Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Hey, Left Coast of Iowa! New Democracy for America Meet-Up in Sioux City!

Posted on June 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Hey, Left Coast of Iowa! New Democracy for America Meet-Up In Sioux City! Come to an organizing meeting to get to know each other, talk about how to build DFA and the meet-up, discuss the topic of the month … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Restores Voting Rights

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Iowa Governor Issues Order to Restore Voting Rights I had intended to post this earlier in the week, so many of you may already be well aware of this but I think it deserves another mention. Don't forget to send … Continue reading →

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Jim Nussle’s Vote Against Patriot Act Revision Contradicts Campaign Pledge

Posted on June 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Jim Nussle's Vote Against Patriot Act Revision Contradicts Campaign Pledge IowaDemocrats.Org Des Moines – After traveling the state talking about smaller government in Iowa, Congressman Jim Nussle of the 1st District of Iowa voted [last week] against a revision to … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Crunching the numbers on the death penaltySenate Democratic leader and gubernatorial hopeful Mike Gronstal was interviewed last week on IPTV’s Iowa Press. Des Moines Register columnist David Yepsen pressed Senator Gronstal … Continue reading →

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Issues of the Day

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Issues of the Day Over at TPMCafe, Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is guest-blogging, where he writes “The Decline of the American Middle Class Is THE Issue”. The reality today is that for the vast majority of Americans their standard … Continue reading →

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Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands

Posted on June 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Alons v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County case (also known as the “Lesbian Divorce” case). The case was brought by several … Continue reading →

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Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive

Posted on June 15, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive Something to keep in mind when the budget fur starts flying next winter: government spending is a reflection of government priorities. Nowhere is this clearer than the new sex offender law signed by … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier By Todd Dorman CEDAR RAPIDS – Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean kept up his frontal assault on Republicans Saturday and urged Iowa Democrats to go toe-to-toe with … Continue reading →

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EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAN BACK IN IOWA!

Posted on June 13, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA! We were ecstatic! There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5 Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids. The reception room had over 80 people waiting patiently. With a beautiful view of Cedar … Continue reading →

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Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG

Posted on June 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted by D. Narveson Ever drive behind or near a commercial or passenger vehicle belching smoke and fumes like there's no tomorrow, no living things that like to breathe, and … Continue reading →

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