Category Archives: Local Events

Michael Moore to Appear in Ames

Posted on September 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Michael Moore to Appear in Ames by Michael Moore A letter from Michael Moore, and hey, this one isn't all that condescending!  Iowa State – Michael Moore will present a free lecture at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 17 His … Continue reading →

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AL FRANKEN TO HEADLINE 2004 JJ DINNER

Posted on September 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

AL FRANKEN TO HEADLINE 2004 JJ DINNER Comedian and best selling author Al Franken will headline the annual Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Saturday, October 16th, 2004.  The Dinner will be hosted by Gerald McEntee, the President of the … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards

Posted on September 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards You’re invited! Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards Presented by Cityview as part of the Cityview Activists Project and Drake University Tuesday, Oct. 5, Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; … Continue reading →

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Stop Outsourcing Iowa!

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Stop Outsourcing Iowa! WATERLOO – Thirty Black Hawk County residents gathered in the Law Court Theatre at the Waterloo Center for the Arts this past week to talk about the outsourcing of jobs in Iowa and across the nation. This … Continue reading →

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The Harkin Steak Fry: Then and Now

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry: Then & Now The annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, draws a large crowd of diverse Iowa Democrats, each with her or his own memories and reasons for attending. Dave Leshtz (left) and Senator Tom … Continue reading →

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Update on the Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Update on The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for Iowa has secured a booth (aka card table) at the Harkin Steak Fry this Sunday, September 19th. Sunday, September 19 12-4pm, serving 12-3pm Indianola Balloon Field Indianola, Iowa We … Continue reading →

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Help Recruit Volunteers for Pro-choice Candidates

Posted on September 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Help Recruit Volunteers for Pro-choice Candidates Planned Parenthood Action Fund “She taught us, first, to look at the world as if women mattered.” – Gloria Steinem on Margaret Sanger Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood’s visionary and spirited founder, was born 125 … Continue reading →

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National Women’s Election Action Day: September 18

Posted on September 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

  National Women's Election Action Day: September 18 Fifty Million Women Count! Did you know that in the 2000 presidential election, 50 million American women DID NOT VOTE? Democracy for America is joining with a large number of progressive organizations … Continue reading →

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Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa School board races are taking place all across Iowa today.  Don't forget to get out and vote! Christina Butts of Des Moines tells me that one of our own, Jon Neiderbach of … Continue reading →

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The Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for America and Democracy for Iowa are teaming up to pay tribute to our good friend and ally, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). This Sunday, September 19, we’ll be creating a presence at … Continue reading →

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