Category Archives: Farming

Iowa Groups Sponsor "Troubled Waters"

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Groups Sponsor “Troubled Waters”

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For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education? by Paul DeatonWhat is a progressive to do when young, educated Iowans are leaving the state in droves, leaving an aging population and in many ways, taking our hope for a progressive … Continue reading →

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On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR by Paul Deaton When Governor-elect Branstad appointed Muscatine attorney Roger Lande to become the next Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, progressives viewed the appointment with skepticism. Simply put, he lacks … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: During the first week of the 84th Iowa General Assembly scores of things happened at a rapid clip. Following is a … Continue reading →

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Working Iowans Should Oppose the US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Working Iowans Should Oppose the US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement by Paul Deaton On Friday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released an article on his government web site titled “Q & A: Export Markets for Iowa.” In it, among other things, … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With Republicans controlling Terrace Hill and the Iowa House of Representatives, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa by Paul Deaton“We live in a country where the rich get richer and the rest of us see diminished economic opportunities. As George Carlin said, 'the reason they call it the American dream … Continue reading →

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MMM and the Iowa Department of Public Health

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

With Governor-elect Branstad’s appointment of Mariannette Miller Meeks (MMM) as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Blog for Iowa will have more reason to post about the state of public health in Iowa. As we said in … Continue reading →

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Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book by Paul Deaton The message in Francis Thicke's recent book, A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture, is clear: plan for the end of cheap oil in agriculture. One has … Continue reading →

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