives: bfialindathieman

HOW YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW

Posted on April 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA needs YOU! I know.  I know.  I can hear what you’re thinking.  “Linda, really.  Blog for Iowa has been up for ONE AND A HALF DAYS!  I want to DO something.  I’m chomping at the bit.  What can I … Continue reading →

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Contact Info For the Ruth Ann Gaines Campaign

Posted on April 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The following contact information for candidate Ruth Ann Gaines (Des Moines City Council) was provided by Ms. C. Butts in the comment section of Blog for Iowa.  Thank you! I'm helping with the Ruth Ann Gaines campaign here in Des … Continue reading →

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WE HAVE A GUEST: Our First Guest Post From Our Counterpart In Illinois, Eric Davis

Posted on April 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

An Inspiring Message Greetings! I'm “the fellow from Illinois” who suggested to Dr. Price that she grab the domain name. After months of knowing her through emails, etc., on the Dean campaign, I finally found an excuse to meet her … Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING YOU’VE “ALWAYS” WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BLOG FOR IOWA . . . but hadn’t really thought about asking

Posted on April 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DESIGN DETAILS 1) As many of you may have already guessed, that lovely Blog for Iowa graphic was designed for us courtesy of Demetrius (in Ohio) at People-Powered Graphics.  Some of you may recognize the Grant Wood “influence” in the … Continue reading →

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Candidate: Ruth Ann Gaines, Des Moines City Council [Election date: April 13, 2004]

Posted on April 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

ELECTION ALERT! Ruth Ann Gaines is running for City Council in Des Moines.  Inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2003 and honored by the Iowa House of Representatives, Gaines is a progressive and a Dean supporter. Primary Day:  Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO BLOG FOR IOWA

Posted on April 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Welcome to Blog for Iowa, the official weblog of Democracy for Iowa! Let me introduce myself.  My name is Linda Thieman (pronounced TEE-mun), and I live in Storm Lake, Iowa  (Buena Vista County, NW corner of the state).  I am … Continue reading →

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