Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Kerry Leads in 11 of 16 Swing States In New Zogby Poll

Posted on September 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kerry Leads in 11 of 16 Swing States In New Zogby Poll Ruy Teixeira, Emerging Democratic Majority   The Zogby Interactive Poll of LV's (likely voters) was conducted for the Wall St. Journal Sept. 13-17. Kerry's leads (%): Arkansas 0.1 … Continue reading →

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Top Economists Endorse Art Small for U.S. Senate

Posted on September 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Top Economists Endorse Art Small for U.S. Senate Des Moines Register In an unprecedented move, top economists take sides in U.S. Senate race Washington, D.C. – Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa has done “serious harm” to the nation's economic … Continue reading →

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MoveOn Calls on Bush to Release Intelligence Report

Posted on September 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

MoveOn Calls on Bush to Release Intelligence Report Bush Should Release Intelligence Report on Iraq, So Americans Learn the Truth Before they Vote in November WASHINGTON – MoveOn PAC Friday called on the Bush Administration to release the full text … Continue reading →

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Family Farms, Rural Communities Threatened by Craig Amendment

Posted on September 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Family Farms, Rural Communities Threatened by Craig Amendment Environmental Integrity Project WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2004) – The air and drinking water, lakes and streams in and near family farms and rural communities across the United States would be jeopardized … Continue reading →

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Iowa Towns Bust Budgets for Campaign Visits

Posted on September 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Towns Bust Budgets for Campaign Visits by Linda Thieman According to DFIA Founding Member Darrell Lewis of Clear Lake, campaign visits to Iowa towns are busting city and county budgets, and in many cases, expenses are not being reimbursed. … Continue reading →

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Iowa: The Importance of Voting

Posted on September 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa: The Importance of Voting by Linda Thieman I find it truly amazing what the GOP will do to win an election.  I suppose my question should be, “What WON’T they do?” We’ve seen blatant evidence that the GOP intends … Continue reading →

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Iowa Schools Get F in Affordability

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa Schools Get F in Affordability Waterloo-Cedar Fall Courier DES MOINES – Iowa public universities received an “F” in affordability, one of 36 states to receive a failing grade, according to a report issued Wednesday. “It's a direct result of … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Lessons in Wind Power

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Lessons in Wind Power Iowa Policy Project ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Wind-power pioneers in education held the attention Wednesday of renewable energy advocates touring four Midwestern states on bicycles. The Wednesday leg of the six-day Green Bike Tour 2004 opened at … Continue reading →

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Fresh Promises for Rural Iowa

Posted on September 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Fresh Promises for Rural Iowa Center for Rural Affairs Presenting strategies and practices that are helping to revitalize rural communities Swaledale Bio-Village – Business in rural Iowa using available resources … Rural communities face challenges in keeping their small towns … Continue reading →

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Update on the Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Update on The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for Iowa has secured a booth (aka card table) at the Harkin Steak Fry this Sunday, September 19th. Sunday, September 19 12-4pm, serving 12-3pm Indianola Balloon Field Indianola, Iowa We … Continue reading →

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