Category Archives: Education

Granny’s Gems No. 1

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Granny’s Gems offers simple solutions for everyday life to save our planet, ourselves, and for future generations. These solutions will save money, save the environment, find alternatives, and reduce the chemicals that are all around us. Each one of us … Continue reading →

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Lakota People’s Law Project

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

  Dear Miriam, I recently wrote to you about my Tribe’s emergency declaration over Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children (MMIW/C) and its relation to the Keystone XL pipeline’s (KXL) incoming man camps. Today, I want to highlight another effort … Continue reading →

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Moriatorium on CAFOs, what you can do

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Charlene Lange

This in from Diane Rosenberg of IARA Rep. Ross Paustian, chair of the Agriculture Committee, is refusing to move forward HF 2127, a bill enacting a factory farm moratorium on new and expanding livestock confinements. Paustin’s refusal to assign the … Continue reading →

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March, 2020, Lecture Series

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Katharine

Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series at Iowa City Senior Center on Linn Street Fee: none. No registration.  Membership Not Required Mondays, 3/9 – 3/30  6:30 – 7:30 PM in room 202  Event Organizers: 100Grannies 3/9: The Green New Deal Explained  … Continue reading →

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New green business in North Liberty

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Charlene Lange

North Liberty company opens dealership for used electronic cars NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — A brand new car dealership opened its doors in North Liberty today with a unique fleet of used electronic vehicles. “Iowa tends to be very progressive and … Continue reading →

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CAFO Article from AP – Nat’l Publicity

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Katharine

Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers John Flesher – ASSOCIATED PRESS  (Page 2A of PC on 10 Feb 2020) AKRON, Iowa – In recent years, Fred Zenk built two barns housing about 2,400 hogs between them – long, … Continue reading →

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1 Feb 2020 Climate Crisis Parade more

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Charlene Lange

from Miriam: Dear Parade Friends from Blue Bus #1 & White Bus #2, Thank you to each and every one of you who showed up and stood up and paraded and demanded truth and action. History tells us that “We … Continue reading →

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Feb 1 2020 Climate Parade Pictures

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Charlene Lange

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2020 Johnson County Food Policy Council Forum Land Access and Beyond

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Hi Community Food and Agriculture supporters! The Johnson County Food Policy Council invites you to our 6th annual public forum to learn about the Land Access Program at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and to give feedback for future … Continue reading →

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2 Feb 2020 Live from Prairie Lights: Ronnie Cummins

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Katharine

RONNIE CUMMINS February 2 @ Prairie Lights, 1 p.m. Ronnie Cummins will read from and talk about Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food, and a Green New Deal. This book offers a blueprint for building and supercharging a … Continue reading →

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