Category Archives: John Drury

Legislators Get to Work

Posted on February 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

  Legislators Get to Work By John Drury There was an interesting article in the Mason City Globe Gazette the other day. Todd Dorman, their Des Moines Bureau correspondent recently wrote about the new legislature getting to work in Des … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 20, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Governors go to the fair This past weekend, 30 or so Governors from across the country met in Des Moines for their annual conference. Likely 2008 presidential candidate and current Governor … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Bush speaks to the nation Bush addressed the nation the other night in an attempt to regain the support he has lost over his war for oil. He dismissed calls to … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

 Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Crunching the numbers on the death penaltySenate Democratic leader and gubernatorial hopeful Mike Gronstal was interviewed last week on IPTV’s Iowa Press. Des Moines Register columnist David Yepsen pressed Senator Gronstal … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About

Posted on May 31, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Legislative Session Nothing to Boast About by John Drury Iowa Senate Democratic leader and potential gubernatorial candidate Mike Gronstal was in Mason City the other day. He apparently is on a tour of the state looking for press and support … Continue reading →

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John Drury: “Well, as long as you’re OK.”

Posted on May 10, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

“Well, as long as you're OK.” by John Drury I want to take a break from the politics for a week and dedicate this column to my mother in honor of Mother’s Day. My mother passed away on March 18, … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Quotable Quotes for $1000, Alex

Posted on April 27, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Quotable Quotes for $1000, Alex by John Drury The last week of the 2005 session of the Iowa legislature is upon us and it seems that instead of trying to get their feet out the door, some are trying to … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Iverson Ignores Iowa’s Indigent

Posted on April 19, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Iverson Ignores Iowa's Indigent by John Drury I guess I’m going to harp on the minimum wage again. I would have left it for next session since it’s obvious they aren’t going to touch it this year; but I see … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … Truth Bill Dead Republican leadership in the Iowa House has given … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Regulating De-regulation in Iowa

Posted on April 5, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Regulating De-regulation in Iowa by John Drury First off, congratulations are in order to Linda and Blog for Iowa on the one year anniversary. Linda has obviously put a lot of work and dedication into this site and it really … Continue reading →

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