Tag: Iowa
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Cannabis Movement Ending Era Of Personalities
The cannabis world is structurally changing. It’s moving away from informal, personality-driven, relationship-based influence and toward: 1. compliance-heavy operations 2. institutional capital 3. audited finances 4. federal-facing regulatory posture 5. documentation, transparency, and risk controls That shift favors people and organizations that are: 1. procedurally clean 2. boring in a good way 3. compliance-literate 4.…
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New Iowa Cannabis Lobbyist Network Incorporates
A new Iowa marijuana lobbying organization has incorporated as of November 22, 2025. Meet the Iowa Cannabis Action Network: Started by this lady: I’ve talked a few times with Gina over the past few years. I’ll let her do her own introductions. But I liked Gina, she’s very likable and approachable, and recall having encouraged…
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Opening Statement
Good morning your honor. Good morning counsel. The State has not met its burden of demonstrating a compelling interest in prohibiting the Petitioner’s possession of cannabis for religious use. The State has the burden under the Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act to show the Petitioner’s possession of cannabis for religious use is a threat to…
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How Kim Reynolds Bullied Iowa City Council Members Out of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Iowa city council members who wished to decriminalize marijuana tell Iowa cannabis activists Kim Reynolds threatened to take away city funds from the state if the city council pursues marijuana decriminalization. As of today Kim Reynolds is the most unpopular governor in the country. Republicans stifling debate on a winning political issue using threats to…
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NUMBERS: 2,857 Active Iowa Patients Have Marijuana Cards; 703 Individual Doctors Have Participated; An Estimated 20,000 Total Iowans Qualify
As of May 10 of 2019 according to the Office of Medical Cannabidiol Website. Click here to see the latest statistics.
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House File 733 Is Going Places
House File 733 seems to be going places. I’m not formatting this but the link is there and you are mandated to read these bills if you’re going to lobby this year and be respectable and not get discredited. This year’s session at the Legislature is very cooperative. Liking what I’m seeing: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HF733 …
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MedPharm Marijuana Dispensary To Host Iowa Yoga Wellness Workshop Next Thursday February 7th In Windsor Heights Medical Marijuana Store!
RSVP to the event here Therapeutic Yoga Workshop – Cultivating Wellness Details Cultivating Wellness Therapeutic Yoga Workshop When: 6:30pm, Thursday, January 7th Where: Windsor Heights Dispensary Cost: Free Join us on Thursday evening to experience therapeutic yoga at our Windsor Heights dispensary, lead by experienced yoga therapist Sandy Eimers. The session will focus on…
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Column By Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member | “The growing consensus for legal marijuana”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-perspec-chapman-marijuana-pritzker-michigan-medical-1108-20181107-story.html “Neither party is consistent on matters of federalism. But this is the rare occasion when Republicans could enlist Democrats in curbing Washington’s meddling in matters that can be handled perfectly well at the state level — deploying a concept that liberals might find attractive under President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Justice…
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Iowa Medical Cannabis Dispensary Locations And Addresses Found Here:
Dispensary Locations Medical Cannabidiol will be available at five dispensaries across the state on December 1, 2018. The locations include: MedPharm Iowa – 5700 Sunnybrook Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106 Have A Heart Compassionate Care – 3615 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MedPharm Iowa – 7229 Apple Valley Drive, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Iowa Cannabis Company – 1955…
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MedPharm Iowa Announces Iowa’s First Medical Cannabis Product ALIVIAR — can’t wait to see the commercials on that one
From the MedPharm Iowa Facebook Page: History being made here. These will be the first legal cannabis products to ever be sold in Iowa. That means THC & CBD. The Aliviar product lineup is available to patients in the Iowa Medical Cannabis Program. MedPharm Iowa’s Aliviar products offer a variety of ratios to accommodate for…
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Petition to State of Iowa — create educational classes by end of summer so Iowa doctors stop refusing to certify patients in pain
After the Bleeding Heartland reported on two health giants blocking Iowa patients from the medical cannabis program, patients in Iowa have come together to demand action be taken to resolve the problem. A petition created today at Change.org is linked below. Please sign and share this petition — more patients have been turned away then…
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We Are Iowa 30 Minute Iowa Marijuana Special “Medicine in the Making” Shows Future $10 Million Grow Operation Being Built in Des Moines Area
Link URL: http://www.weareiowa.com/news/this-week-in-iowa/this-week-in-iowa-special-medicine-in-the-making/1033461139 http://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/anvload.html?key=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%3D Follow WeedPress on Facebook See also: Medical Marijuana Bills Advance at Iowa State House — March 18th, 2018 Dispensary Licenses Granted Today While $10 Million Marijuana Grow Facility Continues Construction in Des Moines After apparently falsifying police reports and potentially tampering with evidence the Carroll Police Department lead by Chief Brad…
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Iowa Senate Resolution Calls for Legislative Study on Medical Cannabis — Not To Be Completed Until After November Elections?
From today’s Des Moines Register: “Five Republicans and five Democrats co-signed Senate Resolution 112, which seeks an examination on establishing a medical use of cannabis program in Iowa. “I am optimistic that this study will be approved. I think there is support for it in both the House and the Senate,” said Sen. Joe Bolkcom,…
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[VIDEO] Heated Discussion on Floor of Iowa Senate Last Tuesday: A Glimmer of Hope for Medical Cannabis?
Last Tuesday, multiple Senators from both sides of the aisle got into a quibble on the floor of the Iowa Senate. Click here to view the video in the Iowa Senate archives. Discussion begins at 27:35 of the video. Republicans accused Senator Bolkcom of being disingenuous with his leadership on this issue, while Senator Bolkcom…
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Iowan with Scoliosis, Bipolar: “If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with scoliosis and bipolar disorder: “I have been diagnosed with scoliosis and deterioration of the disks and spine. I am an avid smoker. If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk or move and take care of my daily duties. It helps with my pain…
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Iowan Anonymous Testimony: “It must be regulated”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowan: “I pray that Iowa will take the studies from responsible states like New Mexico program. There are so many scientific studies from different universities all over the country and the world on the positive use of cbd and thc for medical use and also agricultural uses. It must be…
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VIDEO: Iowa Republican Caucus Discusses Medical Cannabis at Polk County Convention
Today’s Polk County GOP convention discussed supporting medical cannabis. Video is below. See also: Live Blog: Polk County GOP Convention Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more.
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Iowa Republicans Show Historic Support For Medical Cannabis — Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix says “We’re very open to those discussions.”
Busy week. I’m a bit behind in my blogging — follow WeedPress on Facebook for more upcoming articles. This is, in my opinion, the top story of the past week. From The Gazette on Tuesday: “Senate [Minority] Leader Sen. Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, said Republicans aren’t responsible for blocking the legislation. “We’re very open to…
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“No Republican lawmaker was willing to sign onto legislation,” says Joe Bolkcom
Joe Bolkcom said during Tuesday’s news conference at the Capitol: “Unfortunately this morning, we are unable to reach a bipartisan agreement. Even if the legislation is limited to just helping the families who have children with epilepsy. A couple of those families are with us this morning. The simple truth is that no Republican lawmaker…
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Iowan with Migraines: “It is impossible to overdose on cannabis, but the pills that doctors prescribe kill people everyday.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with chronic migraines: “I have been getting migraines since I was about 16. I went to a neurologist at the University of Iowa to see why I was getting headaches that made me vomit and very sensitive to light and sound. Over a period of time I tried four…
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Iowan with Depression, ADHD: “I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been better”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan from Mahaska County: “I’ve been on over a dozen medications for depression, anxiety and adhd. Medications children and young adults should not be on. Upon taking control of my life and being solely responsible for my care, I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “I want medical marijuana — and I don’t want to go to jail”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with spinal stenosis: “I have many things wrong with my spine: No L-3 L-4 disc Spinal Stenosis Bone Spurs Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Nerve Impingement I have arthritis throughout my spine, in my hands, knees, and ankles. I cannot sleep longer than 3 hours due to pain. I have been prescribed…
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Iowa Christian Talk Show Host Prays For Medical Cannabis — Urges Iowa Legislature, Christian Leaders to “Do your research”
Last Thursday, a local Christian talk radio show based out of Ames, Iowa, prayed for legalization of medical cannabis. “View From a Pew” host Reike Plecas called Christian leaders last Thursday to join him in demanding the Iowa Legislature research the benefits of medical cannabis. “View From a Pew” host Reike Plekas interviewed two mothers…
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Iowa mother wants medical cannabis for children’s epilepsy, ADHD
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: “My son is five and has been on phenobarbital for three years for the epilepsy. He always has bruises from it. I would love to be able to have him on something that mother nature has made herself. I also have severe anxiety. My eldest son has been…
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Iowa Pastor: “As a member of the clergy…I hope that Iowa will legalize doctor prescribed cannabis”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowa pastor: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for…
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Iowa NORML intern Phil Brown: Illegal use of marijuana will not change laws in Iowa
I somehow missed this excellent article in the Iowa State Daily last year and think it’s worth highlighting as the first week of the Legislative session is now underway. Here’s Iowa NORML legislative intern Phil Brown, (click here to apply for internships with Iowa NORML) writing about how breaking the law does not help to…
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Iowa Mother wants cannabis for 12 year old son’s Asperbergers, seizures
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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43 Year Old Iowan with Crohns, Fibromyalgia: “There is little doctors can do for my pain”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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![[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joe-bolkcom.jpg?w=300)
[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013
Senator Joe Bolkcom has uploaded these videos to his YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend the December 2nd discussion on medical cannabis at the Des Moines Public Library. You can also see video of the Iowa City hearing here courtesy of Iowa City Cable TV. Legislators in attendance at this event: Representative Bruce Hunter…
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Iowa Supporters: Make A Statement About How You Feel About A Strict Medical Cannabis Program
Maria la France, mother of 12 year old epileptic Quincy, has made an easy to use form to allow Iowans to show their support for medical cannabis in 2014. Click here to show your support. Below is a letter from Maria: Fellow Iowans, As you may know, I’m trying to obtain legal access to medical…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “We’ll treat you with surgery, radiation, toxic levels of opiates and pharmaceuticals, but when it backfires, we’ll threaten you with fines and jail if you try to treat yourself with a natural plant”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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TONIGHT: 6 PM, Des Moines Public Library Downtown, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa” in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
NOTE: Meeting is in meeting rooms 2 and 3. Meeting room 1 is having a writers workshop tonight. DECEMBER 2, 2013 CONTACT: Joe Bolkcom, 319-330-9541 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE NOTE: At 5:00 pm tonight Dr. Jenison and patient/family member presenters (below) will be available at the Des Moines Public Libary for interviews prior to…
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32 Year Old Epileptic, Travis Peevler: “I turned to marijuana, and it seems to be the best form of medication that helps me in all the ways I need”
Travis Peevler posted on the WeedPress Facebook page: “I’m 32 years old, I’m epileptic with chronic migraines/headaches & sleep trouble. I have been on so many prescriptions for my disorder, every kind of pain medicine you can think of, I’ve tried it! And though some may help some, they always have side effects that don’t…
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Anonymous Iowan With Rheumatoid Arthritis: “2 to 3 hits can make the difference between a restless night of RLS and a decent nights sleep.”
Sent yesterday: “I am a 51 year old woman with what my doctors describe as severe rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried most of the known drugs on the market. Celebrex, Cymbalta — countless others. They all have long term side effects to the heart and other organs. Not to mention side effects like mood changes,…
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Misinformed Terry Branstad on Medical Marijuana: “It came up before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. They didn’t take a position.”
Governor Branstad appears to be misinformed as to what his state agencies are doing these days. At the 2012 GOP district convention, when asked about the unanimous 2009 ruling from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy that cannabis has medical value — made after holding four public hearings around the State — Branstad denied the vote…
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Iowan With Chronic Back Pain: “Cannabis has felt like a second chance at life. I just don’t want to feel like a criminal.”
I received this email the other day: My Story February 2007 I just turned 17 when had my first lower back surgery from a massively herniated disk. I started experiencing upper back pain a couple months later. From that moment on my life went spiraling downhill. I would have to lay on the floor during…
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[Transcript] Benton Mackenzie Request for Waiver — Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing, November 6, 2013
Benton Mackenzie petitioned the Iowa Board of Pharmacy for an exemption to Iowa’s criminal laws against cannabis. WeedPress followers will recall Benton’s arrest for growing cannabis to cure his own cancer. The Quad City Times Editorial Board wrote an article calling for the charges against Benton to be dropped. Benton hoped the Iowa Board of…
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Iowa Caucuses 2014, Right Around the Corner… (MUST READ)
It’s time to focus on caucusing. From Voices of Reason: “The caucuses will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, at 7pm. The date is set, the time is set, find out your location, and be there. Voices of Reason will provide links and information to the precinct caucus locations as they become available. Don’t know…
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![[UPDATE] After Three Weeks of Cannabis Oil, Nine Year Old Epileptic Iowan Seizure-Free For 10 Days!](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lgs_logo.gif?w=358)
[UPDATE] After Three Weeks of Cannabis Oil, Nine Year Old Epileptic Iowan Seizure-Free For 10 Days!
Here’s an update on this nine year old’s struggle with epilepsy. After three weeks on Charlotte’s web, writes the mother, her son is showing huge progress! Here’s her letter: Update 11/15/13: “My son has been taking Charlotte’s Web in an oil form for three weeks. What we have already seen in the past few weeks…
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Sunday, November 10th, on Carl’s Cannabis Corner: Iowa Cancer Patient Benton Mackenzie
Benton Mackenzie, facing prosecution in Scott County, Iowa for growing cannabis plants to treat his cancer, will be the guest on Carl’s Cannabis Corner this Sunday. As I understand it, yesterday Mr. Mackenzie petitioned the Iowa Board of Pharmacy to make a medical marijuana exemption for his situation pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 124. The…
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[UPDATE] Iowans With 17 Month Old With Chronic Seizures Travel To Realm of Caring in Colorado; News Crew Following Their Story
The parents of 17 month old Maggie Selmeski have made it to the Realm of Caring in Colorado, leaving behind their family in Iowa in order to find out if cannabis oil extract medicine could be the solution to their child’s health issues. Maggie’s Mom, Rachael, shares stories of other families she’s met, as well…
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Keokuk Man With Epilepsy, Chronic Migraines: “I Turned to Marijuana, And It Seemed To Be The Best Form of Medication”
A man from Keokuk, Iowa writes: “I’m 32 years old, I’m epileptic with chronic migraines/headaches & sleep trouble. I have been on so many prescriptions for my disorder, every kind of pain medicine you can think of, I’ve tried it! And though some may help some, they always have side effects that don’t agree with…
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Iowa Woman With Crohn’s, Fibromyalgia: “I Feel It Is Time For Iowa To Move To Medical Marijuana”
Another anonymous letter from an Iowan to Legislators: “I am writing and would like to include my story but I would rather be anonymous. I am a 43 year old woman who has been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and Fibromyalgia. I have a rare form of Crohn’s as it is mainly in my joints. This…
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Iowan Quadriplegic Letter to Editor in Ottumwa Courier: “Branstad, Please Use The Heart God Gave You”
From yesterday’s Ottumwa Courier Letter To The Editor: “To Gov. Terry Branstad of Iowa: Please use the heart that God gave you. I am a senior citizen who is suffering needlessly because you have outlawed the only substance that can take away my horrible pain and discomfort. Pharmaceutical narcotics are ineffective for my condition. I…
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[UPDATE]: 17 Month Old Iowan Needing Cannabis Oil Interviewed by Wartburg College Students on “Good Morning Waverly”
See also: 16 Month Old From Iowa Needs Low-THC Cannabis Oil For Epileptic Seizures, Says Parents Who Plan Move to Colorado Good Morning Waverly is on Facebook. From The Wartburg Circuit website: “Good Morning Waverly is produced by students in the Department of Communication Arts at Wartburg College. You can watch Good Morning Waverly live…
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Father of 11 Year Old Autistic Boy With Brain Tumor to Iowa Legislature: “As a Parent, I Would Have Much Rather Had The Option of Trying Cannabis First”
The following is an anonymous letter written by the father of an an 11 year old autistic boy with a tumor in his brain: “First, thank you for the opportunity to share my story. Actually my situation is twofold. My son’s story first. In February of 2011 my autistic 9 year old son had a…
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Iowa Veteran Writes WeedPress Anonymously: “I Have Been Prescribed Several Highly Addicting Medications”
The following is a letter from an Iowa veteran who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here on WeedPress…
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Dr. Alan Koslow Speech on Medical Cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa: “Smoked Marijuana Is A Safe, Effective Therapeutic Agent”
Dr. Alan Koslow is a Director of Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana. Transcripts of Dr. Koslow’s full speech available here on pages 84-99. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if…
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Iowan Dr. Ed Hertko: “Available Prescription Drugs Often Come With Far More Serious Side Effects Than Marijuana”
The following speech was given by Dr. Ed Hertko at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing on medical cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa. Transcript of speech available here on page 37 – 48. “I’ll read my paper, which I called “Déjà vu. Medical Marijuana, Where Are You?” Ladies and gentlemen of the Iowa Board…
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Iowa Cancer Patient: “I Have To Go Against The Laws. I’m a Church-Going Person.”
“I have pancreatic cancer. I have thyroid cancer. I’m in Stage IV. I don’t know how much longer I have left… I called down here first. I’m 67 years old, and I lost my mother last year at 90 with colon cancer, and I was afraid. I don’t have a record, a police record, and…
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Iowan With Cerebral Palsy Says Cannabis Helped Her Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After Being Raped — 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing
Transcript of Jacqueline Patterson’s testimony available on pages 102-106 of the 2009 Des Moines medical cannabis hearing. I moved to – I moved to Iowa following a really brutal rape when I was – it was right after I turned 19. And I came up here because of the community – because of the community…
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![[UPDATE] Family of Maggie, 17 Month Old Iowan With Chronic Seizures, Interviewed by News About Treating Daughter’s Seizures With Cannabis](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/maggie-young.jpg?w=612)
[UPDATE] Family of Maggie, 17 Month Old Iowan With Chronic Seizures, Interviewed by News About Treating Daughter’s Seizures With Cannabis
As reported last week by WeedPress, the parents of Maggie Selmeski are moving to Colorado to get medical cannabis for their daughter’s seizures. Here’s some recent news articles about the struggle for Maggie’s health: KAAL: Iowa Parents Hope to Give Medical Marijuana to 17-Month-Old: KWWL television reports Maggie Selmeski, of Janesville, began having seizures at…
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Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!”
A patient of over 20 years sent in this anonymous testimony: Please keep my name confidential as I have children and would risk prosecution and losing them. I began using cannabis after two unfortunate car accidents within months of each other. I was prescribed pain pills and used a chiropractor for my back injury in…
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Pharmacist Kevin Litten: “To Make Certain Plants Illegal Is An Affront To God”
Pharmacist Kevin Litten gave a fantastic speech at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing in Iowa City, Iowa. Below is his speech. Original transcripts of the hearings are available at Iowans for Medical Marijuana. KEVIN LITTEN: Hello. My name is Kevin Litten. I’m a registered pharmacist in the State of Iowa. My number is…
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Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better Life”
The politicians want to hear stories like this from patients here in Iowa! Email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com if you’re an Iowan who would like to have your story heard here on WeedPress! Meet Brian Chalupa. Brian grew up in Washington County and now resides in Johnson County. Brian has tried to discuss cannabis with his…
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16 Month Old From Iowa Needs Low-THC Cannabis Oil For Epileptic Seizures, Says Parents Who Plan Move to Colorado
Four years ago, the former chair of the Iowa Epilepsy Foundation testified at the Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearings on medical marijuana as to cannabis’ potential to treat epilepsy. Today, the Selmiski’s want to try low-THC cannabis to treat their 16-month-old’s seizures. See also: An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize…
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An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize Medical Marijuana For 11 Year Old Son’s Epileptic Seizures Via YouTube Video
At 5 months old, Quincy began having seizures. That was in 2002. Today, after trying over 20 antiepileptic drugs, Quincy’s mother, Maria la France — who stresses that she does not use marijuana nor give it to her son due to its illegality — has made the following YouTube video pleading for the State of…
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UPDATE: Iowan Benton Mackenzie Clarifies How He Grew Cannabis Plants To Make Cancer Curing Cannabis Oil
Benton McKenzie has posted a public clarification after the Quad City Times front page Sunday article that came out this past weekend: See Also: BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more developments on this case. The media has responded…
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BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil
Iowan Benton Mackenzie has been using cannabis oil to cure his cancer. Now, Iowa wants him and his family in prison. The Quad City Times did an excellent feature article yesterday on Mackenzie’s fight to stay out of prison, Medical Marijuana Heads For Trial In Iowa: He used to be more of an outdoorsy type…
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Medical Marijuana Hearing Scheduled for March 4th at 11 am at the Capitol: Let’s Pack This Hearing!
WHEN: Monday March 4th, 11 am Where: Room 22, Des Moines Capitol What: Iowans Invited To Give Testimony Concerning Senate File 79, a Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Iowans have an opportunity coming up one week from Monday to testify as to how medical marijuana affects them, their families, and their communities. Please share this…
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Daily Iowan: “Expensive efforts to seize drugs on I-80 harm Iowa City”
From The Daily Iowan: Expensive efforts to seize drugs on I-80 harm Iowa City BY DI EDITORIAL BOARD | NOVEMBER 15, 2011 7:20 AM Through December, the Iowa City police are projected to spend nearly $4,500 per every pound of marijuana seized on Interstate 80. This figure does not account for detainment costs or opportunity…
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Huffington Post: Blackberry Video of Herman Cain “Dodging” Medical Marijuana Question at 2011 Ames Straw Poll
Turns out my Blackberry video from the Ames Straw Poll earlier this year is in the Huffington Post! The Huffington Post just ran an article on the 2012 Republican candidates, titled What Republican Presidential Candidates Say About Legalizing Marijuana (SLIDESHOW). Herman Cain’s slideshow picture had this caption under it: “Businessman Herman Cain has not given…
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Iowa District Court Declines to Consider Whether Marijuana Is Medicine; Olsen Plans to Appeal to Iowa Supreme Court
“The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws.” ~Tacitus, Annals Medical marijuana patients remain in limbo after an Iowa District Judge declined to acknowledge the language in Iowa Code Chapter 124 last week. Judge Brad McCall, appointed to the bench last June by Governor Branstad, dismissed a lawsuit against the State of Iowa…
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Has Congress Officially Approved the Medical Use of Marijuana? Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Seeks to Find Out
Has Congress officially legalized the medical use of marijuana? Now that Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana program is moving forward, a lawsuit against the federal government seeks to find out. Naming Barack Obama, Eric Holder, and D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray as Defendants Sibley v Obama et al could end up being the biggest medical marijuana…
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Full Text of Ron Paul’s Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana: HR 2306
Psst: If anyone out there is going to the Ames Straw Poll today, vote Ron Paul. Thanks. Ron Paul and Barney Frank introduced legislation earlier this year that would repeal federal penalties for production, distribution, and possession of marijuana, leaving states free to address the issue as they wish. The federal government’s role would be…
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Carl’s Cannabis Corner, January 23, 2011
http://blip.tv/file/4673441 My guest is Jason Karimi, Author of WeedPress Blog .We will discuss efforts to find a sponsor for medical marijuana legislation in Iowa, as well as Jason’s role in co-founding Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana and the effort to establish a Board of Directors for the organization. We will also discuss: SSB 1016 –…
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Clel Baudler’s Bill? Not A Problem!
This Wednesday, January 26th, at 9:15AM, there will be a subcommittee hearing on House Study Bill 4, in room 102 of the Supreme Court Consult Room for Public Safety. Follow this link to track the bill’s progress: http://tinyurl.com/6ey9ht This bill, introduced by Clel Baudler, is great news for us. There are 31 lobbyists registered for…
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