Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Iowa’s Foundation in Education …and the Radical Right is Letting it Crack!

Posted on September 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's Foundation in Education …and the Radical Right is Letting it Crack! by Darrell Lewis Last week, the Iowa quarter was released to much fanfare. It has a famous Grant Wood painting on it and the theme is Foundation in … Continue reading →

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Working Blues: Labor Day in Iowa, 2004

Posted on September 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Working Blues: Labor Day in Iowa, 2004 Iowa Policy Project Distressing Pattern in Iowa Jobs Picture MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – On the weekend of Labor Day 2004, Iowans are still waiting for a recovery from the 2001 recession, with jobs … Continue reading →

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Iowa Lobby Groups Spar Over Meaning of Family Farm

Posted on September 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Lobby Groups Spar Over Meaning of 'Family Farm' by Matthew Wilde, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier IOWA FALLS – Saving family farms is a top priority in Iowa. Special interest and activist organizations aren't disputing that. But what constitutes a family … Continue reading →

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Iowa Federation of Labor Questions Values Fund Deal

Posted on September 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Federation of Labor Questions Values Fund Deal by Mark L. Smith, President, IFL I am writing on behalf of our officers and members to urge your opposition to two parts of the legislative package that will be considered in … Continue reading →

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FALLON CHALLENGES VALUES FUND NUMBERS

Posted on September 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FALLON CHALLENGES VALUES FUND NUMBERS As the Legislature prepares for a special session on September 7, State Representative Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) criticized the content of a recent press release promoting the Iowa Values Fund. Specifically, Fallon contends that the … Continue reading →

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Good News and Notes from Iowa and DFIA

Posted on August 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Good News & Notes from Iowa & DFIA This great design is by Darrell Lewis of Clear Lake DFIA Signs Pop Up in Scott County It is not widely known (because it got lost in the shuffle) that a couple … Continue reading →

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Nader Gets On Iowa Ballot

Posted on August 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Nader Gets On Iowa Ballot Quad-City Times DES MOINES — Ralph Nader’s slot on the Nov. 2 Iowa election ballot was assured Thursday after state officials ruled that the independent presidential hopeful’s nomination petition is valid. A three-member panel, including … Continue reading →

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Iowa Values Fund Deal Appears To Be In The Works

Posted on August 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Values Fund Deal Appears To Be In The Works by Darrell Lewis Gov. Vilsack has called a special session of the Iowa Legislature to deal with the debacle brought on by legislative Republicans. Until today the word was that … Continue reading →

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Poverty Up, Income & Health Insurance Down in Iowa

Posted on August 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Poverty Up, Income & Health Insurance Down in Iowa The Iowa Policy Project New Census Figures Show Erosion of 1990s Gains MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2004) Median household income has fallen while poverty and the number of uninsured … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Gaining Confidence for the Fall Election

Posted on August 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Democrats Gaining Confidence for the Fall Election Missouri Valley Times It's all about defense this fall for Republicans trying to hold their grip on the Iowa Senate. Twenty-five seats are on the ballot in the 50-member Senate. And of … Continue reading →