Category Archives: Activism

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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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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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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Grannies advocate for electrifying everything in UI homecoming parade

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Grannies participated again this year in the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade on October 6, 2023. Their message was to electrify everything to reduce fossil fuel use and climate change.

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100Grannies Team in top 10% in Project Drawdown EcoChallenge

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Project Drawdown partnered with EcoChallenge for a month-long event and friendly competition during October. Team members earned points by taking a range of climate actions. Drawdown EcoChallenge is a fun and social way to connect the dots between climate solutions … Continue reading →

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July tabling events included JC Fair and RAGBRAI

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Grannies were busy with more tabling opportunities in July 2023.  The Johnson County Fair gave us extra space to showcase multiple trifolds including on reducing single-use plastics, the advantages of recycled paper based toilet papers, and how personal dietary choices … Continue reading →

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Grannies participate in community summer parades

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Along with numerous tabling events, Grannies have also been active joining community parades this summer to educate about climate change and the CO2 pipeline.  These included the July 22 Beef Days parade in Solon and the 4th of July parade … Continue reading →

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