Author Archives: Marcia Ward

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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People’s Coalition march in the July 4th Coralville parade

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Marcia Ward

Grannies marched in the July 4th Coralville parade.  We had great fun walking and riding on Lois and Merle H’s pickup and flat bed – many thanks to them for the “lift”.  100Grannies joined with other local organizations in the … Continue reading →

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Action item – Write letters asking the DNR to deny water use permits by Summit CO2 pipeline

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Marcia Ward

An action item for Grannies and other concerned citizens is to write to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the pipeline and the extreme amount of Iowa water that they will use.  The DNR must grant water use permits … Continue reading →

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Action item – Send letters to HyVee store managers asking them to encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Marcia Ward

The “bring your reusable bag” sign that a Grannie saw in the New Ulm HyVee store can be ordered by store Directors/Managers from the HyVee sign store. So let’s write to them to ask them to order the sign and … Continue reading →

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