Category Archives: Local Events

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

Posted on June 5, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading →

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Dealing With The Devil

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Dealing With The Devil For those of us in the Central Iowa area, there has been a rather interesting battle going on between the West Des Moines City Council, the citizens of West Des Moines – and Wal-Mart. The basics:  … Continue reading →

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ISU Democrats’ Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour

Posted on May 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ISU Democrats' Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour Group Protest Draws Attention to Danger of “Nuclear Option” in U.S. Senate   Iowa State University Democrats, distressed over the potential violation of Senate rules, history, and tradition by the Republican majority, … Continue reading →

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Science Center Opening In Des Moines

Posted on May 13, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Science Center Opening In Des Moines While this strays from the normal “political” topics, every now and then some amazing things happen that deserve a little fanfare.  The opening of the new Science Center in downtown Des Moines is one … Continue reading →

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Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings The DesMoines Register by Jane Norman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Ia., is overseeing the overhaul [gutting] of Social Security in Congress. Here is a list of … Continue reading →

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Public Invited to Demonstrations of New Voting Equipment (Johnson County)

Posted on May 1, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Public Invited to Demonstrations of New Voting Equipment johnson-county.com/auditor Four vendors will demonstrate voting equipment this coming Monday and Tuesday at the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds.  The demonstrations are part of Johnson County’s purchase evaluation of a new voting system … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU!

Posted on April 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU! Who:  Living Lands and Waters, Woodson Spring, Coordinator U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joe Lundh, Forester What: Invasive honeysuckle bush removal with the help of local schools and community volunteers How:  Advance … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean to Keynote Iowa Democrats’ Hall of Fame Dinner

Posted on April 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Howard Dean to Keynote Iowa Democrats’ Hall of Fame Dinner Well, he's finally coming back to Iowa.  It's about time. Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2005 Hall of Fame Dinner … Continue reading →

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Darfur Benefit Dinner in Iowa City April 30th

Posted on April 28, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Darfur Benefit Dinner in Iowa City April 30th Iowans For Peace and Sudanese Community Services present: DARFUR BENEFIT DINNER 100% of admissions go to refugee relief in Darfur SUDANESE CUISINE, SPEAKERS, MUSIC Saturday, April 30 Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Attend a Rally to Stop Bush’s Plan to Dismantle Social Security

Posted on April 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Action Alert:  Attend a Rally to Stop Bush's Plan to Kill Social Security America Coming Together This coming Tuesday your time is urgently needed to stop [George W.] Bush and his Republican allies from dismantling Social Security. Please join … Continue reading →

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