Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

One Iowan’s Story: How State Child Care Assistance Helps

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This video shows an Iowa woman Amanda Young, who speaks about how state child care assistance helps her keep working.

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Why Is David Johnson Challenging Jeff Kauffman In Iowa House District 73?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

David Johnson is a Democrat challenging Jeff Kauffman (R)  for Iowa House Representative for the 73rd District.  Check out his website here.  Johnson is running on the following platform: Better funding for our schools and universities, quality jobs for Iowans,  … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: MLK Day, Taxes, Des Moines, Keystone

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Primarily Primaries

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Whooeee – it is primary season. For some political junkies it gets no better than this. Just like March Madness, only the winner may be able to blow up the world next year at this time. So how did we … Continue reading →

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A Blast From The Past

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This is in contrast to my earlier post on a shortened Republican platform. To give you an idea how much the Republican Party has sped to the right, here is a summary of the 1956 Republican Platform. Plus this will … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday, New Citizens Test

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

At the caucus the other night we had one newly naturalized citizen in attendance. This year four of our friends have become citizens.  As you know they must pass a test on our history and government. Remember these are usually … Continue reading →

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2011: The Year Of Popular Uprisings

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Year 2011: Populist Revolts, Troop Withdrawal, Economic Woes, and Human Rights by Ralph Scharnau The year 2011 will be remembered as one of popular uprisings.  Time magazine, in fact, made the protester its person of the year. Millions of … Continue reading →

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Prairie Dog’s Predictions For 2012

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Ron Paul wins the Iowa Caucuses. Rick Perry trails the field, further embarrassing all those who gushed over his “Bigfoot” entrance into the race last August (even the Iowa City Press-Citizen ran not one, not two, but FIVE photos of … Continue reading →

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A Key To Romney’s Problems And Other Stuff

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Dave Bradley

FOX News highlights Romney’s problem. The above is an actual screen capture from Fox News last Wednesday.  My guess is that most can easily see now why Romney is losing ground among Republicans. Who but Jon Stewart? The Daily Show … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Well you knew I wouldn’t let Christmas go by without a quiz or two about it. We love us some Christmas around here. One of the things that we love most is the songs, both of the religious and the … Continue reading →

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