By cornsong | July 14, 2007
The July 10 2007 “Sullivan’s Salvos” written and read by Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan. Topics include: “free speech zones” at candidate appearances and naming of the University of Iowa College of Public Heath.
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By cornsong | July 21, 2007
This is the first of several audio items concerned with the Legacy Letters Project. David Gould of the University of Iowa Department of Leisure Studies Department talks about the nature of leisure studies and talks about the history and current state of this Project. The goal of this project is to provide communication between senior citizens of this community and students at the University. Graphics mentioned can be seen by clicking here.
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By cornsong | July 21, 2007
This is the first of a series of interviews with Ed Fallon and Lynn Heuss. The topic here is their project called IMforIowa, an independence movement for Iowa. Ed is well known in the state as a former progressive state legislator and gubernatorial candidate.
By the way the photo you can obtain by clicking on Ed Fallon’s name above shows him with myself (Dennis Roseman), taken at the Seacrest Octagonal barn during the Cedar County Folk Fest.
Topics: community, issues | 1 Comment »
By cornsong | July 22, 2007
An interview with Sharon Stubs about the letter she wrote for the Legacy Letter Project. If you click on her name above, you will see the graphic especially made to go along with this letter. She also reads this letter and makes wonderfully vivid her positive attitude and determination that helped her deal with the events she describes.
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By cornsong | July 22, 2007
Dave Murphy has become a prominent voice in Iowa for his efforts to advocate for local control of CAGOs (Concentrated animal feeding operations). We talked to him when he visited Iowa City for a statewide Progressive Iowa Network Meeting. Click here for some links to organizations he mentions.
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By cornsong | July 22, 2007
In this audio we hear an amazing strange story related the to Iowa Corn Song (see our page for link to original) as told by Dave Murphy (interviewed in a previous post on CAFOs).
Topics: music, IowaCornSong | 1 Comment »
By cornsong | July 23, 2007
Ed Fallon and Lynn Heuss discuss topics related to global warming. Also mentioned is an event planned for August 2-August 5—a march from Ames Iowa to Des Moines to call attention to the issue of global warming. If you click here you will get a photo of Ed, Lynn and some others actively involved in this important issue.
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By cornsong | July 27, 2007
With pleasure we visited Pat Hazell in his home and studio in Washington Iowa. Pat is a well known and respected musician—soon to become a two-timer, where by “two-timer” we mean two time Hall of Fame inductee. Check out his home page by clicking here.
For other background and links click here.
This is the first of a series of posts with Pat Hazell, each with interesting music and commentary. After a musical intro and talking about his early background, he also talks about how blues can serve as a background for other musical directions.
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By cornsong | August 2, 2007
Lynn Heuss was involved with Ed Fallon’s candidacy in the 2006 Iowa gubernatorial race and currently is an important part of IMforIowa. She talks about her personal path from faith based community activism with a free meals program in Des Moines to broader political activism in Iowa.
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By cornsong | August 2, 2007
More with Pat Hazell in his home and studio in Washington Iowa. Check out his home page by clicking here, other background and links click here.
After a musical introduction, he demonstrates the difference between piano and electronic keyboard for blues, talks about harmonica styles and finishes in great style with a classic blues song.
Topics: music | Give Your Two Cents »
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