Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

How The Koch Brothers Made The Left Blame Obama

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Powerful article.  “We are in the battle of our lives. And we are in danger of losing. The enemy is men in Brooks Brothers suits.” addictinginfo.org/the-koch-brothers-and-the-theft-of-the-american-dream/ “These traitors to the American Dream have spread their tentacles throughout our government. They … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

  Retiring Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg helped create Iowa’s nationally recognized community college system. I’m working closely with him so Southeastern Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College as well as other community colleges can do even more … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Palm Sunday Edition

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Ok – No fair using fingers or palms on this one. Last week many of you failed the 8th grade science exam. Do you want to stay in junior high forever? Here is another chance. If you fail this, I … Continue reading →

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Rally For Justice For Trayvon Martin On Iowa City Ped Mall

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

It was a sad, lovely, peaceful and inspiring gathering.      

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Sunday Funday – Reliving Junior High

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Dave Bradley

At an event last evening I was talking with a friend. He was telling me that he just had the “you’re back in junior high again” dream. I think many of us have it. Mine usually goes something like this: … Continue reading →

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Senators Bolkcom and Hogg On Statewide Tour Today To Warn Iowans

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

DES MOINES – On Tuesday, March 20, State Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) and State Senator Joe Bolkcom (D-Iowa City) will travel to five major communities served by MidAmerican Energy to warn of higher utility bills if House File 561 … Continue reading →

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Fallon Forum Ending: Last Broadcast March 29

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, After 2 1/2 years on 98.3, March 29th will be my last WOW broadcast. Suffice it to say that the new owner, Cumulus Broadcasting, has other plans for the 7:00-8:00 pm time slot. I’m not sure whether the … Continue reading →

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A New Cool Galaxy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by bfiajohnshumaker

Dear Folks, Seems like the Wee Fairy Folk showed up this morning presenting us a new cool galaxy to whizz around in, Looks like this is the place Leprechauns gleefully Play, In green fairy Fire to their Hearts desire in … Continue reading →

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John Archer Makes A BS Commercial

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Last week Republican John Archer unveiled a commercial in his run for the Republican nomination to oppose Congressman Dave Loebsack in this fall’s election. As I had complained here before, most of what Republicans are doing right now is feeding … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Support Progressive Democrats

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

A note from Howard Dean and the DCCC… Have you seen them yet? The biggest corporate special interest group in the country is flooding the airwaves with TV ads attacking President Obama and defending its favorite Republican lackeys in Congress. … Continue reading →

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