Category Archives: Iowa in the News

A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart: Low Prices at what cost?

Posted on November 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart: Low Prices at what cost? A Town Hall discussion on ensuring Iowa’s workers have fair and equal access to affordable, quality health care. Monday, November 147:00-8:00 PMIowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A123 … Continue reading →

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Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting!

Posted on November 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Tuesday, November 157:00-8:30 PM Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 … Continue reading →

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WHOM DO YOU TRUST?

Posted on November 8, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

WHOM DO YOU TRUST? In Dubuque, as well as 25 other communities around IOWA, there will be a referendum on the election ballot this coming Tuesday, November 8th. One of these referenda in particular deals with whether or not a … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Change At Leopold Center?

Posted on November 2, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Unexpected Change At Leopold Center? Something rather disturbing crossed my e-mail inbox this morning. I don't have a supporting link – but will try to provide one if the story hits one of the local papers. (Take that as a … Continue reading →

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The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection

Posted on November 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection by Iowa's Tom Poe, Studio for Recording The New Orleans disaster wiped out most of the recording studios in the region. This tragedy is not life-threatening. However, it is compelling. Our country is founded on … Continue reading →

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HOGS, HOGS, HOGS AGAIN

Posted on October 23, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Hogs, Hogs, Hogs Again A public health emergency needs to be issued for the state of Iowa. Industrial-strength hog lot confinements are getting a strangle hold on our air. If you live in one of the medium to large cities … Continue reading →

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Last Week in Media by Iowa’s Arron Wings

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Last Week in Media by Arron Wings There are major issues surfacing in the regulation and future of media this fall. The FCC is reviewing and rewriting the “ownership rules” they got wrong in 2003 and are now before them … Continue reading →

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Unwatchable TV

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Unwatchable TV The following appeared as a guest opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen By Charles Miller “This is the single most important discussion any American citizen can be a part of.” With those words media critic John Nichols … Continue reading →

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FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success!

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success! Iowa City, Iowa Update: Town Meeting a huge success…more than 500 people packed the Pomerantz Center at the University of Iowa to participate in a forum on media ownership. – Free … Continue reading →

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Nothing Patriotic About It

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Nothing Patriotic About It The following appeared as a Guest Opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen by David Leshtz The U.S. Congress will soon act to reauthorize expiring sections of the Patriot Act, the law passed just days after … Continue reading →

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