Category Archives: Education

Ann Christenson in Press-Citizen 4 Nov 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Katharine

Wiener mobile sends wrong message As a strong library supporter, it is seldom and always with reluctance that I complain about a library event. However, I have to say that I was appalled to read in the Press-Citizen that the … Continue reading →

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“Verb Streams” by Nancy Cogan Adams

Posted on October 30, 2015 by 100 Grannies

mining drilling moving removing using using up fossil fuels depleting wilderness depleting disturbing biodiversity disturbing eco-balance altering life-forms eliminating possibilities stop look listen wise up live well dare loving Earth care leave light footprints flow go slow what then? know

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Nothing for the public necessity – Bakken

Posted on October 29, 2015 by 100 Grannies

  Nothing for the public necessity The Bakken pipeline does not offer anything that promotes the public convenience and necessity.   The corporation behind the pipeline is attempting to acquire private property solely for the benefit of the corporation, not for … Continue reading →

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Sample Local Ordinances (25 Oct 2015)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by 100 Grannies

The Chambersburg Declaration Dane County WI TPP-free zone Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa: Winneshiek County Iowa Community Rights Ordinance Sugar Hill Township, NH: Sustainable Energy, Scenic Preservation, Self Government Ordinance Benton County, Oregon: Sustainable_Food_System_Ordinance Columbia County, Oregon: Sustainable_Energy_Future A call for … Continue reading →

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About Paul Cienfuegos

Posted on October 17, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Paul Cienfuegos is Program Director & Lead Trainer, Community Rights US. Paul has come to Iowa City for workshops several times in the last few years. We expect him again for a program at Iowa City Public Library August 1. … Continue reading →

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PC op ed from Peter Rolnick

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Katharine

PC op ed from Peter Rolnick of Iowa City Climate Advocates 10-15-2015 Time to make your voice heard on pipeline plan Have you been wondering what’s happening with the proposed Bakken oil pipeline? I’ll tell you, but first some background. … Continue reading →

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October 2015 Film Festival

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Katharine

Environmental Film Series & Discussions Free at the Senior Center, Mondays, October, 2015 Sponsored by 100Grannies.org 6:00-7:00 p.m. room 202 October 5- Disruption:  We know so much about climate change, why are we doing so little? This film takes a … Continue reading →

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Bag committee at New PI – Photos (1 Sep 2015)

Posted on September 1, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Store mgr Gus, Becky Ross, Patti Swick (New Pi), Donna Rupp, Maureen Arensdorf, Gay Mikelson, Pat McGee

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Education ICPL 8-15-15

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Katharine
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Ann Christenson 14 Aug 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katharine

Ann Christenson op ed August 14, 2015 Poll: Locals place value on education Was it backlash from Governor Branstad’s recent veto of the Iowa Legislature’s education bill or simply Iowans’ long, strong regard for the importance of learning? When asked … Continue reading →

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