Category Archives: Local Events

Just Stop It

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Newt Gingrich laid out the case for Republicans at an event in Muscatine last night and I am tired of the narrative. It is reflected in his statement, quoted in the Muscatine Journal, “virtually everybody in this room believes that … Continue reading →

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Food And Water Watch Takes On Big Ag With Iowa Tour

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Watching movies, going to farmers markets, sampling local foods, touring urban farms and attending volunteer training. What could be better? Check out these upcoming events being held by Food & Water Watch around the state as they embark on a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, President Obama From Johnson County, Iowa

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Johnson County Democrats and OFA-Iowa celebrated the 50th birthday of President Obama Sunday at City Park in Iowa City. Burgers, brats and birthday cake were on the menu and the crowd was sizable enough to both fill shelter #6 … Continue reading →

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A Blog for Iowa Independence Day Post

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

We hear a lot about the founding fathers today, and the truth is who they were, as people, is clouded in the river of time. One admires the portrait of John Adams written by David McCullough, and particularly the personal … Continue reading →

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The Bachmann Challenge for Iowa Democrats

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Michele Bachmann could be the greatest challenge Iowa Democrats face during the 2012 Presidential election. It is not because she could win Iowa should she get the Republican nomination for president. It is because she is a real person, with … Continue reading →

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Muscatine Iowa and a Triple Bottom Line

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Muscatine Iowa and a Triple Bottom Line by Paul Deaton Grain Processing Corporation may have already received return on its proposed $75 million investment in a new grain dryer in Muscatine when Mayor Richard O'Brien said the company's plans should … Continue reading →

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Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter by Paul DeatonWhen a descendent of founding father John Adams was in Iowa this week, it was occasion to take notice. Elliott Adams, President of Veterans for Peace, was here for a series … Continue reading →

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Immigrants On An Iowa Roof

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Immigrants On An Iowa Roof by Paul Deaton While walking in the neighborhood last fall it was hard not to notice a gang of 21 roofers working on a neighbor's house. The job of removing and replacing the shingles took … Continue reading →

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Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Grassley: Lucas County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 2:15 – 3:15 PMChariton Public Library, Conference Room, 803 Braden Ave., CharitonDecatur County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Earth Day and Corporate Reputations in Iowa

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Earth Day and Corporate Reputations in Iowa by Paul DeatonWord coming from K Street in Washington, D.C. is that all this talk about the budget, federal deficit and the debt ceiling has been bad for business. Without an omnibus spending … Continue reading →

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