Category Archives: John Drury

John Drury: Killing The Small Towns Won’t Save Iowa Redux

Posted on March 22, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Killing The Small Towns Won't Save Iowa Redux by John Drury Last week I wrote on the regional government plan that the state legislature has been working on. And as I got to thinking more about it, I realized some … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Killing The Small Towns Won’t Save Iowa

Posted on March 15, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Killing The Small Towns Won't Save Iowa by John Drury Back in February, I wrote about the local government tax reform committee working with the Governor to create significant changes to the way our local governments do business in Iowa. … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Political Irony At Its Finest …

Posted on March 11, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Political Irony At Its Finest … Here's a bit of political irony for you to ponder today. A group of Mason City students, who really just want their education funded, are holding an art auction to raise money for art … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Taking Care Of The Least Among Us Is The Least Our Legislature Can Do

Posted on March 9, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Taking Care Of The Least Among Us Is The Least Our Legislature Can Do by John Drury This week is known as funnel week in the Iowa legislature, the week where bills must get passed out of committee to have … Continue reading →

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John Drury: “Reinventing” Government

Posted on February 22, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

“Reinventing” Government by John Drury There’s been a great deal of talk at the statehouse these days about reinventing our local governments and reforming our property tax system. A local government tax reform committee with 12 legislators has been formed … Continue reading →

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John Drury: The Dream Behind The DNC Election

Posted on February 16, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

The Dream Behind The DNC Election by John Drury Not surprisingly, this blog has had its share of articles this past week on Governor Dean’s election as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. There’s no doubt the party needed new … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Bold Ideas

Posted on February 9, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Bold Ideas by John Drury The Republicans in the Iowa Senate released their economic development plan two weeks ago today and they have gotten remarkable press coverage since then. Below is my letter to the editor printed in the Mason … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet

Posted on January 26, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet by John Drury As I write this column, a very interesting case is being heard in a Cerro Gordo County court room. Perhaps you’ve read about it already, if not, here’s the … Continue reading →

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John Drury: I Need Your Help

Posted on January 22, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

I Need Your Help Dear Friends and Supporters, As I’ve said before, when I announced my candidacy for the Iowa Senate back in March of last year, I really didn’t know what to expect for support from the Iowa Democratic … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views from a Community Activist

Posted on January 18, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views from a Community Activist by John Drury Instead of writing on one topic this week, I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … some local, some … Continue reading →

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