Category Archives: Local Events

Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD’S Legacy to be Honored

Posted on October 16, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD'S Legacy to be Honored Members of a newly-formed heritage group from ALDO LEOPOLD'S hometown of Burlington are bringing a noted Leopold scholar to their community as part of a season-long celebration of their native son's legacy. … Continue reading →

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Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press

Posted on October 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press I was fortunate enough to catch Ed Fallon, progressive candidate for Iowa governor, live on IPTV's Iowa Press last night. It was definitely worth watching. Friday night's Iowa Press with Ed Fallon … Continue reading →

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NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls

Posted on October 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls SECOND ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 , 8:00am – 6:00pm Valley Lutheran High School 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, Ia. Energy Healing and … Continue reading →

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FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success!

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success! Iowa City, Iowa Update: Town Meeting a huge success…more than 500 people packed the Pomerantz Center at the University of Iowa to participate in a forum on media ownership. – Free … Continue reading →

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Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives!

Posted on October 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives! …Taking our country back one local office at a time. contributed by Ellen Ballas and Robin Roseman Johnson County Democracy for America recently voted unanimously to endorse two local progressive candidates Amy Correia and … Continue reading →

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TV Brouhaha in Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

TV Brouhaha in Iowa by Allison Romano, Broadcasting & Cable Hey, look at this – and just in time for Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week! Iowans for Better Local TV is featured in this week's Broadcasting & Cable! … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC NicholasJohnson.Org The following appeared as a guest column in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. by Nicholas Johnson It’s election time. School board? Nope, done that. City council? Not yet. U.S. senators? … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU

Posted on September 25, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU” This is the title of a flyer being distributed by a group of people who live close to Reynolds, Illinois. Seems there is someone who wants to build a HOG CONFINEMENT near their … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation is Threatening Our Democracy

Posted on September 19, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Media Consolidation is Threatening Our Democracy by Caroline Vernon and Amanda Ballantyne – freepress.net Do you want the media to do a better job of covering issues you care about? Do you want more quality journalism? Are you wondering … Continue reading →

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Democracy For Iowa Conference 2005

Posted on September 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Democracy For Iowa Conference 2005 Notes by Aaron Wings, with additions and Workshop notes by Robin Roseman Report on DFIA Conference September 10, 2005 Iowa City OVERVIEW: The morning sessions were very informational. What was most impressive was the … Continue reading →

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