Author Archives: Dave Bradley

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About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Dragged “Kicking and Screaming”

Guest opinion by Larry Hodgden today. Larry wrote this for Independence Day. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him … Continue reading →

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Iowa Is One Vote From Being Wisconsin

Funny that we would ever use Wisconsin as an example of a state that is heading the wrong way. But since they elected Scott Walker and then reaffirmed his governorship, the state of Wisconsin is about the finest example of … Continue reading →

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BRING THE JOBS HOME!

Working families, community members and small business owners will be speaking at a press conference, Thursday July 12, at 4:30 PM at Raygun, 400 East Locust, supporting the “Bring The Jobs Home Act”, that Congress will be voting on. Iowa … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Good news for Burlington! The transit system in Burlington has been honored as the “Most Improved Urban Transit System of the Year” by the Iowa Department of Transportation. During 2011, ridership on Burlington Urban System—BUS—increased 18.15 percent. At the same … Continue reading →

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Is Branstad For Real?

Governor for Life Terry Branstad called the ACA “disastrous” and in the same breath said Iowans should strive to be the healthiest state in America. I am guessing he would also like the fastest car, without having to use any fuel. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – WalMart is 50!

Say what you want about Walmart, I doubt if any of your or my naysaying will have much effect on them. We really haven’t slowed them down much, nor have they changed even one policy. I have a continuing nightmare that … Continue reading →

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Buy American, Support iowa

The following message was sent out by Congressman Loebsack for the Independence Day holiday. This is a message that is relevant every day of the year Every year for the Fourth of July Iowans join family, friends, and neighbors to … Continue reading →

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Romney Types ARE The Problem

July 4th always used to be a day when I felt proud of our country. It used to be the day when I thought of the America where a young person of quite humble background could grow up to be a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Observations July 4th Edition.

The big central question this election is quite simple and also quite akin to what sparked the original Revolutionary War two hundred plus years ago. The central question is whether or not our government is for the rich and powerful. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – It’s July 4th Already?

I think most people know the stories of July 4th. I love July 4th. So let’s have some hot dogs, some cold ones and lots of fun! 1) Rumors are that 1776 was a hot and miserable summer. What was … Continue reading →

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