Category Archives: Local Events

Coalition Against Abusive Lending Meeting Oct. 19th in Des Moines

Posted on October 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Coalition Against Abusive Lending Meeting Oct. 19th in Des Moines Des Moines Community Hearing on Abusive Lending Tuesday, October 19, 2004 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Polk County Central Senior Center 2008 Forest, Des Moines (at the corner of Forest … Continue reading →

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Rolling Thunder Public Meeting from QC Interfaith Oct. 17

Posted on October 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Rolling Thunder Public Meeting from QC Interfaith Oct. 17 LET JUSTICE FLOW LIKE A ROLLING RIVER! DON’T MISS THE QUAD CITIES INTERFAITH ROLLING THUNDER PUBLIC MEETING SUNDAY OCTOBER 17, 2004 St John’s Methodist Church 109 East 14th St. Davenport, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Art Small’s Birthday with a Party for Victory

Posted on October 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Celebrate Art Small's Birthday with a Party for Victory Art Small for U.S. Senate       Art Small, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, has a birthday in October.  All Big Thinkers, Small Supporters, and Democrats everywhere are invited to join … Continue reading →

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Kerry, Edwards in Des Moines Thursday

Posted on October 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

KERRY, EDWARDS IN DES MOINES THURSDAY Iowa for Kerry-Edwards Please join us in welcoming John Kerry, John Edwards, Teresa Heinz Kerry, and Elizabeth Edwards to Des Moines on Thursday, October 14. This is an exciting opportunity to show your support … Continue reading →

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Connie Wilson’s Report on the ACT Concert in Ames (live webcast tonight at 5:30pmCT)

Posted on October 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

America Coming Together Concert: October 6, Ames, Iowa – Hilton Coliseum

by Stacey and Connie Wilson

UPDATE:  Tonight, the FINAL ACT concert will be webcast live for your enjoyment, starting at 5:30pm Iowa time.  Click on the link below:

http://www.vfcfinale.com/


On Wednesday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m., my 17-year-old daughter and I began the trip to Ames, Iowa, home of Iowa State University, to hear Dave Matthews Band, along with My Morning Jacket, Jurassic5 and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. We would not return to Des Moines for the night until 1:48 a.m.


Dave Matthews in Ames (photo: Stacey Wilson)


Hilton Coliseum was packed. With 14,178 seats, all of which appeared to be sold out, the concert (at roughly $50 a ticket) grossed an estimated $708,900 for the Kerry/Edwards campaign war chest (exclusive of band expenses). While it was “politics light,” with most of the acts simply urging the young crowd to vote at all, while not necessarily saying for whom, the concert was organized by MoveOn.org to (hopefully) rally the youth vote for the Democratic ticket. Judging from the number of Bush/Cheney stickers on cars in the parking lot, the largest contribution that many of these students will make will be financial, as some were obviously just there for the music. As they exited in their Bush/Cheney cars, they hunched down like criminals leaving the scene of a crime.
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Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11

Posted on October 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Ottumwa Oct. 11 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Monday, October 11 7:00-8:30 PM Ottumwa Public Library 101 W. Fourth St., … Continue reading →

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Gluba, Nussle spar over jobs, trade

Posted on October 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gluba, Nussle spar over jobs, trade Bill Gluba appeared on Iowa Press to discuss the issues affecting the voters in Iowa's 1st Congressional District. Jim Nussle joined the discussion via satellite from Washington. by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register U.S. … Continue reading →

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GOP Seeks Arrest of Michael Moore

Posted on October 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

GOP Seeks Arrest of Michael Moore by Michael Moore You may have heard by now that the Michigan Republican Party has called for my arrest. That's right. They literally want me brought up on charges – and hope that I'm … Continue reading →

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We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames

Posted on October 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames Dear friends at Democracy for Iowa, When Howard Dean repeated “we want out country back” at event after Iowa caucus event, it struck a nerve with all … Continue reading →

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DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week

Posted on October 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week Wednesday Meet Ups Cedar Rapids Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop 1271 First Avenue SE.   Call 319-455-2855 with questions Des Moines Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Java Joe's Coffeehouse 214 4th St (515) … Continue reading →

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