Category Archives: Guest Posts

Letters To The Editor: Don’t Be Shy!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Folks, I am a big believer in using the newspaper’s Letters To The Editor section to make sure the public knows we exist and that we support our candidates and their positions. Through polling we know that democratic positions are … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As a member of the State Government Committee, I participated in a meeting with Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz. We wanted to know how three valid Iowa ballots in the 2012 election ended up not being counted. What we’ve … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I’ll be participating in as many local forums as I can get to this session. There are two this weekend and many more in the coming weeks. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas. • Saturday, February … Continue reading →

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Iowa Budget Dilemma for 2014

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s note: I turn the page over to the folks at IFP today. Below is an excellent analysis of Iowa’s current fiscal course. Should be mandatory reading for legislators. Setting a Sustainable Course Against a Tide of Giveaways Iowa’s 2014 … Continue reading →

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The “Dickens” You Say

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest post is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton Iowa. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading →

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A Loss for Words

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

What do you call it when the usual adjectives fail to adequately convey the true extent of the outrageousness of political policies? A prime example would be the repeated criticism by Republicans of the record number of people receiving food … Continue reading →

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Branstad Administration And Jobs

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: October 23rd, 2013 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Branstad Administration Ignores Open Records Request About Flawed Jobs Statistics 34 Days Have Passed Since Request; Iowa Open Records Law States Delay in Response ‘Shall Not Exceed’ 20 Days. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Mine

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today we have a treat we haven’t had for a while. A guest post by Larry Hodgden from Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three … Continue reading →

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The (five o’clock) Shadow KNOWS

Posted on August 21, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

Dear Folks, There is a terrible, unmistakeable irony here. Wednesday, Aug. 21, will be last release of Nixon’s secretly recorded white house tapes (from irony of ironies nixon library in yorba linda california) AND sentencing of Bradley Manning in suspicious … Continue reading →

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