Category Archives: Local Events

This Week in Media

This Week in Media The “must read” of the week is “When Message and Medium Look to Fool” by Leonard Pitts Jr.  It takes on the Bush administration's abuse of the media both here and in Iraq.  “…while political manipulation … Continue reading

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair taxes, and a healthy future for our community Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:00-8:30 … Continue reading

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A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Today a press conference was held in Moline, IL.  It was to notify the press that TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DECEMBER … Continue reading

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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials.  Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center.  It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading

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A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart: Low Prices at what cost?

   A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart:  Low Prices at what cost? A Town Hall discussion on ensuring Iowa’s workers have fair and equal access to affordable, quality health care. Monday, November 147:00-8:00 PMIowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A123 … Continue reading

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Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting!

 Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families – A Town Hall Meeting! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Tuesday, November 157:00-8:30 PM    Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 … Continue reading

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Important Election Day Hotline

Important Election Day Hotline Voters in many states will be deciding important issues by voting today, November 8, 2005. No matter where you stand on any of the issues or candidates, all eligible voters should have the chance to cast … Continue reading

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WHOM DO YOU TRUST?

WHOM DO YOU TRUST? In Dubuque, as well as 25 other communities around IOWA, there will be a referendum on the election ballot this coming Tuesday, November 8th.  One of these referenda in particular deals with whether or not a … Continue reading

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Ed Fallon’s Scary Money Tour Hits Iowa This Week

  Ed Fallon's Scary Money Tour Hits Iowa This Week From Fallon for Governor http://www.fallonforgovernor.com Halloween is right around the corner and over the next few days you’ll be confronted with more and more scary things. It’s the time of … Continue reading

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Progressive Action for the Common Good Summit II, October 30, in Rock Island, IL

Progressive Action for the Common Good Summit II, October 30, in Rock Island, IL PROGRESSIVE ACTION FOR THE COMMON GOOD (PACG) COMMUNITY FORUM & SUMMIT II “ECONOMIC JUSTICE: PROMOTING PROGRESSIVE VALUES” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2005 NOON – 4 PM AUGUSTANA … Continue reading

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