Join us December 5, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Griffieon Farm in Ankeny, IA. For a celebration of the past year and looking forward to exciting … Continue reading 1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting
December 15, 2015 is the last day to submit nominations for the 2015 best Development Awards. For more information about the awards and for a nomination form, please go here: https://1000friendsofiowa.org/now-accepting-nominations-for-the-2015-best-development-awards/
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 … Continue reading Climate Emergency Caucus
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 … 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 … Continue reading Iowa Utilities Board Hearings on Bakken Pipeline
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 … Continue reading Windsor Heights Complete Streets Initiative Hearing
Interested in creating butterfly and bird habitats? Then you don't want to miss this great deal from the Iowa State Forest Nursery--available only until March 25. You'll get 250 bare-root seedlings … Continue reading State Forest Nursery Sale
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!