1000 Friends of Iowa

14th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
2015-01-29 - 2015-01-31
The 14th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference will be held at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The theme for this year’s conference is “Practical Tools and Innovative Strategies for Creating Great Communities”. Visit http://www.newpartners.org/ for the latest details and to register for the conference.

Iowa City Riverfront Crossings Park Community Planning Event
2015-01-28 17:30 (America/Chicago) | The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Boulevard, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
You are invited to attend a community planning event to view, discuss, and provide input on concepts to improve our riverfront and transform a flood-prone wastewater treatment plant into a new riverfront park!
Planning consultants will give a presentation highlighting proposals for floodplain/stream restoration, wetland creation, hazard mitigation solutions near the Burlington Street dam, and design concepts for the new park. The presentation will be followed by an open house/public input session. View the flyer for additional details.
For more information, contact Karen Howard at (319)356-5251 or karen-howard@iowa-city.org

Practical Farmers of Iowa 2015 Annual Conference: Mapping Our Future
2015-01-23 11:00 - 2015-01-24 16:30 | Scheman Building, Iowa State University , Ames, IA, 50011, United States
The 2015 Annual Conference will foster discussion on longer crop rotations, cover crops, pollinator habitat, weather resiliency, soil preservation, perennial crops, diverse crop mixes and irrigation. We will also explore how to tackle low profit margins and volatile market prices, and how to chart a profitable future. Learn from discussions between beginning farmers navigating future farming careers, and experienced farmers helping them reach their destinations through farm succession, mentorship and education. Find your way to Practical Farmers’ 2015 Annual Conference, settle in and set your path.

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-16 09:00 | Triton Room, Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA, United States
Dakota Access, LLC, an Energy Transfer Company, has made its initial filing with the Iowa Utilities Board regarding a proposal to build a crude oil pipeline across Iowa in Docket No. HLP-2014-0001. The Iowa Utilities Board invites all concerned to attend the informational meeting.
Anyone seeking to file objections and letters of support in this docket may do so by using the Iowa Utilities Board’s Electronic Filing System, citing the docket number, and clicking on the “Submit Filing” tab for instructions. Written objections mailed to the Iowa Utilities Board, Executive Secretary, Docket No. HLP-2014-0001, 1375 E. Court Ave., Rm 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069 will also be accepted.

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-15 18:00 | Calhoun County Expo Center, Rockwell City, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-15 18:00 | Boone County Fairgrounds Community Building, Boone, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-15 13:00 | Gates Memorial Auditorium, Nevada, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-15 13:00 | Sac Community Center, Sac City, IA, United States

Bakken Pipeline Resistance Community Meeting
2014-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Ames City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave. , Ames , IA, 50010, United States
The public is invited to a community meeting to discuss the proposed Bakken Oil pipeline that would cut across 17 Iowa counties, including Boone, Story, and Polk Counties. Community organizations and leaders are hosting a public, free informational meeting to discuss the proposed crude oil pipeline’s impacts upon our local, national, and global communities.
Informational Presentations and Discussion will feature Erwin Klaas, of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Dave Swenson, Iowa State University Extension Economist.
Co-sponsors include 1000 Friends of Iowa; Citizens’ Climate Lobby (Ames); Food & Water Watch; Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement; ISU ActivUs; ISU Sustainable Agriculture Student Association; and the Women, Food & Ag Network.

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-04 15:00 | Ankeny Parks and Recreation Lakeside Center, Ankeny, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-04 09:00 | DMACC Newton Conference Center, Newton, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-03 15:00 | Gateway Church of the Nazarene, Oskaloosa, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-03 09:00 | Memorial Hall, Sigourney, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-03 09:00 | Buena Vista University Anderson Auditorium, Storm Lake, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-02 15:00 | Bridgeview Center, Ottumwa, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-02 15:00 | Cherokee Community Center, Cherokee, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-02 09:00 | Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building, Fairfield, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-02 09:00 | Sheldon Community Services, Sheldon, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-01 18:00 | Terrace View Event Center, Sioux Center, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-01 18:00 | River Valley Lodge, Farmington, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-01 13:00 | Comfort Inns & Suites, Fort Madison, IA, United States

Iowa Utilities Board Informational Meeting: Proposed Bakken Pipeline
2014-12-01 13:00 | Inwood Community Center, Inwood, IA, United States
Dakota Access, LLC, an Energy Transfer Company, has made its first filing with the Iowa Utilities Board about a proposal to build a crude oil pipeline across Iowa in Docket No. HLP-2014-0001. The Iowa Utilities Board invites all concerned to attend the informational meeting.
Anyone seeking to file objections and letters of support in this docket may do so by using the Iowa Utilities Board’s Electronic Filing System, citing the docket number, and clicking on the “Submit Filing” tab for instructions. Written objections mailed to the Iowa Utilities Board, Executive Secretary, Docket No. HLP-2014-0001, 1375 E. Court Ave., Rm 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069 will also be accepted.

US Food Sovereignty Alliance's 2014 Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony
2014-10-15 19:00 | Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
Celebrate the Co-Honorees of the 2014 Food Sovereignty Prize and bring attention to a food prize worthy of its name, “Food Sovereignty!”.

Luncheon to Recognize Winners of 2014 Food Sovereignty Prize
2014-10-15 11:30 | Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315, United States
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom will host a luncheon to recognize the winners of the 2014 Food Sovereignty Prize on October 15, 2014. A panel discussion on the purpose of the Food Sovereignty Prize will feature the winners as well as other members of the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance. Please mark your calendar and join us in this celebration of sustainable and local agriculture!

Dennis & Elizabeth Kucinich Present "Beyond GMOs"
2014-10-14 19:00 | First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315, United States
Join Dennis & Elizabeth Kucinich for a discussion on October 14th. The conversation will follow their presentation of “Beyond GMOs: Feeding the world and reversing climate change with regenerative organic agriculture”.
Sponsored by Occupy the World Food Prize campaign
http://occupytheworldfoodprize.com and Citizens for Community
Improvement http://iowacci.org/

Iowa Environmental Council 2014 Annual Conference
2014-10-09 | Drake University, Olmsted Center, Upper Level, 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines , IA, 50311, United States
The theme for the 2014 Annual Conference is “Engage in Your Future: Creating a Healthier, Sustainable Tomorrow”. Visit the Iowa Environmental Council website to learn more and register today!

7th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference: Making Sustainability a Community-Wide Priority
2014-10-07 08:00 - 2014-10-08 17:00
Plan to attend the 7th annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, to be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque on Oct. 7 and 8.
Details and registration information for the conference is available at http://www.gscdubuque.com.

Communicating Science through Stories in Film: A Dialogue about Agricultural Sustainability and Soil
2014-09-30 20:00
Deborah Koons Garcia and Kate Scow will present “Communicating Science through Stories in Film: A Dialogue about Agricultural Sustainability and Soil” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Visit the ISU website for additional details.

Local Food Cycle: Iowa City
2014-09-21
Local Food Cycle is a culinary bicycle ride celebrating healthy sustainable food systems in Central Iowa. Riders explore farms while savoring tasty local foods created by area chefs. Visit Culinary Ride to learn more and to register for the event.

Local Food Cycle: Quad Cities
2014-09-14
