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Alternative Energy Videos Available at I-Renew

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Alternative Energy Videos Available at I-Renew by Cliff DayThe Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew) has made the following alternative energy videos available at its website.These videos are intended for the general public. They were recorded from live public presentations given … Continue reading →

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Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights Friends,We are at the forefront of history not only in Iowa but in the country. Please join me today in celebrating equal rights for all Iowans. Senator Mike Gronstal, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supreme Court Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Posted on April 3, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Supreme Court Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Dear Iowa, You Make Us Proud!According to the New York Times, Iowa has become just the third state in the nation to approve same-sex marriage.  The decision came down today when the … Continue reading →

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Bogus Threat of Rationed Health Care

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Bogus Threat Of Rationed Health Care by Dave BradleyThe Progressive Cedar Valley Voices Project  – The Cedar Valley Voice column is a response to state Rep. Jeff Kaufmann’s column during the legislative session.One of the most incredulous threats that opponents … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Blog for Iowa: 5 Years Ago Today

Posted on April 1, 2009 by bfialindathieman

FROM ALTA PRICE, Owner of BFIA:  After Howard Dean dropped out of the Presidential race, the thousands of committed activists inspired by his candidacy had to find an outlet for that passion, a way to preserve our community, and meaningful … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Quad Cities Event Brings Together Health Care Consumers and Providers

Posted on March 31, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Quad Cities Event Brings Together Health Care Consumers and Providers by Alta L. Price, M.D. [Update:  Take a look at the front page of today's Quad-City Times for some nice local coverage of this event:  Health-Care … Continue reading →

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SF 432 Update: Fighting To Keep Manure Out Of Iowa’s Water Supply

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Trish Nelson

SF 432 Update:  Fighting To Keep Manure Out Of Iowa's Water Supply You would think that politically, this would be the easiest thing in the world.  As you know, our legislators caved in to corporate big-moneyed pressure with the passage … Continue reading →

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Iowans Are Mad As Hell And Aren’t Going To Take It Anymore

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Are Mad As Hell And Aren't Going To Take It Anymore Monday may be the last opportunity to stand against terrible CAFO practices that will pollute Iowa's air and waterways.  Iowans are already fighting back by hitting their local … Continue reading →

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Stand Up For Clean Water in Iowa

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Stand Up For Clean Water In Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Our legislators caved in to corporate big-moneyed pressure with the passage of SF 432 through the Senate with a vote of 43-6. This bad, last-minute regulation of manure application … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senate Votes 43-6 For Polluted Waterways

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Votes 43-6 For Polluted Waterways BFIA Action Alert contributed by Molly Regan Unfortunately, the IOWA Senate voted to allow manure to be spread on frozen ground.  This is appauling!  Please contact your Representative to insist they vote this … Continue reading →

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