Category Archives: Local Events

Sustainable Iowa Farm Energy & Francis Thicke

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Sustainable Iowa Farm Energy & Francis Thicke by Paul Deaton Francis Thicke, candidate to be Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture, was in Solon, Iowa this week discussing his vision for Iowa food and agriculture with a group of local residents and … Continue reading →

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12th Iowa Latino Conference October 15-16

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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A Progressive at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Progressive at an Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by Paul Deaton “So often progressives are up against the significant resources of the Farm Bureau when advocating for causes related to the environment and industrial food production. There is a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Peace Initiative Conference

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace by Paul Deaton Local veterans Ed Flaherty and Jeff Strottman recently traveled to Maine to attend the 25th Anniversary Veterans for Peace Annual convention. They returned with a Chapter Charter establishing the … Continue reading →

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery by Paul Deaton “Eventually, there is a need to act and that is where the government may force some residents out of their homes. This part of the process can be unpleasant and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Flooding, Chet Culver, Jobs, Local Events, Main Page | 3 Comments

Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion by Paul Deaton“Expanding the amount of ammonia emitted in Scott County, which the additional capacity of Dittmer's hog lot would do, combined with the heavy industry already there would create additional fine particulate matter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Farming, Local Events, Main Page | 2 Comments

HIV Testing Day in Iowa

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HIV Testing Day in Iowa by Paul Deaton “Editor's note: Our normal Friday post on foreign affairs has been delayed until later in the day to get this important message about HIV Testing Day released.”Sunday, June 27, 2010 is National … Continue reading →

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Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti Contributed by Martha Schut and Judy Zobel On Sunday, May 30th about thirty-five Walnut Hills United Methodist folks gathered to share food and fellowship and hear the story of the Creole pig. The party was a … Continue reading →

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Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention by Paul Deaton “In a state representative race, an Iowan has the chance to meet and get to know his/her candidate personally. Winning coalitions are built by candidates at the front doors … Continue reading →

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