Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa

Posted on June 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa Iowa Fiscal Partnership New study shows demand at Waterloo food bank has almost doubled in the last four years WATERLOO, Iowa — One in 11 Iowans is “food insecure,” creating a demand for food … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Deer Hunting Woes

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Iowa's Deer Hunting Woes This is probably a “too late call to action” type of post, but I'll point this out anyway.  The Des Moines Register reports today on the Iowa Natural Resources Commision considering a few proposals to thin … Continue reading →

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Steve King Loves His Sugar Daddy DeLay

Posted on June 4, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Steve King Loves His Sugar Daddy DeLay The Left Coast of Iowa It's been said that to his colleagues in Congress, Tom DeLay is the true sugar daddy, that everybody (according to the New York Times) “owes Mr. Delay for … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University During the past several decades, the American food system has increasingly followed two new structural paths. On one hand, small-scale farm … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About

Posted on May 31, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About by John Drury Iowa Senate Democratic leader and potential gubernatorial candidate Mike Gronstal was in Mason City the other day. He apparently is on a tour of the state looking for press and support … Continue reading →

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The Political-Industrial Complex, Part II

Posted on May 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The Political-Industrial Complex, Part II The Prairie Progressive by Jim Larew In contrast with the era of the Iowa Democratic Party’s modern rebirth, today, in too many instances, within the same Party, the proper order of priorities has been reversed. … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts In Iowa

Posted on May 24, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

This is one of those days where I just can’t seem to focus on a single topic, so I’ll pull out my cup of noon coffee and throw out a few random thoughts. End of Legislative Session: The good news … Continue reading →

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Vast Right-Wing, Power-Grabbing Conspiracy Alive and Well in Iowa!

Posted on May 23, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Vast Right-Wing, Power-Grabbing Conspiracy Alive and Well in Iowa! The Des Moines Register GOP leaders tie filibuster to caucuses By David Yepsen A powerful group of leading state Republicans and social conservatives sent a letter last week to “potential … Continue reading →

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ISU Democrats’ Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour

Posted on May 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ISU Democrats' Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour Group Protest Draws Attention to Danger of “Nuclear Option” in U.S. Senate   Iowa State University Democrats, distressed over the potential violation of Senate rules, history, and tradition by the Republican majority, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Media Reform Group Up and Running!

Posted on May 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Media Reform Group Up and Running! Introducing:   IOWANS FOR BETTER LOCAL TV Blog for Iowa would like to announce the formation of a group of citizen-activists, Iowans for Better Local TV.  Check out their brand new website at http://www.IBLTV.org. … Continue reading →

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