Category Archives: Local Events

Howard Dean Speaking in Davenport Wednesday, October 15

Posted on October 11, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean Speaking in Davenport Wednesday, October 15 According to Deaniac extraordinaire Molly Regan, who attended the Scott County Central Committee meeting on Thursday, our beloved gov, the invincible Howard Dean, will be back in Iowa next Wednesday, October 15.Schedule … Continue reading →

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Trouble the Water Opens in Des Moines Friday, October 10

Posted on October 8, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Trouble the Water Opens in Des Moines Friday, October 10 The award-winning documentary Trouble the Water opens this Friday, October 10th, at The Fleur Cinema in Des Moines.The film tells an extraordinary story of one family's survival of the flooding … Continue reading →

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Documentary ‘Uncounted’ Scheduled in Scott County This Month

Posted on October 4, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Documentary 'Uncounted' Scheduled in Scott County This Month Michael Elliott Teams Up with Emmy Award Winning Director David Earnhardt and Hosts Public Screenings of the Documentary “Uncounted – The New Math of American Elections”Michael Elliott, the independent Scott County Auditor … Continue reading →

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Police Citizens Review Board Forum – Sept. 16 – 7:30 PM – Civic Center

Posted on September 10, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Police Citizens Review Board Forum – Sept. 16 – 7:30 PM – Civic Center By Carolyn Dieterle Voters approved the measure on the Fall 2007 City ballot to strengthen the PCRB; and part of that amendment to the City Charter … Continue reading →

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Landlocked Film Festival to Screen Political and Social Issue Movies

Posted on August 13, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Landlocked Film Festival to Screen Political and Social Issue Movies By Landlocked Film Festival Landlocked Film Festival Free Movies! Documentary, Narrative, Animation From 2 minutes to 2 hours long showing at the Englert Theatre, Iowa City Public Library, Sheraton & … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Workshop

Posted on August 6, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Fundraising Workshop By Karen Kubby Andy Robinson, fundraising guru extrordinaire, is providing a fundraising workshop through the Non Profit Academy of the ISU Extension Service.  I've taken this workshop twice and found it very motivating, educational, and effective.  Its great … Continue reading →

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Benefit Concert for progressive, non-commercial radio May 10

Posted on May 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Benefit Concert for progressive, non-commercial radio May 10 By KRUU, FairfieldPlease help spread the word to support progressive, non-commercial radio at the Classical Gala Benefit Concert for KRUU radio station, 100.1 FM, (listen toarchives and ³live streaming² online at http://www.kruufm.com)On … Continue reading →

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Rove Protests Planned

Posted on February 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Rove Protests Planned By the UI Anti-war CommitteeSo, while Bruce Braley ignores Rove, Rummy and the War, and focuses on steroids and Roger Clemens, responsible local citizens are taking action! The University of Iowa Lecture Committee may be paying Karl … Continue reading →

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We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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Step it Up 2 in DSM! – National Day of Climate Action

Posted on November 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Step it Up 2 in DSM! – National Day of Climate Action By James PloeserSaturday, November 3rd, 10:30AMWest Capitol Terrace (West Steps of Capitol Building)Des MoinesAcross Iowa, environmentalists, farmers, union members, businesses, religious leaders, and concerned citizens are working to … Continue reading →

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