Category Archives: Iowa in the News

REPRESENTATIVE CINDY WINCKLER OF DAVENPORT AT THE FORUM

Posted on January 31, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

REPRESENTATIVE CINDY WINCKLER OF DAVENPORT AT THE FORUM On the last Saturday of the month for the first 4 months of the year, there is a Legislative Forum held in Scott County. This past Saturday, January 28th, 2006, was the … Continue reading →

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YOU Can Bring Air America Radio to Iowa!

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Trish Nelson

  YOU Can Bring Air America Radio to Iowa! Air America Radio is coming to Iowa!  Well, that is, if you follow this easy recipe.  There are just a few ingredients you need to bring progressive talk radio to your … Continue reading →

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U of Iowa Students/Faculty Dismayed by Regents’ Power Grab; Event on Monday

Posted on January 28, 2006 by bfialindathieman

U of Iowa Students/Faculty Dismayed by Regents' Power Grab by Linda Thieman Iowa City faculty/staff/student event planned for this Monday, January 30, at 3:30pm, Terrace Room (Room 166) of the Iowa Memorial Union to share their commitment to self-determination With … Continue reading →

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Legislation to Deregulate Cable TV, Reduce Consumer Rights, and Eliminate Free Access

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert:  Stop Legislation to Deregulate Cable TV, Reduce Consumer Rights, and Eliminate Free Access Contributed by Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator There are lobbying efforts in many state legislatures and in Congress right now that intend to completely deregulate … Continue reading →

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Tobacco, Beer and Pay Day Loans Finance Iowa Conservative PAC

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Tobacco, Beer and Pay Day Loans Finance Iowa Conservative PAC The Des Moines Register According to House Speaker Christopher Rants, the Iowa Leadership Council is “organized to promote conservative principles in Iowa.” By JANE NORMAN Washington, D.C. – A new … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus Results Look Good for Fallon

Posted on January 19, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Caucus Results Look Good for Fallon State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) announced during a Wednesday afternoon press conference that he expects to send over 1,300 delegates to county party conventions on March 4 and 11. … Continue reading →

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Homelessness on the Rise in Iowa, Families Affected Most

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Homelessness on the Rise in Iowa, Families Affected Most Iowa Policy Project Just over 21,000 Iowans were homeless during 2005, an increase of 2,688 people since 1999. Families with children now make up the majority of all homeless households in … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17 Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa's Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair wages, and a healthy future for our community … Continue reading →

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Iowa Author Mike Palecek to Speak in Cedar Falls January 26

Posted on January 12, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa Author Mike Palecek to Speak in Cedar Falls January 26 “Mike Palecek poses powerful questions. He has constructed a masterpiece in [Looking for Bigfoot]. It deserves to be read. It's exhilarating and terrifying. It's realer than real.”  — January … Continue reading →

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Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm!

Posted on January 10, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm! In addition to the media-related information pertaining to the Iowa Caucus that Arron posted yesterday, we have this just in from the Ed Fallon campaign for Iowa Governor about … Continue reading →

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