1000 Friends of Iowa

Cooling Water Solutions for Power Plant Professionals
2015-04-28 12:00 - 2015-04-29 16:00 (America/Chicago)
April 28-29, 4-hour online course examining cooling tower fundamentals including basic design details and heat transfer, followed by discussion of chemistry and water treatment issues. Instructed by Brad Buecker and Raymond Post, P.E. $299. Learn more…

Randy Rodgers Publisher & Executive Editor
Sustainable City Network • www.sCityNetwork.com
801 Bluff St. • Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563-588-3853
For Leaders in Government, Education & Healthcare
Think before you print.

The Benefits of Biomass Combined Heat & Power
2015-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, April 23, 1-hour webinar featuring Sullivan County, N.H., Facilities Director John Cressy describing the county’s $3.4 million biomass CHP system. Free webinar sponsored by Hurst Boiler. Register now…

Randy Rodgers Publisher & Executive Editor
Sustainable City Network • www.sCityNetwork.com
801 Bluff St. • Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563-588-3853
For Leaders in Government, Education & Healthcare
Think before you print.

Meet the Author: Dennis Keeney
2015-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave #1, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States
The Keeney Place
Through a nostalgic reflection of his Iowa farm upbringing, Professor Keeney takes the reader through his personal and professional journey of understanding the true meaning of agricultural change. Despite earning some of the highest honors bestowed by his profession, Dr. Keeney became increasingly disillusioned with industrial agriculture. Through his leadership at Iowa State University’s Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, he regained his confidence in the future of a sustainable agricultural system that will replace today’s factory farms. Dennis R. Keeney was the first Director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. He is past president of the Soil Science Society of America, the American Society of Agronomy, and is a Fellow of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science.

11th Annual Golden Silo Awards
2015-04-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Kinze Innovation Center, 2172 M Ave (I-80, Exit 216), Williamsburg, IA, 52361, United States
Silos and Smokestacks Present:
The 11th Annual Golden Silo Awards.
This event will celebrate individuals and organizations who are preserving and telling the story of American agriculture.
Registration Deadline: March 25, 2015
For more information, visit http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/.

EPC Public Hearing: 4" Topsoil Requirement
2015-03-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Wallace Building Auditorium, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States
With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water – the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality – we need to retain four inches of healthy soil.
If you are unable to attend the public hearing, comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Coordinator by mail, fax or orally on or before April 1, 2015.
Storm Water Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-725-8417
Fax: 515-725-8202

2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop
2015-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Falls Public Library (2nd floor meeting room), 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613, United States
Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to ensure adequate space and materials. Contact Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa State Coordinator at 515.725.3051 or michael.wagler@iowa.gov with questions.

EPC Public Hearing: 4" Topsoil Requirement
2015-03-25 18:00 | Easter Ave. Branch Library, Room A, 6000 Eastern Avenue, Dubuque, IA, United States

Field Day
2015-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Steve and Dennis Berger farm, 1267 Elm Ave, Wellman, IA, 52356, United States
Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Iowa Cover Crop Working Group and Washington County Farm Bureau, will host a field day Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Steve and Dennis Berger farm, rural Wellman.

2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop
2015-03-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Appanoose Rapids Brewing Company, 332 East Main Street, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, United States

2015 Main Street Iowa Workshop
2015-03-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Cliff’s Place, 417 Main Street, Manning , IA, 51455, United States
Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register to ensure adequate space and materials. Contact Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa State Coordinator at 515.725.3051 or michael.wagler@iowa.gov with questions.

EPC Public Hearing: 4" Topsoil Requirement
2015-03-18 18:00 | City Services Center, Five Seasons Conference Room, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

2015 Raccoon River Watershed Association Conference
2015-03-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Drake University, Aliber Hall, 2507 University , Des Moines, IA, United States
The Raccoon River Watershed Association will hold their 2015 conference, “Life in the Raccoon River: Water Quality”, on March 7, 2015. There is no cost to attend. Additional details will be added as they’re finalized. The day’s agenda is as follows:
9:00 a.m. – Welcome Steve Roe, President, RRWA
9:05 – 9:50 a.m. – Water Chemistry in the Raccoon presented by Jeff Mitchell, Laboratory Supervisor, Des Moines Water Works
10:00 -10:20 a.m. – Macroinvertebrate bacterial resistance to triclosan at the Outlet Creek (IA) WWTP outfall and potential for downstream resistance migration presented by Ethan Wilson & Alex Schriber, BVU
10:25 -10:45 a.m. – BVU Watershed Research Group presented by Dr. Melinda Coogan, Associate Professor of Biology, Buena Vista University
11:00 – 11:15 a.m. – An Overview of Drake University Research in the Raccoon River presented by Dr. Keith Summerville, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, Drake University
11:15 – 11:45 a.m. – The Effects of land Use and Land Cover on Benthic Macroinvertebrates in the Raccoon River presented by Rebekah Reynolds, 2015 RRWA Research and Education Grant Recipient, Drake University
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch – lunch is on your own, consider bringing a sack lunch and continue the discussion!
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy presented by James Gillespie, Director, Iowa Division of Soil Conservation, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
2:05 – 3:00 p.m. – Panel on Farming and the Nutrient Loss Problem with Jim Caligiuri, Izaak Walton League, Agriculture Committee chair & John Gilbert, farmer, Practical Farmers of Iowa
3:05 – 3:30 p.m. – Phenology in the Raccoon River, Dr. Lee Searles

9th Annual Iowa Water Conference
2015-03-02 - 2015-03-03 | Scheman Building, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, United States
The theme for the 9th annual Iowa Water Conference is Currents and Currencies: Trends and Motivators for Better Water Management. The conference will be held March 2 and 3, 2015 at the Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa. For additional information and to register visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/iwc/.

Iowa Cover Crops Conference
2015-02-17 - 2015-02-19 | Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Iowa Cover Crops Conference highlights include:

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will share his personal use of cover crops in his own farm operation.
Nearly a dozen farmers will speak about their experiences using cover crops.
Individuals studying and using cover crops in seven Midwestern states will share their latest results from controlled and on‐farm demonstrations.
Agribusinesses will be providing attendees with their latest products and innovations related to cover crops during sessions and as exhibitors.

Save the Date for the 2015 Environmental Lobby Day
2015-02-17 | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
Save the date for the 2015 Environmental Lobby Day! Additional details will be available on the Iowa Environmental Council’s website – be sure to check www.iaenvironment.org for updates, and plan to join like-minded Iowans on February 17th at the Capitol!

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 | 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
