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Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley "Joint Appearance"

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley “Joint Appearance” by Paul Deaton“These two candidates are worlds apart, with Conlin working to help every day people like us and the other whining about perceived affronts. The choice for Iowans is clear and it is … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Watching the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Watching the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Paul Deaton “New START has taken on a meaning that is much more than what is reflected in its terms and conditions. It has become a referendum on whether it is … Continue reading →

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Iowans Visit President Obama’s Birthplace

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Visit President Obama's Birthplace by Trish Nelson My husband and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii. We are not rich by any means but some friends found a super-affordable deal on Travelocity that was so good we … Continue reading →

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Iowa Peace Initiative Conference

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace by Paul Deaton Local veterans Ed Flaherty and Jeff Strottman recently traveled to Maine to attend the 25th Anniversary Veterans for Peace Annual convention. They returned with a Chapter Charter establishing the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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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LPFM and Other New Media

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

LPFM and Other New Media by Dave BradleyLast week we finally had our meeting with community leaders concerning low power FM (LPFM) in West Liberty. Those who were able to show up were extremely enthusiastic. We are at the point … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa by Paul Deaton “For so many, the exigencies of daily life require hard work and innovation just to get by in a society where the unemployment rate is high and much of what … Continue reading →

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery by Paul Deaton “Eventually, there is a need to act and that is where the government may force some residents out of their homes. This part of the process can be unpleasant and … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann is on to Blog for Iowa

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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