Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

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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This Week On The Fallon Forum: 9/11, Caucuses, Occupy, Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, I’m putting together this week’s update and am riveted by the live feed coming from Oakland, California. Check it out here. It shows police in full riot gear responding to Occupy Oakland’s blockade of the Port of Oakland. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving From Blog For Iowa

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would like to wish our readers a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.      

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Grassroots, Kochs, And Occupations

Posted on November 7, 2011 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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How You Can Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From Iowa Environmental Council – iaenvironment.org/ Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill Restore the Conservation Compliance Covenant   Take Action! Calls and emails needed by Tuesday Nov. 1 US lawmakers are currently proposing major changes to the Farm … Continue reading →

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Rename Iowa City Ped Mall Chief Black Hawk Square

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Ascension of Chief Black Hawk by John Shumaker The Spirit is HERE Be of Good Cheer let’s get over the pain let’s make it plain we’ve come to reclaim our land in whatever form or shape it takes place let’s … Continue reading →

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Weekly Observations

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Dave Bradley

No Koch The state minister for environment in Baden-Wurtemberg has stated that his state, a highly industrialized part of Germany, will be decarbonized by the mid-century. The minister claims a broad consensus that this must be done by the German … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Let Me Tempt You With An Apple

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Dave Bradley

It is autumn and nothing says autumn like the crunch of an apple freshly picked from your tree or in one of Iowa’s fine orchards. Mmmmm – man I can almost taste one now. Well the apple is one of … Continue reading →

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From 37 To 4: The Consolidation Of Banks

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Hypervocal.com In 1990 there were 37 major banks in America. By 1999 there were 21. Just 14 in 2003. Now, present day, there are just four. Four major banks for consumers to choose from — Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells … Continue reading →

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