Category Archives: politics

Hogg: House Resolution Will Be Out Of Ammunition

Posted February 3, 2012 9:37 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

Original story from Rod Boshart.  Friday updates in italics from Chris Earl. DES MOINES – Gun-rights advocates fired the first volley Thursday in a legislative effort to amend the state’s constitution to guarantee an individual’s right to possess and bear … Continue reading →

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From The Floor: Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids

Posted January 25, 2012 8:46 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS – With President Obama’s focus on increasing manufacturing jobs, both in Tuesday’s State of the Union address and in Wednesday’s speech in Cedar Rapids, one metal producer said the economy is picking back up. Pickwick Manufacturing Services President … Continue reading →

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Early Morning To Feed The President’s Crew

Posted January 25, 2012 5:35 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

  CEDAR RAPIDS – Long before the Maid-Rite West in Cedar Rapids opened its doors on Wednesday morning, Jim Hanson unlocked the door and fired up his grills. “My wife and I got here at 5, another girl came in … Continue reading →

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Will Caucus Confusion Hurt Iowa’s Political Reputation?

Posted January 19, 2012 9:36 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS – When Joshua Walderbach attended a caucus in Cedar Rapids on January 3rd, he was a bit put off by how loose the registration process felt. “Not even checking ID to check if I can register there,” said … Continue reading →

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Final Push For Support For Tuesday’s Caucuses

Posted December 30, 2011 5:52 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

  IOWA CITY – In the shadows of the headlines for the Republican candidates for the presidential nomination, one candidate for 2012 is also picking up dozens of volunteers for his upcoming campaign. “We’ve had 80 people coming in yesterday … Continue reading →

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Paul Surges to First Amid Eastern Iowa Stops

Posted December 21, 2011 9:49 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

WASHINGTON – Ron Paul didn’t offer up a rousing speech at the Washington Public Library on Wednesday afternoon.  He stuck to the basic cornerstones of his campaign. “As president, I would never go to war unless there was a declaration … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Returns As Frontrunner to Iowa City

Posted December 14, 2011 9:29 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

  IOWA CITY – Four months after his eighth place finish in the Ames Straw Poll, Newt Gingrich is now riding out a wave of momentum, complete with dozens of cameras and keyboards following his every word and move. Same … Continue reading →

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Occupy Cedar Rapids Planning To Protest “Drone” Production

Posted December 2, 2011 8:26 pm by Chris Earl/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS – As The Cherry Building in the New Bohemia district of Cedar Rapids sits, basking in the late afternoon December sun, Occupy Cedar Rapids members plan to protest outside the building on Saturday in what the group is calling “The … Continue reading →

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Cedar Rapids Occupation starts Saturday

Posted October 28, 2011 10:56 pm by Kathleen Serino/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS -Occupy Cedar Rapids announced tonight they will begin their occupation at First Street and M Avenue NW Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Occupy member Greg Vail, registered agent with civil rights group People’s Support, said 20 have committed, … Continue reading →

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City: Occupy I.C. protesters will not be allowed to construct building deemed ‘permanent’ at park

Posted October 24, 2011 5:33 pm by Erica Pennington/SourceMedia Group

Occupy Iowa City protesters met with Iowa City Parks and Recreation Director Mike Moran on Monday to discuss the construction a wooden structure that several members of the group began to build at College Green Park last week. The frame … Continue reading →

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