Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Can Iowa Compete in A Science-based Economy?

Posted on July 12, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Can Iowa Compete in A Science-based Economy? This is a topic that I definitely have more to speak about, but this will be fairly short today. Fred Dorr, a former West Des Moines School Board Member penned an editorial promoting … Continue reading →

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Eyes Wide Open Exhibition Comes to Iowa This Week

Posted on July 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Eyes Wide Open Exhibition Comes to Iowa This Week July 11-17, 2005 Eyes Wide Open, the American Friends Service Committee's widely-acclaimed exhibition on the human cost of Bush's War, features a pair of boots honoring each U.S. military casualty, a … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint Translates ‘Hymanspeak’

Posted on July 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The Counterpoint Translates 'Hymanspeak' The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country. by Iowa's Ted … Continue reading →

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Will Abortion Cloud Iowa Governor’s Race?

Posted on July 7, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Will Abortion Cloud Iowa Governor's Race? There was a David Yepsen editorial in the Des Moines Register today that I think is worth a little discussion. The title: “Will Abortion Cloud Blouin's Run For Governor?” By most normal measurements, Mike … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Bush speaks to the nation Bush addressed the nation the other night in an attempt to regain the support he has lost over his war for oil. He dismissed calls to … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Independence Day By Helping IBLTV Work For An Independent Media

Posted on July 4, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Celebrate Independence Day By Helping IBLTV Work For An Independent Media IBLTV.Org Democracy cannot survive without an independent media. Celebrate the 4th of July with an act of patriotism. Make a donation to Iowans for Better Local TV and … Continue reading →

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Make Wal-Mart Care About Health Care Demonstration

Posted on July 2, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Make Wal-Mart Care About Health Care Demonstration by Caroline Vernon Earlier today, many local organizations in unison with UFCW’s Wake Up Wal-Mart Campaign and Democracy For America, organized and demonstrated against the Davenport Wal-Mart on Elmore St, in an effort … Continue reading →

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Iowa Cities Shrinking, Suburbs Expanding

Posted on June 30, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowa Cities Shrinking, Suburbs Expanding The U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates for Iowa towns and muncipalities, as reported in the Des Moines Register. While these are estimates, they do indicate that the Des Moines Metro, at least, is undergoing … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Crisis Generates Pilot Project in Iowa

Posted on June 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Medicaid Crisis Generates Pilot Project in Iowa Iowa Federation of Labor Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides healthcare to the poor, the disabled and many seniors in nursing homes. For every dollar Iowans put into this program, … Continue reading →

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Vilsack To Chair DLC

Posted on June 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Vilsack To Chair DLC The Des Moines Register is reporting today that Tom Vilsack has been chosen to become chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. The interesting item in the story, however, was the backing that Tom Vilsack is receiving … Continue reading →

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