Archive: October 19, 2008 - October 25, 2008
The Town the Economic Downturn Forgot
Colesburg, Iowa – During the same week in September when the government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Farmers Savings Bank in eastern Iowa opened its fifth branch. The number of foreclosures the bank’s had? Zero. Tightening...
By Travis Fox | October 24, 2008; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (11)
Small Town Bank Failure
Enlarge Photo Arthur Rothstein/Library of Congress Like many rural banks, the Farmers Savings Bank in Haverhill, Iowa failed during the Great Depression. Arthur Rothstein captured what remained in 1939. But what is perhaps more interesting was how Rothstein described...
By Travis Fox | October 23, 2008; 1:11 PM ET | Comments (1)
"I registered as a Republican when I turned 18"
--Tara Amann, life-long registered Republican. Lee's Summit, Mo....
By Travis Fox | October 22, 2008; 10:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
"Sadly, a lot of blacks don't take the time to understand what their candidate stands for"
--Eddie Butler, Conservative Evangelical Christian. Overland Park, Kan....
By Travis Fox | October 21, 2008; 10:44 PM ET | Comments (14)
Conflicted in Kansas
Garden City, Kan. – It was one of the best years ever for Greg Stone. The third generation farmer was wise to fill his family’s 4000 acres with corn. Higher corn prices, fueled in part by booming ethanol production...
By Travis Fox | October 21, 2008; 1:29 AM ET | Comments (27)
Canvassing for Obama in "Red" Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. – This is among the most conservative places in Colorado. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family and the New Life (mega) Church both call Colorado Springs home. In the past, “the Springs,” as it’s called locally,...
By Travis Fox | October 20, 2008; 1:57 AM ET | Comments (19)
"...way too far to the socialist side."
--Gene Cruikshank, registered Democrat and former mayor of Lamar, Colo....
By Travis Fox | October 19, 2008; 7:31 PM ET | Comments (9)
