Category Archives: Steering Committee

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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Letters to Iowa City City Council

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Katharine

Our steering committee letter The Christenson’s letter: Dear City Councilors: We have learned that you as a member of the Iowa City Council may be considering expanding opportunities for solar energy for your constituents. We lived in Iowa City for … Continue reading →

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Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lectures 2022

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Katharine

The 2022 Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series is a partnership between 100 Grannies for a Livable Future and The Center. We invite you to meet the many dedicated people who work every day to address environmental activities within our community … Continue reading →

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December 7th soup supper

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Katharine

1 Dec email from the steering committee: Just a reminder that the Grannies soup supper will be on Tuesday, December 7th to please RSVP by Saturday, December 4th  , (if you have not already done so) to let us know if you … Continue reading →

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100 Grannies – What We Do

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Charlene Lange

You can view our latest presentation in PDF format [View PDF] or you can see the slides below as images. Click any slide for a larger gallery slideshow view.

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Hope by Quinn Norton

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Excerpt From: “A Sermon on Hope” by Quinn Norton, American journalist and essayist.   People often mistake hope for a feeling, but it’s not. It’s a mental discipline, an attentional practice that you can learn. Hope isn’t just looking at … Continue reading →

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Program on Electric Cars

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Katharine

Beadology will be sponsoring a program on electric cars on Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020, at 5:30 at their shop. The presentation is by a dealer in used electric cars. Electric Vehicles in Iowa City Location: Beadology Iowa 220 East Washington … Continue reading →

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Ann Christenson in Daily Iowan 29 Feb 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Katharine

Guest opinion: Proposal for Ped Mall art As Iowa City’s leaders and many citizens are working hard to make our community a leader in sustainability, members of 100Grannies for a Livable Future are baffled that in the selection of an … Continue reading →

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2015 in Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Thanks to Mary Beth for putting this together. Summary followed by details. 100Grannies for a Livable Fossil Fuel Free Future 2015 Educate, Advocate, Agitate SOLO ACTIVITIES – ONGOING   ·         Snit-ins ·         Democracy School (8 weeks) ·         Lecture Series ·         … Continue reading →

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