Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

President Obama, Iowa, August 13, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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CD Review: The Ghost Of Woody Guthrie

Posted on August 13, 2012 by bfiatracykurowski

Bucky Halker channeling Woody Guthrie The Ghost of Woody Guthrie CD by Bucky Halker & Andy Dee http://www.buckyhalker.com/ Reviewed by Mike Matejka, Grand Prairie Union News, Bloomington, Illinois Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (1912-1967) is an American musical genius few people know, … Continue reading →

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The Prairie Progressive 2012 Honor Roll

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Summertime Murmur: Prairie Dog’s 2012 Honor Roll Amanda Coyne launched a sizzling career in investigative journalism after moving from Iowa City to Alaska. With her husband Tony Hopfinger, Coyne plunged into the politics of Big Oil in Alaska, covering a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Heat Hodgepodge.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

It is a bit cooler today. Feels like we’ve climbed up one rung of hell in our rehabilitation. Who wants to rack their brain in this heat. So this will be a hodgepodge, mostly you answer, few multiple choice. Thinkng may … Continue reading →

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Everyday I Think Of This

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Hug your kids. Every day, hug your kids. Be sure to let them know that you love them. Let them know that you are trying to do your best for them. Sometimes you make mistakes, but you are trying. And when … Continue reading →

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Opinions On Gun Control

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Friday morning once more provided us with a reminder that we live in the United States where nearly any person with a score to settle can have access to weapons made expressly for the purpose of killing people. I am … Continue reading →

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A Bad Day In America Again

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Mark this up as a day when I want to get in my car and drive far, far away. Today’s news is not good. More mass shootings, this time in an Aurora, Colorado theater. A woman at a Romney event … Continue reading →

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Dragged “Kicking and Screaming”

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

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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Branstad Will Hold Public Meeting On Drought Tuesday

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Branstad, Reynolds to convene public meeting in Mt. Pleasant on dry and drought weather conditions (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that they will hold a two-hour public meeting on the severe dry … Continue reading →

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Blog For Iowa Wishes Everyone A Happy And Safe 4th Of July!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

 Click here to see Cesar Milan’s tips on How to Keep Your Dog Safe And Calm On The 4th Of July

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