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Will Japan Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Will Japan's Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate? by Paul Deaton Will we pile on the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant located near the town of Okama, Japan, damaged as a result of an earthquake and tsunami on … Continue reading →

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Education in Iowa's Communities

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Education in Iowa's Communities by Paul Deaton How Iowans will educate our children has been a topic of contentious debate during Iowa's 84th General Assembly. The debate takes place in the state capitol, but also in communities across the state … Continue reading →

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Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in IowaReport: Solar Investment Would Yield Jobs, More for Iowa EconomyMarch 8, 2011DES MOINES, Iowa — A new report shows Iowa could create thousands of new jobs and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Stand with Wisconsin

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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Local Iowans Endorse Beginning Iraq Withdrawal Now

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Local Iowans Endorse Beginning Iraq Withdrawal Now by Ed Flaherty Resolution on the Afghanistan and Iraq WarsMarch 3, 2011 Last weekend, members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership, Vice Chairs Donna Brazile and Rep. Mike Honda (CA) and DNC … Continue reading →

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Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: A lot of requests cross the editor's desk at Blog for Iowa, and in this case, the issue presented has not been aired at all in Iowa as far … Continue reading →

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Clinton Franciscans Give up Plastic Bags for Lent

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Clinton Franciscans Give up Plastic Bags for Lent Why not give up plastic bags for LENT?Join the Clinton FranciscansSunday, March 6th,  2-3 pm at The Canticle841 Thirteenth Avenue North, Clinton, Iowaand start a Plastic Bag Fast. Free and open to … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton[Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the eighth week of … Continue reading →

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BFIA Food Post for the Week: A Big Fat Debate

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Food Post for the Week: A Big Fat Debate [Editor's Note: On Friday nights, Blog for Iowa will be posting teasers with links to articles on current food topics when we find them. The following comes from Michael Pollan. … Continue reading →

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