Category Archives: Environment

COW EXCAPES SLAUGHTER

Posted on January 15, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

COW ESCAPES SLAUGHTER QuadCity Times GREAT FALLS, Mont. – A spirited cow that jumped a slaughterhouse gate and evaded capture for six hours may not be doomed after all. Appeals to spare the life of the 1,200-pound heifer came from … Continue reading →

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IOWA’S MASTER MATRIX REVISTED/JANUARY 2006

Posted on January 8, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWA'S MASTER MATRIX REVISITED/ JANUARY 2006 It is about AIR, it is about WATER, and it is about your COMMUNITY. These are the three areas that the IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' MASTER MATRIX concentrates on. Every January for the … Continue reading →

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IN IOWA, LIGHTENING IN THE SKY, CONFUSION ON THE GROUND

Posted on January 3, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

IN IOWA, LIGHTENING IN THE SKY, CONFUSION ON THE GROUND Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again; the beginning of a new January with unusual phenomena happening. On Monday morning, January 2nd at 6AM in Scott County, there … Continue reading →

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The Time for Wind Energy is Now

Posted on December 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Time for Wind Energy is Now by Anne Burnett, DeliciousLivingMag.com How it works Breezes spin the blades of a windmill or turbine, which in turn spin a shaft that’s connected to an electricity generator. Pros Wind energy is nonpolluting … Continue reading →

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES

Posted on December 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE EAST MOLINE, IL, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND NEARLY 400 OTHERS IN A CROWDED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. WE HAD GATHERED TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON A PROPOSED HOG … Continue reading →

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Commericalization of our National Parks

Posted on December 1, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Commercialization of our National Parks From Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The National Park Service is getting ready to adopt new policies that would dramatically increase the commercialization of our National Parks. Under the new plan, the Park … Continue reading →

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A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

Posted on November 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Today a press conference was held in Moline, IL. It was to notify the press that TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DECEMBER … Continue reading →

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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials. Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center. It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting!

Posted on November 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Tuesday, November 157:00-8:30 PM Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 … Continue reading →

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SUMMIT II/PROGRESSIVE ACTION FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Posted on November 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SUMMIT II/PROGRESSIVE ACTION FOR THE COMMON GOOD It was a beautiful, late October Sunday afternoon not unlike many others, except for the gathering of the curious. No, it was not a herd of Guernsey's bobbing across a field to see … Continue reading →

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