Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa, We Have A Water Problem

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Trish Nelson

“Because of runoff from our farms, we have more than 600 polluted rivers, lakes and streams, causing a nitrate surge in our drinking water.”  Find out more here:  citizensforahealthyiowa.org/  

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Jon Stewart Destroys GOP “Band Of Blockers”

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

You won’t want to miss this. It’s awesome. http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:432630

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Braley opponent: “If You Like Tom Harkin You Will Love Bruce Braley

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note we found in our inbox today from the Braley for Iowa campaign.  The e-mail suggests that Joni Ernst, who is also running for Tom Harkin’s senate seat, is “cozy” with the Koch Brothers, having attended a recent … Continue reading →

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Video: President Obama’s Full SOTU Speech 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

It is always worthwhile to listen to what the President actually said, not what the media, including your favorite blogs, said he said.

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Farewell And Thank You, Pete Seeger

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

This inspiring version of This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie was performed by Pete Seeger and friends at President Obama’s 2009 inaugural concert. This Land Is Your Land Words and Music by Woody Guthrie This land is your … Continue reading →

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Francis Thicke Presents The Other Side Of Ethanol At Branstad’s Hearing

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE:  Today Iowa Public Radio’s program River To River with Ben Kieffer will be about corn ethanol and the Renewable Fuels Standards controversy. The program runs from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Francis Thicke will be one of the guests … Continue reading →

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Why It Is Time For Legislators To Stand Up To Governor Branstad

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Trish Nelson

The following letter to the editor by David Johnson was published in the West Branch Times on January 24th. With the legislature back in session, we’ll soon be bombarded with letters from our elected officials in Des Moines, telling us … Continue reading →

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Beaverdale Citizens Still Fighting To Save Rice Field From Development

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

This is an epic battle of  local citizens fighting with everything they’ve got to beat back development and save a tiny green paradise that has been there for generations.  Blog for Iowa posted about it in October, 2012.   It’s a … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Admits It Was An “Awful Lot Of Fun” Tearing The Country Apart

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Yes, Glenn Beck actually said this earlier this week. “I remember it as an awful lot of fun and that I made an awful lot of mistakes,” Beck told Kelly of his time at Fox. “I wish I could go … Continue reading →

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Employees Forced To Defend Jobs Against South Slope Greed

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Apparently, locking out workers, once a rare practice,  is the new normal for employers.  Last November, South Slope Communications in North Liberty  locked out 55 employees for 3 days after their union contract with the cooperative expired.  Employees who came … Continue reading →

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