Category Archives: Local Events

Fallon Reschedules Health Care Tour for Thursday and Friday of This Week

Posted on February 22, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Fallon Reschedules Health Care Tour for Thursday and Friday of This Week State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) will visit 8 cities in central and eastern Iowa on Thursday and Friday to introduce his plan for universal … Continue reading →

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Report on Health Care Lobby Day in Des Moines

Posted on February 16, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

   Report on Health Care Lobby Day in Des Moines by Caroline Vernoncontributions by Karen Metcalf On February 7th, many health care advocates from across the state came together in association with Democracy For America, Democracy For Iowa and Iowa … Continue reading →

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TOUR Canceled: Back on the Road with Ed Fallon Feb. 16-17

Posted on February 15, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Back on the Road with Ed Fallon Feb. 16-17 *THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. 2-16-06 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Ed Fallon will be on the road this Thursday and Friday unveiling his plan for universal health … Continue reading →

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Throw a House Party for Ed Fallon April 1-8

Posted on February 8, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Throw a House Party for Ed Fallon the First Week of April The week of April 1-8 will be another great chance to show your support for Ed Fallon, as Fallon for Governor plans to hold over 100 house parties … Continue reading →

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Where Has Health Freedom Gone in Iowa? WHO Radio, Feb. 7

Posted on February 6, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Where Has Health Freedom Gone in Iowa?  WHO Radio, Feb. 7 Iowa Health Freedom on Jan Mickelson Show  Feb. 7 WHO Talk Radio with Jan Mickelson.  Channel AM 1040. Feb. 7, Tues.  10:00 AM.    Where has Health Freedom … Continue reading →

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Iowa Health Freedom Coalition Day at the Capitol Mon., Feb. 13

Posted on February 4, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Iowa Health Freedom Coalition Day at the Capitol Monday, Feb. 13   The Iowa Health Freedom Coalition, http://www.IowaHealthFreedom.org, enthusiastically invites you to attend our Day at the Capitol for consumers and practitioners interested in the growth of the healing … Continue reading →

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REPRESENTATIVE CINDY WINCKLER OF DAVENPORT AT THE FORUM

Posted on January 31, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

REPRESENTATIVE CINDY WINCKLER OF DAVENPORT AT THE FORUM On the last Saturday of the month for the first 4 months of the year, there is a Legislative Forum held in Scott County. This past Saturday, January 28th, 2006, was the … Continue reading →

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U of Iowa Students/Faculty Dismayed by Regents’ Power Grab; Event on Monday

Posted on January 28, 2006 by bfialindathieman

U of Iowa Students/Faculty Dismayed by Regents' Power Grab by Linda Thieman Iowa City faculty/staff/student event planned for this Monday, January 30, at 3:30pm, Terrace Room (Room 166) of the Iowa Memorial Union to share their commitment to self-determination With … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17 Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa's Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair wages, and a healthy future for our community … Continue reading →

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Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18 Who:  THOMAS FRANK,  author of What's The Matter With Kansas? – How Conservatives Won the Heart of America Where:  Drake University – Bulldog Theater, Des Moines … Continue reading →

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