Category Archives: Local Events

Iowa Author Mike Palecek to Speak in Cedar Falls January 26

Posted on January 12, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa Author Mike Palecek to Speak in Cedar Falls January 26 “Mike Palecek poses powerful questions. He has constructed a masterpiece in [Looking for Bigfoot]. It deserves to be read. It's exhilarating and terrifying. It's realer than real.”  — January … Continue reading →

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Joyce Schulte to Announce for Congress, 5th District, on January 14

Posted on January 10, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Joyce Schulte to Announce for Congress, 5th District, on January 14 Blog for Iowa Proudly Adds the Indomitable Joyce Schulte to our Candidate Watch List. Creston, IA – Joyce Schulte will announce her candidacy to be Iowa’s next Congressperson from … Continue reading →

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Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm!

Posted on January 10, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm! In addition to the media-related information pertaining to the Iowa Caucus that Arron posted yesterday, we have this just in from the Ed Fallon campaign for Iowa Governor about … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on January 9, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

 The Iowa Caucuses Are Here Caucuses of the Democratic and Republican Parties will be held Monday January 16th.  This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of media issues that affect all of us.  The National Black Caucus of State … Continue reading →

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Forum for Iowa’s Future: Strengthening Our Families and Communities in Des Moines January 14 (and Workshop)

Posted on January 8, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Forum for Iowa’s Future: Strengthening Our Families and Communities in Des Moines January 14 (and Workshop) Kick off the New Year with some political ENERGY! Organized by Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation WE have the power to shape the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Susan Wood to Speak in Des Moines on Thursday, Jan. 5, on Women’s Health, Emergency Contraception and the FDA

Posted on January 4, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Dr. Susan Wood to Speak in Des Moines on Thursday, Jan. 5, on Women's Health, Emergency Contraception and the FDA Dr. Susan Wood will be speaking at Drake University (Bulldog Theatre) on Thursday, January 5th.  This event is free and … Continue reading →

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A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER NEW YEAR’S EVE IN QC AREA

Posted on December 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

  A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER NEW YEAR'S EVE IN QC AREA NEW YEAR'S EVE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2005 MAKE A RESERVATION NOW! SEE THE JOHN DENVER PEACE QUILT BOLL’S COMMUNITY CENTER 428 RIVER DRIVE PRINCETON, IOWA ON THE … Continue reading →

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Group Delivers Petition To Deny the Broadcast License of KGAN Channel 2

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Iowans for Better Local Television to hold broadcaster to a higher standard of service Iowans for Better Local Television (IBLTV) are gathering at the offices of KGAN-TV to deliver a copy of their Petition to Deny the License Renewal to … Continue reading →

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Non-partisan ‘Families’ Focuses on Middle-Class Economic Issues

Posted on December 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Non-partisan 'Families' Focuses on Middle-Class Economic Issues The Dyersville Commercial The following is an excerpt from a story in the December 14, 2005 issue of  The Dyersville Commercial, a small town paper that still provides excellent reporting on local topics … Continue reading →

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES

Posted on December 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES   ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE EAST MOLINE, IL, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND NEARLY 400 OTHERS IN A CROWDED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  WE HAD GATHERED TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON A PROPOSED HOG … Continue reading →

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