Author Archives: 100 Grannies

Pruecil pre-school kids – no straw day.  

Posted on July 7, 2018 by 100 Grannies

​Pruecil pre-school kids came to IC city council and Mayor Throgmorton declared a no straw day.   (Note: Click on small photos to enlarge)

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Andy Douglas op ed PC 6-20-2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by 100 Grannies

Be a good neighbor: Avoid using pesticide on your lawn A few summers ago I was watching neighborhood kids playing in the backyard of my apartment complex. They rolled on the grass and ran barefoot. Suddenly, I realized the lawn … Continue reading →

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Brandon Ross op ed Press-Citizen 9 May 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by 100 Grannies

Protect your family and say no to the chemical lawn We take for granted today that the use of lead paint, asbestos insulation and mercury fillings are health hazards to be avoided. Likewise, herbicides in lawn chemicals pose grave dangers. … Continue reading →

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March, 2018, Lecture Series

Posted on March 19, 2018 by 100 Grannies

Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series: Stories from Brave Mother Earth Protectors Fee: none. No registration. Open to All Ages Mondays, 3/5 – 3/26 6:30 – 8 PM in room 202 Presenter: 100Grannies.org for a Livable Future 3/5: Jerry Schnoor, “Climate … Continue reading →

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Dangerous times a crucible for change – Miriam Kashia – December 16, 2017 PC

Posted on December 16, 2017 by 100 Grannies

Big kudos to the Iowa City Council for unanimously passing this resolution last week: Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass a Revenue Neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend Program. This proposed legislation is supported by about 400 local … Continue reading →

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Anna Meyer op ed in Storm Lake newspaper

Posted on November 29, 2017 by 100 Grannies

Your taxpayer dollars are funding corporate propaganda Submitted by on Wed, 11/29/2017 – 8:38am Congress wants to spend millions peddling corporate talking points on GMOs BY ANNA MEYER While Congress hasn’t accomplished much in 2017, it did manage to pass … Continue reading →

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Lynn Gallager LTE, Solon paper 11/9/17

Posted on November 9, 2017 by 100 Grannies

Johnson County and CAFOs I support the efforts of the Johnson County supervisors to put a moratorium on construction of CAFOs in the county. It is very unfortunate that we do not have local control. The supervisors are doing the … Continue reading →

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October 2017 Film Festival

Posted on October 18, 2017 by 100 Grannies

Listening to Mother Earth Through Film Open to All Ages Mondays, 10/2 – 10/23 6 – 8 PM in room 202, Johnson County Senior Center, Linn Street What do you really know about the issues of climate change and global … Continue reading →

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More Bakken resistance

Posted on August 26, 2017 by 100 Grannies

NoBakken Jessica Reznicek & Ruby Montoya speak at ICPL 8-26-17 “It’s not over” Published on Aug 5, 2017 Daniel Sheehan gives an overview of the legal battle ahead for the Dakota Access pipeline protesters and the deep political and military … Continue reading →

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PC – Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ – 24 May 2017

Posted on May 24, 2017 by 100 Grannies

Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ over oil pipeline protest Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ over oil pipeline protest ANDY DAVIS  May 24, 2017 ALDAVIS@PRESS-CITIZEN.COM Disappointed they will not have their day in court to explain environmental … Continue reading →

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