Author Archives: Marcia Ward

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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The 100Grannies co-hosted a Johnson County Supervisor candidate forum on environmental issues

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Marcia Ward

The 100Grannies co-hosted a Johnson County Supervisor candidate forum on environmental issues which was held May 20, 2024 at the Iowa City Public Library.  For those who were not able to attend, follow this link to see a YouTube recording … Continue reading →

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Grannies march in Pride Parade

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Marcia Ward

The Grannies joined the festivities of the annual Iowa City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024 while reminding parade-goers that climate justice is also a crucial issue affecting all and in need of advocacy because, as the placard says, … Continue reading →

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100Grannies celebrate 12th anniversary of founding

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Marcia Ward

The 100Grannies.org  celebrated the 12th anniversary of the founding of their organization on April 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Society facility.  The Grannies began their environmental work in April of 2012.  Their work over the past years has included educating, … Continue reading →

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Grannies donate books to schools – 2024 list

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Marcia Ward

Each year, 100 Grannies donate books to the Iowa City Community School District.  This activity was Barbara Schlachter’s idea and we have been doing this since 2015.  Our first book donation in 2015 was Buried Sunlight, by Penny Chisholm.  We … Continue reading →

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March 2024 Lecture Series announced

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Marcia Ward

The 2024 Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series is a partnership between the Senior Center and 100Grannies for a Livable Future.  For 10 years, this team of women has been working to inform and activate communities by drawing attention to risks … Continue reading →

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100Grannies celebrate with stone soup

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Marcia Ward

On December 5, 2023, the 100Grannies enjoyed their annual winter stone soup celebration.  This annual event takes the place of monthly meetings over the winter holiday season and is always a popular get-together. This year’s event included a “roast” for … Continue reading →

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Grannies travel to Des Moines to agitate against the CO2 pipelines

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Grannies traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday November 14, 2023 to join the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) for a rally and protest. Over 500 signatures have been collected on a letter opposing the CO2 pipelines which were delivered … Continue reading →

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