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retired in West Liberty

I’ve Got Mine

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today we have a treat we haven’t had for a while. A guest post by Larry Hodgden from Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three … Continue reading →

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Cedar County Health Care Meeting

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For those with questions on the new ACA Cedar County will be holding an open forum Tuesday night at the Cedar County Courthouse: Confused about the changes in health care? Attend the Health Care Exchange Information and Signup Tuesday October … Continue reading →

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A Cancer On Society

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Most of us have had some experience with cancer – either personally or they know someone who had the big ‘C.’ For those who have had it, or had a loved one who had it, hearing the word “cancer” often … Continue reading →

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Good Time To Talk About Money In Politics

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The government is shut down as Republicans try to upturn the Constitutional processes for repealing laws. Since many of the Republicans who are fanning the flames of the impasse they created are funded in the most part by a few … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – How About Them Hawkeyes?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again I am relying on my superior football knowledge and a good two-sided American quarter to announce that the Hawkeyes won yesterday in a stunner. Since I am writing this hours ahead of the game (we are having visitors … Continue reading →

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All Politics Is Local And So Is Hunger

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Some in Congress rail against the poor and vote to take away the food stamps that are often all some families have to keep them going. Two of Iowa’s representatives voted to take away food stamps. I doubt either Steve … Continue reading →

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John Boehner, Meet Benedict Arnold

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The British could not do it, nor the rebel Confederate states. The Spanish, Germans, Germans again nor Al Quieda could do it. But John Boehner and his band of merry cowards are just a couple weeks away from totally shutting … Continue reading →

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New Report Paints Bleak Picture for Iowa Women

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

‘The State of Women in America’ is latest in a series of studies showing the results of Governor Branstad’s failed economic policies   DES MOINES, IOWA — A report released today by the Center for American Progress Action Fund (CAPAF) … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Iowa Beats Minnesota Edition

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I am writing this ahead of time. I am feeling the good times are back. Watch those scalpers dance in the street. I have scouted both Iowa and Minnesota and with my incredible knowledge of all things football and a good … Continue reading →

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