Iowa Websites
         December 1, 2003
also good: KUNI

1. The Iowa Democratic Party's Caucus2004.org --"The Iowa Caucus resource site" -- launched in Nov. 2003, has basic information such as precinct locations and a caucus math sheet.

2. Dean for America Iowa page.  (The links across the top and down the left side are the national campaign site).  Iowa-specific content:
--Photo and text runs down the center of the page  - Dec. 1 text "Governor Dean to discuss the economy with Iowans on Tuesday" highlights Dean's upcoming December 2 visit.
--Icons run down the right side including "Get on Board, Iowa!," Dean's Iowa Calendar, and "Contact Us in Iowa" sections (phone and fax numbers of satellite offices but no addresses).

3. Edwards for President, Inc. Iowa page.  (The links across the top and down the left side are the national campaign site).  Iowa-specific content: including "Iowa News," --Text runs down the center of the page  - Dec. 1 text consists of two policy summaries: "Edwards Has a Plan to Stop New Hog Confinements and Ban Packer Ownership" and "Edwards' Plan for Free Trade for America and the World."
--Bottom of page - "Iowa Events," "Recent Iowa Photos," and an "In Your Area" clickable map with contact info on relevant field offices and staff.
Noteworthy: the campaign's policy emphasis is strongly reflected.

4. Gephardt for President, Inc. Iowa page.  Iowa-specific content:
--Photo and text run down the center of the page  - Dec. 1 text "Dick Gephardt: Growing America's Agricultural Economy" and photo are from Gephardt's September agricultural summit in Cedar Rapids.
--Iowa links the "Topics" section on the left side.  There is also a graphic lower down on the left side highlighting "The Great Gephardt Iowa Pie Challenge."  (Curiously at the very bottom of the Pie Challenge page are the addresses of Gephardt's Iowa field offices).
--Also, bottom of page - "Recent Press Releases," "Recent News," and "Upcoming Events."
Noteworthy: "The Great Gephardt Iowa Pie Challenge" is an interesting creative touch.

5. John Kerry for President, Inc. "Iowans for Kerry Online Headquarters."  (The links across the top and down the left side are the national campaign site).  Iowa-specific content:
--Text runs down the center of page - Dec. 1 lead text "John Kerry Stands Up To Bush’s Raw Deal: Bring It On!" highlights Kerry's appearance at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.
--Right side - At the top is "Countdown to the Caucus" timer, which today reads 48 days, 20 hours....  Further down one can access "John Kerry's Iowa Schedule,"
"Iowa Blog," and "Iowa Photo Gallery" as well as the addresses and phone numbers of Kerry's 22 Iowa offices.
Noteworthy: Iowa Blog--has all the Iowa entries from the campaign blog.

6. Kucinich for President, Inc. Iowa page.  (The links across the top and down the left side are the national campaign site).  Iowa-specific content:
--Text runs down center of page - Dec. 1 General blurb on the caucus and contact info for Iowa political director John Friedrich; "Stop the War Rally Nov. 24!" and "Kucinich Campaign Expanding in Iowa"
--Right side - Voter registration form, office contact information, STAR*PAC endorsement, Labor Day, and links to offsite articles Nov. 23 to 12.

7. Iowa for Health Care.

8. Iowa Presidential Watch.

9. Des Moines Register.

10. Iowa Pulse.

11. Cedar Rapids Gazette.