Category Archives: Iowa in the News

Iowa Voters Like Gay Marriage Ban But Reject Amending Constitution

Posted on August 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Voters Like Gay Marriage Ban But Reject Amending Constitution 365gay.com (Des Moines, Iowa) A new poll suggests that most Iowans want to keep the state's ban on gay marriage in place. That is if they can be bothered to … Continue reading →

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Judge Orders Disclosure of Genetically Modified Crop Locations

Posted on August 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Judge Orders Disclosure of Genetically Modified Crop Locations Federal Court Ruling May Affect Iowa in the Long Run Pacific Business News A federal judge [Thursday] issued a landmark ruling ordering the U.S. Department of Agriculture to disclose locations of open-air … Continue reading →

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The Republican Education Budget Shell Game: How It Affects Iowa

Posted on August 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Republican Education Budget Shell Game: How It Affects Iowa by Darrell Lewis As a parent of two daughters who will be attending the University of Iowa next year, I must say I am totally fed up with Republicans crowing … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Iowa’s Great New Blog!

Posted on August 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The new Iowa blog called “The Counterpoint” is the brainchild of U of Iowa rhetoric teacher Ted Remington.  As Ted puts it, “It began basically as a way to vent my own frustration with “The Point” being forced on KGAN … Continue reading →

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Iowa Author Publishes New Book

Posted on August 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Author Publishes New Book      Mike Palecek Mike Palecek is an author living in northwest Iowa. He is a former federal prisoner for peace, Iowa newspaper reporter, and Iowa congressional candidate. His newest book will be released in September … Continue reading →

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Another Peaceful Citizen Thrown Out of Bush Event in Iowa

Posted on August 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Another Peaceful Citizen Thrown Out of Bush Event in Iowa [The spelling convention “pResident” is that of Blog for Iowa and not that of the author of this story.] Hi, my name is Mike Van Hulle, 19, from Davenport, IA, … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Environment

Posted on August 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Environmentalist Throws Her Hat in the Ring In her first race since college days, DFIA Environmentalist Molly Regan has taken out nomination papers for the Scott Soil and Water Conservation Commission. There are 5 people on the Scott County … Continue reading →

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Is Same Sex Marriage a Possibility for Iowa?

Posted on August 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Is Same Sex Marriage a Possibility for Iowa? KIMT.com Mason City KIMT did an interview with DFIA Founding Member Darrell Lewis The state of marriage: it's a hot topic in just about any state. Darrell Lewis, advocacy coordinator for Parents, … Continue reading →

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Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance I am a registered Democrat and voting for John Kerry but I thought it would be educational for my daughters and me to go see Bush speak at the Davenport, Iowa, riverfront today (08/04/04). … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Politics

Posted on August 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Teachers, realtors among biggest political spenders WHO TV CEDAR RAPIDS – Political action committees representing teachers and realtors were among the biggest spenders during the last two months in Iowa. The Iowa State Education Association spent the most, more than … Continue reading →

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