1000 Friends of Iowa

January 21, 2016 Iowa State Capitol Building from 11:30 am -12:30 pm. First floor rotunda. More information coming soon.

January 21, 2016 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Land Use and Sustainability Lobby Day. More information coming soon!

Do you care about climate change and want to ensure the climate message gets out this caucus season? Plan to attend the Climate Emergency Caucus -- Friday January 29. More information here.

Monday February 1st, Iowan's have the unique honor of being the first in the nation to decide who we want as our nominees for President. This is an opportunity for Iowans to set the tone for the nation. In addition to this honor, we have the ability to propose resolutions that we want our respective … Continue reading Iowa Caucuses Monday February 1 →

The IUB will hold 3 days of deliberations  on the Bakken Pipeline's request for eminent domain. Though there will be no opportunity for public input, strong attendance by the public sends a message to the IUB that people care and are paying attention to their decisions. February 8-11. More information coming soon.

The city of Windsor Heights is proposing improvements along University Avenue based on the Complete Streets Initiative. The concept includes protected bike lanes. The hearing is February 8 at 5:30 pm.  Read more about the proposal here.

The meeting's agenda includes further discussion of the University Avenue plans, which incorporate Complete Streets ideas, including a protected bike lane. Come and show your support!

*** Updated March 8 *** Join us March 10th at the Iowa Utilities Board's final deliberations meeting for the anticipated Bakken Pipeline permitting decision. We want to have a big presence to show the IUB that people are engaged and are ready to respond to their decision. No matter what the decision is on March 10th, there are … Continue reading IUB Final Deliberations & Decision on Bakken Pipeline Permit →

The Windsor Heights Planning and Zoning Board will ask their City Council to adopt updated and revised building and design standards. The plan is designed to make the city more walkable, incorporate compact mixed-use buildings, and improve stormwater management. Please attend the city council meeting to show your support for these smart growth initiatives. Click … Continue reading Windsor Heights Draft Design & Development Standards Hearing →

The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) is hosting their annual Environmental Lobby & REAP Day at the Capitol. Lobby training will begin at 8:30 a.m. 1000 Friends of Iowa is a member of the IEC and will be an exhibitor at the event. We invite you to help support and protect Iowa's natural resources and stop by … Continue reading 2016 Environmental Lobby & REAP Day at the Capitol →