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Sunday Funday – U of IOWA and Writers’ Workshop Edition

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The U of iowa Writers’ Workshop was founded in 1936. That makes this institution a ripe 75 years old. Many do not even know of its existence even here in Iowa. Yet there has been some great great literature that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Let’s Harvest!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The harvest moon the other night let it be known that it is time for the harvest to begin in the very near future. Here are some questions about Iowa and American crops and other things to do with the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Labor Songs Edition

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Dave Bradley

One of the marks of tough times in the US and in most countries is the expression of distress through music and the other arts. Labor Day is a celebration not only of the working person, but also of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Women Of Note edition

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dave Bradley

I was talking to one of my daughters last weekend and during our conversation I realized just how much I have been learning from both of our daughters over the past decade. Both have a commitment to ecology and an … Continue reading →

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Odd Observations From Below The Radar

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Terry Branstad announced last week that he will push to make Iowa the healthiest state in the country. What’s the plan? Is it universal health care for Iowans? Is it subsidized annual check-ups? Of course not. Looks like the plan … Continue reading →

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100 Things You Can Say To Irritate A Republican

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

addictinginfo.org/ By Stephen D. Foster Jr. 1. A Socialist wrote the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Jesus healed the sick and helped the poor, for free. 3. Joseph McCarthy was an un-American, witch hunting sissy. 4. Jefferson Davis and Robert E. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Pre-Labor Day Edition

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Labor Day is nearly here. Where once this holiday was a major point in the calendar year, with the decline of the labor movement in recent years the holiday to celebrate workers and their work has diminished also. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Offbeat And Iowa Sports Question Edition

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Baseball pennant races slog on, pro football will be played AND the Hawkeyes seek their fortune as a Legend team in the Big 10 plus 2 add-ons conference. Can Hockey be far behind? 1) Jackie Robinson is well-known as the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally) by Paul Deaton An acquaintance gave up the good life of working with lobbyists in Washington, DC to attend a culinary school in California. He posted, “What's the difference between legislating and making sausage? … Continue reading →

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The Madness of Steve King

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa, do we really want King, a founding tea party member for one of our representatives in Congress? This page is divided into three sections: (1) Famous Steve King quotes; (2) Steve King videos; (3) List of Blog for Iowa … Continue reading →

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