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WFAN Women’s Fall Gathering Nov. 9

Posted on October 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

WFAN Women's Fall Gathering Nov. 9 By Denise OBrien “We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For” is the theme for this year's Women, Food and Agriculture Network Women's Fall Gathering, November 9-11 at the EWALU Stone Center near Strawberry … Continue reading →

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Environment Iowa Report: Waterways still at risk from hog lots

Posted on October 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Environment Iowa Report: Waterways still at risk from hog lots By Alana Stamas This fall's edition of Environment Iowa's newsletter is now available online at http://www.environmentiowa.org/newsletters/fall07 It's the same newsletter you've always gotten — but moving to the Web means … Continue reading →

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Call Hoyer to Pass HR 811 on Voting

Posted on October 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Call Hoyer to Pass HR 811 on Voting By Sean Flaherty, IVI This may be the last opportunity to take action to make the 2008 election verifiable and re-countable. HR 811, the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act, has strong … Continue reading →

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“Bioneers” Conference Features Speakers, Arts, Community Events

Posted on October 8, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Bioneers” Conference Features Speakers, Arts, Community Events By Rich DanaOn October 19, 20th and 21st, 2007, Grinnell will host its first “Beaming Bioneers” Conference. Grinnell is one of 20 sites across the US and Canada that will be linked by … Continue reading →

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An Evening on Sustainability: Protecting the Environment, Promoting the Economy, and Preserving our Future

Posted on October 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

An Evening on Sustainability: Protecting the Environment, Promoting the Economy, and Preserving our Future By Dave MurphyOn Tuesday, October 9, Iowa Farmers Union will host a panel discussion at Drake University that celebrates the environment, responsible agricultural practices, renewable energy … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Conference

Posted on October 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Sustainability Conference By Ed Fallon Here's a generous plug for a conference planned for October 26-28 in Cedar Rapids.  It's called “Sustainable Living, Renewable Resources and the Future,” and will focus on local foods, green building, renewable fuels and grassroots … Continue reading →

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The President Just Vetoed Your Priorities

Posted on October 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The President Just Vetoed Your Priorities By True Majority The gap between the President's priorities and your priorities has never been more clear. The President just decided that 3 million poor children shouldn't receive healthcare. It's crazy. At the same … Continue reading →

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The Board of PCCI Invites You to Join Them at National 7 Straight Nights for Equal Rights Campaign – Des Moines

Posted on October 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Board of PCCI Invites You to Join Them at National 7 Straight Nights for Equal Rights Campaign – Des Moines By PCCI Date: October 10thTime: 5:30 – 10:30 Where: West Terrace of the State Capitol Building Featuring: Speakers – … Continue reading →

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New Info On Home Loans

Posted on October 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

New Info On Home Loans By Nick HoganAn increase in the number of foreclosures this year may have lead to the recent passage a bill to modernize the FHA Lending process. What some might not know is that similar bills … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG: Victory is ours!

Posted on October 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa PIRG: Victory is ours! By Meshawn Ayala We won!President Bush signed our prescription drug safety bill. The new law will require drug makers to tell the whole truth about the safety and effectiveness of their drugs by making them … Continue reading →

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