Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

I am Tired Of Terry

Weekly Hodgepodge I am Tired of Terry. I am tired of his lies about jobs. I am tired of his skirmishes with ethics. Seems like this is a never ending problem. I am tired of his nepotism. I am tired … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: May Flowers Edition

It has been one long, cold, lonely winter little Darlin’. But now it is May and if you haven’t planted, you will soon. If you haven’t cut the grass, you will soon. If you haven’t been on that bicycle you … Continue reading

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Blog For Iowa, DFA: Ten More Years!

As you know, April marked the tenth birthday of Democracy for America and Blog for Iowa. Linda Thieman was BFIA’s first editor. Much is owed to her. Fortunately, all of her posts are still available in the archives.  Linda remembers … Continue reading

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Labor Update: South Slope Lack Of Transparency A Growing Concern

The transparency of the South Slope Cooperative Board of Directors has become a growing concern. South Slope’s current CEO and Board of Directors have refused to respond to member (that means customers!) requests for basic information about 2014 Board nomination … Continue reading

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Hodgepodge – Brainwashing Dad

Heard about a most interesting documentary that will be coming out this summer. Jen Senko made a film documenting the transformation of her father from a almost non-political person into a right-wing nut. For many decades the right wing has … Continue reading

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Sunday Bundy – No Federal Gummint Edition

See how I sneakily did that? Instead of using my usual “funday” I used the name of the new hero of the right, Cliven Bundy. So glad to see someone with the Bundy name rise to the level of hero … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Smells Like A Lily Edition

Today is Easter – look outside. If it is raining, legend has it that it will rain for the next seven consecutive Sundays. This is particularly convenient for planning poker tournaments around spring planting. Imagine how guilty you would feel … Continue reading

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Weekend Hodgepodge

Congratulations to Congressman Dave Loebsack on being named the ranking member on the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. Maybe not a flashy position, but one where he can have an effect on Iowans … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Happy Birthday, Part Deux

I think we all had a bit of fun bouncing all over in the time machine last week. The bruises on my head have recovered and I am ready to go again. And no, I will not wear a helmet … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Blogforiowa

Just a brief note on how blogforiowa and I crossed paths. I think the process I went through may be a process that many have gone through in the recent years. I have not been a highly political person all … Continue reading

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