Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Des Moines GOP Official, Linked to Rev. Moon, Allegedly Harasses California Journalist

Posted on July 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines GOP Official, Linked to Rev. Moon, Allegedly Harasses California Journalist by John Gorenfeld Last week I made a phone call to Des Moines to ask a man about a Web domain my family wants and he owns. The … Continue reading →

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Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post

Posted on July 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post A former Iowa farmer, Tom Dorr, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the Undersecretary for Rural Development, four years after his initial appointment in 2001. The Senate voted 62-38 Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa’s Lead Balloon Award Goes to . . . MidAmerican!

Posted on July 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa’s Lead Balloon Award Goes to . . . MidAmerican! by Linda Thieman Yes, friends and neighbors, Blog for Iowa’s First Ever Lead Balloon Award goes to (drum roll, please) . . . MidAmerican Energy Company, the Number … Continue reading →

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Iowa Race Getting National Attention

Posted on July 20, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowa Race Getting National Attention Something to pass along from the recently convened governor's convention in Des Moines:  the national scene is looking closely at Iowa's race for governor – particularly from the national Republican Party: The upcoming race for … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 20, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Governors go to the fair This past weekend, 30 or so Governors from across the country met in Des Moines for their annual conference. Likely 2008 presidential candidate and current Governor … Continue reading →

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Odds ‘n’ Ends

Posted on July 19, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Odds 'n' Ends Today seems to be one of those days where the news outlets are focused on all-Karl-Rove-all-the-time, and some little things have flown past the radar.  Here are a few things that caught my eye. Turning Over The … Continue reading →

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IBLTV Meets with Congressman Jim Leach

Posted on July 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   IBLTV (Iowans for Better Local TV) Meets with Congressman Jim Leach On Monday, July 18, at the Iowa City Public Library, Congressman Jim Leach met with several members of Iowans for Better Local TV (IBLTV) and other citizens concerned … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Polluted Counties in Iowa (and the Companies That Make Them That Way)

Posted on July 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Top 10 Polluted Counties in Iowa (and the Companies That Make Them That Way) by Linda Thieman Woodbury County holds the unpleasant distinction of being the single most polluted county in all of Iowa – with four and a … Continue reading →

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LUCY NORTON TALKS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR IOWA

Posted on July 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

LUCY NORTON TALKS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR IOWA by Molly Regan An article by LUCY NORTON, director of marketing for the IOWA Corn Growers Association of Johnston, appeared in the Saturday, July 16, edition of the Des Moines Register. Entitled “ETHANOL … Continue reading →

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The Glass Ceiling and Iowa Politics

Posted on July 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Glass Ceiling and Iowa Politics by Megan Strader, Mason City, Iowa (KIMT) [Blog for Iowa editorial comments appear in RED.] Iowa has a reputation as a political powerhouse. That's mostly due to being the host of the nation's first … Continue reading →

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