Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Hemp Fibers ‘Better Than Graphene’

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I read this article concerning a new potentially breakthrough use for hemp with interest Wednesday. When I read this I hearkened back to an article I had read on a building material called hempcrete. This is a light weight material … Continue reading →

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Governor Hosts Hate Fest In Ames At 9AM Today

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Our illustrious governor, in his new found quest to turn Iowa into a right wing haven, today acts as the host for the gathering of a group that has been labeled as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law … Continue reading →

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Newton Daily News Editor Fired For “Being Christian”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ran across this story Thursday. A portion is reprinted here. The whole story plus other links are at the link.This story has a lot of twists and looks to me like one that may well wend its way to the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Rummage In The Ramp Time.

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Dave Bradley

One of my favorite events of the year is on once more. The giant garage sale known as “Rummage in the Ramp” started Friday and continues until next Sunday, August 3rd. If you are unfamiliar with this event, it is … Continue reading →

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“We Are Willing To Fight For It!”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ladies and Gentlemen, Senator Elizabeth Warren at Netroots Nation last Saturday: If Reublicans take control of the senate, our country will once more be stopped from moving forward. Worse yet we will most likely go through two years of money … Continue reading →

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Hodge-Podge: Branstad For Bishop!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I understand Terry Branstad is a Roman Catholic. I never knew this because I never cared before. As one who truly believes that the separation of Church and State must as wide as a galaxy it really irked me to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: County Fair Edition

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Come one, come all to the great Muscatine County Fair in historic West Liberty, Iowa. We have exhibits of plants and foods; we have show animals of all varieties and we have a midway with thrilling rides and scrumptious one … Continue reading →

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Immigrants In Iowa – From IPP

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Once more, the folks over at Iowa Policy Project take an hot button issue, take the emotion out of it and give us a sober fact based report. I certainly wish some of our politicians would take a cue from … Continue reading →

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Weekend Hodge-Podge

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Dave Bradley

They Need A Horse Race! One thing you have to remember going into the silly political ad season is that this is the time of year that make TV stations and networks and those corporations that own them rich. No … Continue reading →

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Weekend Hodge-Podge

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

One of the most interesting hypocritical aspects of the Republican (or Tea Party) is their stance on “pro-life.” They want to force women to give birth no matter the circumstances. Yet when it comes to things that sustain life like … Continue reading →

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