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Visit Iowa Farms Agritourism Conference Planned for March 15

Posted on February 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Visit Iowa Farms Agritourism Conference Planned for March 15 By ISU Extension Once upon a time, most Iowans had some connection to agriculture. Today, a very small percentage of Iowan’s population is involved in production agriculture. However, the lure of … Continue reading →

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Evening at Emma’s: African American Women’s Health Night

Posted on February 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Evening at Emma's: African American Women's Health Night By Karen KubbyThe Emma Goldman Clinic is hosting its 3rd Annual African American Women's Health Night on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 4 to 8pm. Free health care services will be provided … Continue reading →

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Increased help for Veterans, Less Help for Vulnerable Children

Posted on February 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Increased help for Veterans, Less Help for Vulnerable Children By Keith Kreiman, Iowa SenateThe 2008 session of the Legislature is not running at a fast clip if speed is measured in the number of bills that have been debated in … Continue reading →

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Attend Listening Posts and Weigh in on Transportation Funding; February 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th

Posted on February 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Attend Listening Posts and Weigh in on Transportation Funding; February 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th By Stephanie Weisenbach, Program Coordinator, 1000 Friends of IowaWe have an opportunity on our hands to shape the future of Iowa’s transportation system to better … Continue reading →

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Join members of CCI on March 4th and make your voice heard at the capitol!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Join members of CCI on March 4th and make your voice heard at the capitol! By ICCIRally & Lobby DayTuesday, March 4th10 AM – 3 PMFirst Floor Rotunda of the State CapitolDes Moines Following a high energy rally, we will … Continue reading →

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National Clean Up Dynegy Launch

Posted on February 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

National Clean Up Dynegy Launch By the Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club is launching a national grassroots campaign tomorrow (Wed. 2/20) to urge Houston-based coal giant Dynegy/LS Power to clean up its act. Event information and details below. Also of interest: … Continue reading →

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The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle

Posted on February 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle By Mary Swander, ISUThis year's conference features Brenda Peterson who will give the keynote lecture entitled “Rapture in the Earth.” Peterson is one of the most prominent contemporary nature writers (both fiction and non-fiction) … Continue reading →

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Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty – John Ikerd

Posted on February 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty – John Ikerd By the IFUSunday, February 24, 7 p.m., Sun Room, ISU Memorial Union, Ames   John Ikerd was raised on a small dairy farm in southwest Missouri and received his … Continue reading →

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Sign the petition to make sure Democratic voters decide our nominee, not the party elite

Posted on February 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Sign the petition to make sure Democratic voters decide our nominee, not the party elite BY DFA This is an unprecedented year. Thirty-seven states and U.S. territories have already voted and we don't have a clear nominee. Senators Clinton and … Continue reading →

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Rove Protests Planned

Posted on February 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Rove Protests Planned By the UI Anti-war CommitteeSo, while Bruce Braley ignores Rove, Rummy and the War, and focuses on steroids and Roger Clemens, responsible local citizens are taking action! The University of Iowa Lecture Committee may be paying Karl … Continue reading →

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