Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Iowa in the News: Absentee Ballots

Posted on September 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 IDP Mails Out Absentee Ballot Request Forms This Week I got a robo-call yesterday afternoon from Gov. Tom Vilsack.  Looks like the IDP is sending out absentee ballot request forms to registered Democrats in the state.  On the call, Vilsack … Continue reading →

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Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa School board races are taking place all across Iowa today.  Don't forget to get out and vote! Christina Butts of Des Moines tells me that one of our own, Jon Neiderbach of … Continue reading →

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Moderate Republicans Disgusted With GOP

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Anti-war Republicans: A Telling Shift in Allegiance by Eileen McNamara, Boston.com NEW LONDON, N.H. — Hilary Cleveland felt a tad the traitor on Friday evening, as she prepared to toss fruit in the porcelain bowl from China that was a … Continue reading →

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The Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for America and Democracy for Iowa are teaming up to pay tribute to our good friend and ally, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). This Sunday, September 19, we’ll be creating a presence at … Continue reading →

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IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC The Iowa Democratic Party will hold an election for a vacancy in the position of Representative to the Democratic National Committee. The IDP elects both a male and a female representative to the DNC. … Continue reading →

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The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa Iowa Policy Project Solar Bike Tour to Wind Through Four States HOWARD, South Dakota – Renewable energy supporters will set out Monday on a solar bicycle tour of rural communities in South Dakota, … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Register Gets Grade F on Iowa School Report

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Register Gets Grade “F” on Iowa School Report by Linda Thieman On September 8, 2004, the Des Moines Register reported that a new study showed that “Iowa schools are about on par,” ranking “25th in the nation for … Continue reading →

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It’s GOOD to Vote Early: Get Your Iowa Absentee Ballot Here!

Posted on September 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

It's GOOD to  Early Get Your Iowa Absentee Ballot Here! by Linda Thieman Conventional wisdom tells us that this year, the party that brings in the most absentee ballots will be the party of victory.  And casting an absentee ballot … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature: Special Challenges for Today’s Special Session

Posted on September 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Legislature: Special Challenges for Today's Special Session Iowa Policy Project Job Quality, Accountability Missing from Discussions at Statehouse DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa legislators need to keep job quality and fiscal responsibility in mind [today] when they return for … Continue reading →

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Teachers Arrested at Cedar Rapids Bush Event

Posted on September 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Teachers Arrested at Cedar Rapids Bush Event by Joel D. Miller Sat, 4 Sep 2004 Dear Democrats & Democratic Supporters: Yesterday (Friday) was a sad day for democracy and education in Cedar Rapids. Our First Amendment rights (see attached email … Continue reading →

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