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retired in West Liberty

The Courtney Report

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I always want to hear your ideas for improving state government. After all, I work for you. You can e-mail or call me any time. You may also want to check out “Public Input: Improving State Government” on the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Hits The Nail On The Head

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In a statement released late Wednesday night after the vote to avoid default, Congress member Dave Loebsack really hit the nail on the head: Loebsack Statement on Deal to Avert Defaulting and Stopping Needless Shutdown Washington, Oct 16 Congressman Dave … Continue reading →

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Profiles In Courage?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes I feel sorry for those who are tasked with picking the recipient of the Kennedy Library annual Profile In Courage Award. From what we see recently in this country, there are certainly not a lot of candidates around. When … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Hey Where’s The Color Edition?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I may be getting old, but my old noggin seems to recollect that the trees should be in full splendor by now. Kitties, puppies and cute little humans should be pushing leaves into piles and then jumping into them with … Continue reading →

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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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