Author Archives: Marcia Ward

100Grannies featured in University of Iowa Library exhibit

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Marcia Ward

From August 24 to December 18, 2026, the University of Iowa Main Library Gallery is featuring an exhibit on Iowa conservation efforts by 100Grannies and others in It’s Been Wonderful Knowing You: Wildlife Conservation and Advocacy Through the Lens of Jay … Continue reading →

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October Speaker Series features Beyond Plastics

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Marcia Ward

100Grannies Fall Speaker Series at the Iowa City Public Library Room A, Sunday, October 11, 1:30 to 3pm This month will hear from Kathy Cook who is with Beyond Plastics Launched in January 2019, Beyond Plastics pairs the wisdom and experience of … Continue reading →

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100Grannies Fall 2026 Lecture Series

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Marcia Ward

CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS OF DIANE ROSENBERG.    SHE WILL BE RESCHEDULED   What Are CAFOs and Why You Should Care   Sunday, September 13th. 1:30 p.m. Iowa City Public Library, Room A   Diane Rosenberg is the Executive Director … Continue reading →

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Grannies distribute food wrap alternatives at farmer’s market

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Marcia Ward

Bonnie P, Sally H, and Lois H (pictured here) were joined by Dana W, Maurine B, and Maggie H in spreading the word of ‘No Plastic’ at the Iowa City Farmers Market on July 11, 2026. They handed out Bees … Continue reading →

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100 Grannies book donation to ICCSD for 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Marcia Ward

Each year since 2015 the 100Grannies have been donating books to the Iowa City Consolidated School District. The teachers and librarians at the schools make the book selection and 100Grannies funds their choices.  The books selected for 2026 are shown … Continue reading →

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Little Village Newspaper publishes 100Grannies LTE

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Marcia Ward

Little Village is a free newspaper widely available throughout the Johnson County area. On May 12, 2026, Little Village published a letter to the editor written by Becky R., a 100Grannies Steering Committee member, titled “After 15 years, 100Grannies is … Continue reading →

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Get-together to sew reusable cloth grocery bags

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Marcia Ward

Grannies gathered on April 22, 2026 to sew a bunch of reusable cloth grocery bags to give out at HyVee tabling. The gathering was open to experienced sewers, beginner sewers, and even non-sewers who helped by cutting fabric to size … Continue reading →

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Guide to using AI for writing activism

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Marcia Ward

Using Chat GBT Open-Source AI for Writing Activism – Guide compiled by Deb G. ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot created by OpenAI. It’s designed to have natural conversations with users and assist with a wide range of tasks, like answering … Continue reading →

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Guide to anti-CAFO activism

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Marcia Ward

CAFOs are Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and they are stinky, dangerous polluters, and ubiquitous in Iowa. Below are suggested guides to anti-CAFO activism compiled by Deb G. The Problem with CAFOs  As we Grannies are excruciatingly aware, animal agriculture is … Continue reading →

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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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