Category Archives: Iowa Blogosphere

Iowa Independent Intro

Posted on May 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Independent Intro By Chase Martyn I want to thank everyone who made it to the free training we offered last weekend.  We had a great turnout, and everyone I spoke to thought it was a worthwhile experience, both for … Continue reading →

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Two Newcomers

Posted on May 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Two Newcomers By Sam GarchikCheck out the Iowa Independent. This is the long awaited blog from the Center for Independent Media, and it's looking mighty fine. They have a first rate staff, and are already covering stuff like the Pettengill … Continue reading →

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Free Journalism Training and Lexis Account for Iowa Bloggers!

Posted on April 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Free Journalism Training and Lexis Account for Iowa Bloggers! By Chase Martyn I'm Chase Martyn, and I run IowaProgress.com.  I'm also working with the Center for Independent Media on their new Iowa program.  As part of their commitment to growing … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE Monday, March 26th!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE – Monday, March 26th! From Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org   As many of you may know, PACG has put out many calls to action on VOICE – Voter Owned Iowa Clean … Continue reading →

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CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY! From Molly Regan mjregan@ mchsi.com (excerpts from Lynn Heuss – I'm for Iowa)   Despite overwhelming support from citizens and community leaders, HF 873, a bill regulating CAFOs, has … Continue reading →

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Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS! By Sam GarchikCheck out what COTCI had to say about the DFA Training in Cedar Rapids. First this on Loebsack, then this on Tom and Christy. Also, be sure to follow-up on the action … Continue reading →

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The Pres Races Heat Up (On Both Sides)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Pres. Races Heat Up (On Both Sides) By Sam GarchikThis is getting strange. Barack Mania (at 17k in Springfield and counting) is rolling through Iowa. Tom Miller and Mike Fitzgerald both endorsed him, saying that the Iraq War was … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blogs Featured on the National Journal

Posted on February 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blogs Featured on the National Journal By Sam GarchikChris Woods was on Monday, I am tomorrow, and Iowa Progress on Wednesday. Also, check out Drew Miller's awesome new Kos-like site, Bleeding Heartland, linked here and to the right.

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Iowa Blog Round-Up

Posted on February 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Round-Up By Sam Garchik First off, Blog for Iowa recognizes a death in the Progressive Family. Molly Ivins' life is eloquently summed up at Century of the Common Iowan.As for births, Florida is finally waking up. They are … Continue reading →

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ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day in Des Moines By Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) has reserved a passenger van to transport Quad City activists to Des Moines next Monday, January 29th. We will be joining other … Continue reading →

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