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Nicole Branstad in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Aug 17, 2015

Don’t miss it, don’t even be late

The title of my blog is a reference to the opening song of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical ‘State Fair’ that is based on our very own Iowa State Fair.

Olivia O'Hea in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Jan 22, 2016

Caucus Countdown: Day 10

We are officially less then 10 days away from the Iowa Caucus! The media is here, the candidates have spoken, and…

David Robin in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Jan 14, 2016

An Apartment Divided: The Candidates, Part I

The Democrats

Andy McGuire in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Oct 14, 2015

Proud to be a Democrat After Last Night’s Debate

Now that’s what I call a debate!

No name-calling. No back-and-forth insults. No doubling down on the failed policies of the past. No hateful rhetoric. No Trump.

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Emily Grimm in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Dec 5, 2015

Rising Tide — maybe?

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — The stage is set, candidates are ready! And who is behind? The event attendees!

Michael C. Backus in Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everything

Jan 28, 2016

Marco…Polo…Marco…Rubio

As a kid I loved to swim and play in the summer months with my friends in any pool, pond, or body of water we could find. One game that we often played was “Marco-Polo.” One kid would close their eyes, yell “Marco” and try to find them after hearing “Polo.”

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