Author Archives: Marcia Ward

Grannies joined in Iowa City Public Library storytime

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Marcia Ward

Grannies wore their green for a storytelling time at the Iowa City Public Library on November 20, 2025. Special thanks to Mari R at the library who leads us so well! Becky H showed a book up close to the … Continue reading →

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Grannies had “pride of place” leading the 2025 Pride Parade

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Marcia Ward

100Grannies were given the honor of leading the 2025 Iowa City Pride Parade.  Temperatures above 90 degrees and a heat index warning didn’t stop the more than a dozen Grannies. This ‘gaggle of Grannies’ powered through to the end at … Continue reading →

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Grannies participate in ChatGPT training

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Marcia Ward

At the March 2025 100Grannies meeting, Deb G gave a demonstration on using ChatGPT to quickly and easily draft letters to congress representatives and senators.  She followed this by leading a full training session on April 4 at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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2025 Granny Book donations to the ICCSD Schools

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Marcia Ward

Grannies have been donating books to the Iowa City Community School District for 15 years. Donations are welcome.   High Schools: Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet by Hannah … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Future of Macbride Nature Recreation Area: A Call for Continued Access

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Marcia Ward

Deb G and Deb S submitted the following guest editorial to the Press Citizen, Gazette, and Des Moines Register For over 40 years, the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) has served as a vital resource for education, recreation, mental well-being, … Continue reading →

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Barbara Schlachter & Ann Christenson Memorial Lecture Series 2025

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Marcia Ward

Wednesdays in March 3:00 to 5:00 Location: Iowa City Senior Center Room 302 Register online or call 319-356-5220    March 5 “Clean Water in Iowa” Dr. David Cwiertny, an Environmental Engineer trained at Johns Hopkins University and University of California, … Continue reading →

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Grannies travel to statehouse to protest Cancer Gag Act

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Marcia Ward

100Grannies joined other activist groups and concerned Iowa citizens at the Iowa Statehouse on February 10, 2025 to protest the Cancer Gag Act. The Cancer Gag Act refers to legislation pending in Iowa and other states to protect chemical giant … Continue reading →

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Toolkit offers helpful hints for writing for climate justice

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Marcia Ward

Writing for Climate Justice – A Toolkit 1, Introduction “Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up, and change is coming whether you like it or not.” Greta Thunberg “When the whole world … Continue reading →

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October 2024 Film Series announced

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Marcia Ward

Barbara Schlachter and Ann Christianson 100 Grannies for a Livable Future Film Series & Discussion Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:00 to 7:00. In person in room 302 at the Iowa City Senior Center or view by Zoom.  Register online … Continue reading →

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Summer 2024 was busy with various Granny activities

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Marcia Ward

It was another busy summer of educating, advocating, and agitating for the 100Grannies.  In addition to marching in the Iowa City Pride Parade and the Coralville 4th of July parade as highlighted in previous Posts, the Grannies also staffed a … Continue reading →

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