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The REAL McCain

Posted on June 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The REAL McCain By Brave New Films Gas prices are hitting all-time highs.  Our country is in the midst of a recession thanks in part to our crippling dependence on oil, so what's John McCain's plan?  Will he hold the … Continue reading →

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Friends of Iowa City Pride Flood Info

Posted on June 20, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Friends of Iowa City Pride Flood Info By Iowa City Pride After much thoughtful discussion the Iowa City Pride committee decided to cancel all our Saturday (June 21) events: the parade, rally and festival. We apologize to those who made … Continue reading →

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Need Legal Help During Floods?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Need Legal Help During Floods? By the IFU If you or someone you know is in need to disaster assistance; you can find an on-line copy of The Farmers Guide to Disaster Assistance on the Farmer's Legal Action Group website. … Continue reading →

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Stop Pain at the Pump campaign

Posted on June 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Stop Pain at the Pump campaign By True Majority When we launched our Stop Pain at the Pump campaign, we promised that between now and Election Day politicians would offer gimmicks that poll well but do nothing to deal with … Continue reading →

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ICCI Announces Speaker for 2008 Convention

Posted on June 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ICCI Announces Speaker for 2008 Convention By ICCI As political campaigns heat up in Iowa this election season, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) will welcome John Nichols, Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine, as the keynote speaker for … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Peace Congress at Simpson College

Posted on June 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

International Women's Peace Congress at Simpson College By Diane Krell The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) 30th Triennial Congress will be held this year on the Simpson campus on June 25-June 29. WILPF is the oldest continuous … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS SET FOR JUNE 27 AT CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN CEDAR FALLS

Posted on June 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS SET FOR JUNE 27 AT CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN CEDAR FALLS By the IFU Farmers and rural residents are invited to learn about investing in renewable energy at a workshop Friday, June … Continue reading →

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Beware the Floodwater

Posted on June 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Beware the Floodwater By Neil Daniels Thursday I did something extraordinarily foolish. I walked through the Iowa River floodwaters to get back home. I know the risks but before I realized it I knew I had gone too far to … Continue reading →

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Our Partial Victory

Posted on June 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Our Partial Victory By Ed Fallon Last Tuesday's primary election was disappointing, but we're not quitting. We didn't beat the political establishment but we sure shook it up. In fact, Leonard Boswell's voting record and rhetoric over the past seven … Continue reading →

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IFU On 2008 Flood Help

Posted on June 13, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

IFU On 2008 Flood Help By the IFU Resources for Farmers and Rural Residents Suffering from Weather-Related Disasters Flooding and severe weather are taking a big toll on many farmers' crops and property across Iowa and the Midwest. Here are … Continue reading →

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