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The Other Iowa Caucus Tuesday, January 3rd

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a chance to discuss actual issues. “Hawkeye Vision 2012: Caucusing for Working Families“ Presented by the Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund. Please join us for a political roundtable featuring key Democratic leaders who will offer the progressive viewpoint … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Dave Bradley

A major education debate is expected to take place during next session. I’m preparing by hosting town hall meetings and talking with students, parents and teachers. I’ve heard lots of ideas on how to keep Iowa schools and students competitive. … Continue reading →

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Tom Courtney Holding Public Meetings This Week On Education Reform

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Everyone welcome at education reform discussions How can we help our students do even better? Which of Gov. Branstad’s education reform ideas will help our local schools—and which might hurt? I want to know what you think. I’m organizing public … Continue reading →

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Ground-Zero Mosque And Other Things

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Weekly Observations for the first week of October 2011. An Islamic Cultural Center aka “the Ground Zero Mosque” opened last week amid almost no noise. Named “Park51” the opening featured a photo exhibit of 160 photos of immigrant children in … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report: The Fight For Education Pays Off

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Iowa families will continue to have easy access to high-quality, free preschools for four-year-olds. Governor Branstad has announced he now supports the popular statewide preschool initiative that has made Iowa the envy of the nation in recent years. This victory … Continue reading →

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