Category Archives: Introducing DFIA

Farewell by Linda Thieman

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Farewell by Linda Thieman Well, the time has come for me to take my leave. I’ve been trying to get away for several days now, but running Blog for Iowa is addictive. I check my sources, get that “a ha!” … Continue reading →

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A Thank You To Our Candidates

Posted on November 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Thank You To Our Candidates Blog for Iowa and Democracy for Iowa would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to all of our candidates. We thank you for putting yourselves out there in spite of the fact that … Continue reading →

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Election Night at Blog for Iowa

Posted on October 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Election Night at Blog for Iowa by Linda Thieman I know a lot of our dear activist readers will be getting home late on November 2, Election Day. Some of you will be in the trenches, turning in the final … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Democrat

Posted on October 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A NEW KIND OF DEMOCRAT by Darrell Lewis Much has been said of the Howard Dean-inspired movement inside the Democratic Party all across America. Last night, I had an opportunity to talk to dozens of young people who are newly … Continue reading →

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News and Notes: DNC Compiles Clips of Bush’s Facial Expressions

Posted on October 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DNC Compiles Clips of Bush's Facial Expressions They say the sigh killed Al Gore in the presidential debate 4 years ago. This year, we are making much of Bush's seeming irritability, frustration, and ticked off facial expressions during last week's … Continue reading →

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Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure

Posted on September 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure by Linda Thieman Big news out of Democracy for America this week During these last six months, those of us with an eye on Howard Dean have been present for a remarkable … Continue reading →

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Regan for Scott County Holds Meeting on Harkin Bus

Posted on September 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Regan for Scott County Holds Meeting on Harkin Bus By Molly Regan, Candidate for Scott Soil and Water Conservation Commission ‘Twas a sunny, breezy, cloudless day that greeted our arrival at the Harkin Steak Fry at Indianola, Iowa. The Regan … Continue reading →

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DFIA Booth Draws Huge Crowd at Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Booth Draws Huge Crowd at Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman More then 3,000 people gathered yesterday for the annual Tom Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa. Darrell Lewis, Democracy for Iowa Founding Member and Campaign Chair for Dean … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Stats for September Beat The Entire Month of April in Four Days

Posted on September 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa Stats for September Beat The Entire Month of April in Four Days by Linda Thieman Frequent Blog for Iowa readers may recall, because I mention it every chance I get, that Blog for Iowa first went online … Continue reading →

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Deaniac Watch: Iowa Teacher Returns from Iraq

Posted on September 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Deaniac Watch: Iowa Teacher Returns from Iraq The Des Moines Register Fellow Deaniac and husband of Des Moines DFIA Activist Colleen Jennings Makes The Des Moines Register First Lt. Ernest Jennings' 14-month stint assisting the troops in Iraq is over. … Continue reading →

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