Author Archives: Marcia Ward

The powerful role of household actions in solving climate change

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Excerpt from Project Drawdown Insights Feature  October 27, 2021 https://drawdown.org/news/insights/the-powerful-role-of-household-actions-in-solving-climate-change by Chad Frischmann and Crystal Chissell of Project Drawdown Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. … Continue reading →

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Action Team updates landowners on CO2 pipeline developments

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Marcia Ward

A dozen Grannies on the Action Team met on Monday,  June 19, 2023 to address and stuff envelopes to landowners affected by the three companies proposing CO2 pipelines through Iowa.  The letters notified them that the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), … Continue reading →

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Milkweed seed pod activity at Arts Festival

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Iowa City Arts Festival is always a popular summer event.  As part of it, the Iowa City Public Library sponsored the ABC (Arts, Books & Children) Arts Fest on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  Throughout the day, Grannies provided a … Continue reading →

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Grannies wore red to support our allies at PHMSA meeting in Des Moines

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Marcia Ward

    Grannies traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, to participate in a non-violent protest with our allies to show support for a moratorium on dangerous CO2 pipelines threatening Iowa.  Showing support included wearing red instead of … Continue reading →

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Grannies introduce newest Granny book at Iowa City Public Library

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Grannies have just published their newest Granny book.  This latest book is titled “Granny Green and the Friendly Farm”.  All four Granny books can be purchased at Prairie Lights. The Grannies introduced the book during story time at the … Continue reading →

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Grannies participated in tabling events during Spring 2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Each year, 100Grannies members participate in tabling at various events around the community. Tabling involves mounting displays of 100Grannies causes and activities, providing educational materials, and engaging in dialogue with event participants.  Each tabling event provides a powerful educational opportunity … Continue reading →

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Top recommended IRA tax credits and rebates for energy efficiency

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series is a partnership between 100 Grannies for a Livable Future and the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center and this year features five presenters who lead efforts on local environmental action and transparency. On Monday, … Continue reading →

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2023 book donations to ICCSD from 100Grannies

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Each year since 2015, 100Grannies has been purchasing and donating books to the Iowa City School District.  There are 21 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and 4 high schools in the district. The books are chosen by the teacher librarians … Continue reading →

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Press-Citizen article on 100Grannies 10-year anniversary

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Marcia Ward

‘This is something big’: Iowa City’s ‘100Grannies’ celebrate 10 years of fighting for healthier planet Iowa City Press-Citizen article published April 26, 2022 Sometimes, they read to children. Sometimes, they get arrested. In a decade of environmental advocacy, the “100 Grannies … Continue reading →

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Iowa Public Radio – Talk of Iowa interview with Charity Nebbe

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Marcia Ward

100Grannies reflect on a decade of agitating and advocating for a cleaner environment Iowa Public Radio show “Talk of Iowa” with Charity Nebbe on April 21, 2022 While the younger generations may have to live with the effects of climate … Continue reading →

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