You did get coverage on KCRG (the ABC) and I think in the Gazette also.
I didn't see KWWL (the NBC). I would have liked to have been there, but
I had a previous business engagement. Thanks to all for your help,
Mike Wyrick, Cedar Wapsie Group
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 09:10:42 -0500 Lyle Krewson <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> Brief report of the Bush Birdogging event in Cedar Rapids, IA,
> 7/20/2004:
>
> Iowa Sierrans participated in 'protesting' the Bush Rally in Cedar
> Rapids on
> Tuesday, at Kirkwood Community College. There were about 100-125
> protesters
> from various groups, most particularly ACT.
>
> Participating in 'protesting' at the Bush Rally in Cedar Rapids
> were:
> Tarah and Lyle
> Carol Simmons and son, from Fairfield, Leopold Group
> Bob Shultis, M.D., Cedar Rapids, Cedar-Prairie Group
> 6-7 from IPIRG
>
> We held signs using compliance reviewed messages on clean energy,
> blue/greens for energy, etc.
>
> The local ABC and NBC affiliates did filming of the protest area...I
> do not
> know if we showed up on the news broadcasts.
>
> One print photographer was present, but not sure he captured our
> group.
>
> A mention had been made in a day-before story that Sierra Club would
> be
> among the protest groups near the event.
>
> We were not allowed near the actual Presidential motorcade route, of
> course.
>
> Very brief summary, of course, perhaps Tarah has more.
>
> Lyle
>
> On 7/22/04 8:27 a, "Alison Horton" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > What was the end result from your effort to go after Bush's visit
> this week?
> >
> > Alison
> >
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