Tag Archives: Americans For Prosperity

Is Iowa Owned By The Koch Brothers?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Out of the blue republicans in the Iowa senate once again struck a blow against democracy by rushing a budget bill through sub-committee and committee that will be disastrous for Iowa. In a state that can’t even pay its current … Continue reading →

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Union Recertification Begins Next Month In Iowa

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The massive and in my mind catastrophic overhaul had a clause meant to drive a wedge between state workers in Iowa. Built out of the Republican playbook of “divide and conquer” the clause that puts the recertification of a union … Continue reading →

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Branstad’s Legacy

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Looks like Governor-For-Life Terry Branstad will soon be leaving us on that slow boat to China. Who cares how he gets there as long as he leaves. As he begins to leave we can look back briefly on what shape … Continue reading →

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The Money, The Money, The Money

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Last week brought the not too stunning revelation that the Iowa legislature seems to be under the direction of Americans For Prosperity, a Koch brothers front group. Following the money, one of the most valuable lessons ever to learn in … Continue reading →

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Coralville Slaps Down Koch Brothers, Earns Spot On The Daily Show

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Trish Nelson

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Koch Brothers Rally Got Free Pass By Des Moines Register

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

[Update: On Tuesday I was on The Fallon Forum to discuss America’s media problem and my letter to the Des Moines Register about this article. Click here to watch the video/podcast] I grew up reading The Des Moines Register and … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Developing Koch Addiction

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE, Iowa– Yesterday, Blog for Iowa reported that there would be a counter protest to the Americans for Prosperity (AFP) event at the Coralville Holiday Inn. Since our party chair wanted to talk to me on another matter, and he … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Cronies To Spit On Eastern Iowa Corridor Monday – Join The Protest

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

What: Counter-Protest against Joe the Plumber When: Monday, May 7, 8 am Where: Coralville Holiday Inn 1220 1st Ave., Coralville (near Fireman’s Memorial) Governor Chet Culver to Hold Media Conference Call Monday in Response to the Americans for Prosperity Super … Continue reading →

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