Category Archives: Main Page

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading

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Ed Fallon & Iowa Progressive Radio

Ed Fallon & Iowa Progressive Radio by Paul DeatonOn Wednesday, I appeared on Bradshaw at 98.3 WOW-FM in Des Moines with progressive talker Ed Fallon who was filling in for the host. During the half hour, we recapped of the … Continue reading

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2010 In Review – Oil Spill, Citizens United, Wikileaks & The Pitfalls Of Cynicism

2010 In Review – Oil Spill, Citizens United, Wikileaks & The Pitfalls of Cynicism  by Tracy KurowskiI’d be the first to admit the pitfalls of cynicism, but mainly because my grief is greater than my ego, these are some of … Continue reading

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How To Get Your Own Radio Show

How To Get Your Own Radio Show BFIA posts today about recent developments in media.  First, we would like to acknowledge the 5th anniversary of IBLTV's (Iowans for Better Local Television)  filing of a Petition to Deny License Renewal of … Continue reading

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GOP And Right Wing Media Create Confusion For Seniors

GOP And Right Wing Media Create Confusion For Seniors by Dave BradleyAs with most people I had encounters with relatives I do not see much of over Christmas. As sometimes happens, I was taken aside for a political type exchange. … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading

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We All Live In A Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Society

[by David Van Thournout] Now that we’ve improved the civil rights of those serving their country in the most dangerous capacity, as soldiers defending our constitution, don’t you think it’s time we extended this acceptance of who we are to … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading

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An Iowa Old Fashioned Christmas

by Paul Engle [Editor’s Note:Living in Eastern Iowa in the 1980s, it was hard not to run into Paul Engle. Following is an excerpt from his book A Lucky American Childhood which can still be found in used bookstores and … Continue reading

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Holiday Shuffle in the White House

Holiday Shuffle in the White House from the New York TimesIn case you missed it with all of the holiday activities, President Obama is making a list and checking it twice, planning to make some changes in the West Wing … Continue reading

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