Category Archives: Local Events

DCCC Chair Steve Israel, Rep. Dave Loebsack Discuss Campaign Strategy In Iowa City

Congressman Dave Loebsack and the University Democrats hosted an event with Rep. Steve Israel, the Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Saturday evening at the IMU. Rep. Israel  discussed the importance of Congressman Loebsack’s race on both a … Continue reading

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Come To The Table: Local Food Summit

The second annual Come to the Table: Local Food Summit of Producers & Purchasers will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Johnson County Extension office, 3109 Old Highway 218 S. in Iowa City. The … Continue reading

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Iowans Press Harkin for Diplomacy with Iran

DES MOINES– Jeffrey Weiss of the Catholic Peace Ministry led a delegation of 16 Iowans representing nine organizations in a meeting with representatives of Senator Tom Harkin’s staff on Jan. 18 to request Harkin publicly promote diplomacy with Iran. The … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Day 2012 Iowa Events

Des Moines The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, 75 E. Army Post Road, will host several free events beginning at 11 a.m. Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For information call Michael Kates at 282-8060 … Continue reading

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The Other Iowa Caucus Tuesday, January 3rd

Here’s a chance to discuss actual issues. “Hawkeye Vision 2012: Caucusing for Working Families“ Presented by the Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund. Please join us for a political roundtable featuring key Democratic leaders who will offer the progressive viewpoint … Continue reading

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The “People’s Caucus” Will Be Televised

Support the “people’s caucus,” support the Occupy movement, support a progressive agenda, support progressive Democrats,  attend the official Iowa caucus, support the Democratic party and support our President, Barack Obama.  There is no reason why Democrats or progressive activists have … Continue reading

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Building The Progressive Movement Inside And Outside The Democratic Party In 2012

Building the Progressive Movement Inside and Outside the Democratic Party When:  Friday, December  30, 2011,  1:30-5:30 p.m. Where:  First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Avenue, Des Moines IA 50315 Description: Welcome/overview—John Nichols, from The Nation, will moderate and lead a guided … Continue reading

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Occupy Iowa Statewide General Assembly

Occupy Iowa held its first statewide general assembly (GA) in Cedar Rapids this afternoon. In attendance were delegations from Occupy Iowa groups in Des Moines, Iowa City, Grinnell, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, the Quad Cities and Dubuque. When the GA convened at … Continue reading

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Retired Americans To Picket Rick Perry At Quad Cities GOP Fundraiser

Texas Governor and would-be presidential contender Rick Perry called Social Security a Ponzi Scheme. He likened one of the most popular and successful government programs of all time to nothing more than a Bernie Madoff scam. Never mind that this … Continue reading

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Occupy Iowa Weekend Events

Occupy Grinnell IA Opening Weekend Activities and General Assembly (GA) Saturday, November 12, 2011: – meet at the BEAR athletic building, 1201 10th Ave. at 11:45am – march across campus and through town to Grinnell’s Central Park – quick meeting … Continue reading

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