Category Archives: Local Events

ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day

Posted on January 27, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

ICCI Voter Owned Lobby Day in Des Moines By Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) has reserved a passenger van to transport Quad City activists to Des Moines next Monday, January 29th. We will be joining other … Continue reading →

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FAIR! to Host 2nd Annual Budget Teach-In

Posted on January 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FAIR! to Host 2nd Annual Budget Teach-In By Karen Kubby FAIR! will host its second annual budget teach-in on Saturday, January 20 from 10am to noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall, located at 410 E. Washington Street … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Democracy: January 9th ICCI Rally at the State Capital

Posted on January 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reclaim Democracy: January 9th ICCI Rally at the State Capital By ICCI Reclaim Democracy!Join us for CCI's Rally and Lobby DayTuesday, January 9, 200710 am – 4 pmFirst Floor Rotunda of the State Capitol in Des MoinesThis session powerful special-interest … Continue reading →

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The Green Bike Tour: Solar Bike Tour to Wind Through Five Midwestern States (UPDATED)

Posted on September 25, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  The Green Bike Tour: Solar Bike Tour to Wind Through Five Midwestern States (UPDATED) By the Iowa Policy Project  Renewable energy supporters this week will take to their bicycles to start an eight-day tour showcasing the use of wind … Continue reading →

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Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 21, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry By Caroline VernonI can’t tell you how excited I was to finally be able to attend a Harkin Steak Fry. For the past two years, since I became … Continue reading →

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Iowa Energy Expo

Posted on September 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

 Iowa Energy Expo By Cliff Day The 15th annual Energy Expo will be held this weekend, September 9 & 10, at Solon High School in Solon, Iowa.  The theme for this year’s Energy Expo is “Energizing Iowa’s Communities”.  An admission … Continue reading →

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Peacefest to be Held in Iowa City

Posted on September 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Peacefest to be Held in Iowa City By Peacefest Iowa 2006 EAT, DRINK, AND LISTEN TO SUPPORT PEACEFEST! Thai FlavorsFundraiser: Tuesday, September 5thEat at Thai Flavors on Tuesday, September 5th for lunch and/or dinnner; part of the proceeds will … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour

Posted on August 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour By Iowans for Sensible Priorities   September 7-8, 2006 Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Bettendorf Join us to hear one of the leading progressive voices of our time.  Jim Hightower is funny, smart, … Continue reading →

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Wake-Up Wal-Mart Bus Tour in Iowa

Posted on August 9, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Wake-Up Wal-Mart Bus Tour in Iowa – Get on Board the Bus! – Information Update! http://www.wakeupwalmart.com The WakeUpWalMart.com bus tour has been a huge success so far (see clips below to give you a sense of some of the … Continue reading →

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Bedell to Hold Meeting on Campaign Finance

Posted on July 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Bedell to Hold Meeting on Campaign Finance By Ed Fallon As many of you know, my primary goal during my campaign for governor was to get big money out of politics. Whether the issue is health care, the environment, … Continue reading →

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