Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006

  Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006 Audubon Just days into the 109th Congress and the pro-drillers are already hard at work pushing to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil … Continue reading

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Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays

Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays Advocate.com Iowa town's ordinance protecting gays faces opposition A proposal to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in Dubuque, Iowa's nondiscrimination code is being opposed by some business and religious leaders. The … Continue reading

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Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case

Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case Lambda Legal What: Oral arguments in Alons et al v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County. When: Friday, January 14, at 9 a.m.   Where: Iowa … Continue reading

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The Condition of the State

 The Condition of the State Governor Vilsack laid out his priorities for this session in his Condition of the State address yesterday.  (Excerpts were published by the Des Moines Register today.) Here are the main topics Gov. Vilsack discussed (the … Continue reading

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EAGLES ON IOWA SHORES

EAGLES ON IOWA SHORES Last night on my way home it was raining & lightening.  An odd thing indeed considering it was January 1st.   Many North American Indian tribes believe the THUNDERBIRD, or mythical SUPER EAGLE is responsible for … Continue reading

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Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book; Anti-bullying Workshop in Ames in January (GLBT)

Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book (GLBT) The North Scott Press by Bill Tubbs   The United Methodist Church defrocked the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud on a 7-6 vote for being honest about her sexual orientation….The church's decision appears … Continue reading

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Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party

Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party chose Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson Saturday as its new leader. Pederson becomes chairwoman immediately…. The Democratic State Central Committee convened to replace … Continue reading

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Recycle ‘Til You Drop!

Recycle 'Til You Drop! Waste Commissions In Your Area   There once was a girl name' of ANN Who'd recycle every jar, every can 'cycling cartons and boxes And papers and watches Such a good little example this girl name' … Continue reading

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Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire

Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire Clinton war-room veteran Simon Rosenberg built his [centrist] New Democrat Network into a formidable political operation with the help of financial backers in New York. Now he’s … Continue reading

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Iowa Jobs Fall in November

Iowa Jobs Fall in November Iowa Policy Project Recovery Pace Lags Three Years After Recession MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Dec. 16, 2004) — Iowa's nonfarm jobs dropped by 1,500 in November after a slow four-month climb, while the state's unemployment rate … Continue reading

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