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Last Week in Media by Iowa’s Arron Wings

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Last Week in Media by Arron Wings There are major issues surfacing in the regulation and future of media this fall. The FCC is reviewing and rewriting the “ownership rules”  they got wrong in 2003 and are now before them … Continue reading →

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Unwatchable TV

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Unwatchable TV The following appeared as a guest opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen By Charles Miller “This is the single most important discussion any American citizen can be a part of.” With those words media critic John Nichols … Continue reading →

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Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD’S Legacy to be Honored

Posted on October 16, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD'S Legacy to be Honored Members of a newly-formed heritage group from ALDO LEOPOLD'S hometown of Burlington are bringing a noted Leopold scholar to their community as part of a season-long celebration of their native son's legacy. … Continue reading →

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Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press

Posted on October 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press I was fortunate enough to catch Ed Fallon, progressive candidate for Iowa governor, live on IPTV's Iowa Press last night.  It was definitely worth watching. Friday night's Iowa Press with Ed Fallon … Continue reading →

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Poll: Americans Favor Bush’s Impeachment If He Lied about Iraq

Posted on October 15, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Poll: Americans Favor Bush's Impeachment If He Lied about Iraq AfterDowningStreet By a margin of 50% to 44%, Americans say that [George W.] Bush should be impeached if he lied about the war in Iraq, according to a new poll … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Funding Accountability

Posted on October 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Nuclear Funding Accountability Excerpts from nirs.org At a time when Congress is threatening to cut off hundreds of thousands of individuals from their life-lines by making drastic cuts to Medicaid in order to reduce the deficit, here is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Unfit Commander: Texans for Truth Take on George W. Bush

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Unfit Commander: Texans for Truth Take On George W. Bush Buzzflash Reviews by Glenn W. Smith Talk about a timely book that was printed a year ago! The nomination of Harriet Miers, Bush's latest consigliore, is not only a … Continue reading →

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NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls

Posted on October 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls SECOND ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 , 8:00am – 6:00pm Valley Lutheran High School 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, Ia. Energy Healing and … Continue reading →

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FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success!

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success! Iowa City, Iowa Update: Town Meeting a huge success…more than 500 people packed the Pomerantz Center at the University of Iowa to participate in a forum on media ownership. – Free … Continue reading →

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HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO

Posted on October 9, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO Normally an IOWA-based radio program about hogs mentions the words commodity, pork bellies, or futures at least once.  The one this morning on 1270 AM-WKBF did not. The program “Conversation With Cathy And Karl” … Continue reading →

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