1000 Friends of Iowa

Bakken Pipeline Resistance Community Meeting
2014-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
2014-12-04 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 | IA
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 | IA
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 | IA
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 | IA

Local Food Cycle: Cedar Rapids
2014-09-07 | IA

Local Food Cycle: Ames
2014-09-07 | IA

Free Webinar: Extending the Life of Asphalt Roads
2014-08-25 13:00 | IA
Learn how to add three to five years to the life cycle of your asphalt roads by using a USDA BioPreferred rejuvenating sealer in a free one-hour webinar. Robert Cummins, retired Ohio Department of Transportation construction manager (13 years) and pavement manager (17 years), and Michael Freisthler, owner of Asphalt Systems, Inc., and Bio Based Spray Systems, LLC, will explain how BIORESTOR Asphalt Rejuvenator works to rev up road performance, saving money, conserving energy and reducing emissions in the process. Learn more and register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/780206854

2014 Preserve Iowa Summit
2014-08-21 - 2014-08-23 | IA
The second annual Preserve Iowa Summit is the only statewide conference for professionals and volunteers involved in historic preservation and commercial district revitalization in Iowa.
The summit will feature 30 educational sessions and tours of historic preservation successes and progress.
The summit is a coordinated effort of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs’ State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with several entities. The summit will be held August 21-23 in Cedar Rapids. Information and registration will be available in June.

1000 Friends of Iowa 2014 Annual Meeting
2014-08-09 09:15 - 16:00 | IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center, 220 East Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Save the date, August 9, 2014, and join us at the IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center in Marshalltown for the 1000 Friends of Iowa’s Annual Meeting! The theme this year is “Iowa—Garden of Eatin: Economics of Community Based Food Systems”.
The cost is $40 for members ($30 for each additional attendee), $60 for the general public, and $20 for students. A local food luncheon is included in the cost of registration. Lunch will be provided by Griffieon Family Farm again this year.
Agenda items include:

Iowa Choice Harvest: tour of the plant and learn about operations
2013 Best Development Recipients: Learn about the 2013 projects
Matt Russell will discuss local food security, community based food system, economics of local foods and the future of small towns and rural areas in Iowa

View the complete agenda, and download the mail in registration form here. You may also register online here.
Save the date and join us!

Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans
2014-07-25 - 2014-07-26 | Drake University Cartwright Hall, 2621 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315, United States
Join other veterans for networking and learning about unique opportunities, programs, and jobs available to military veterans and service members who are farming, aspiring to farm, or seeking agricultural related careers.
Farm Tours: Day One of the conference will feature tours of diverse working farms and provide a chance to interact with other farmers and veterans.
Workshops: Day Two will focus on educational presentations and workshops led by agricultural experts, agency personnel, and veteran service providers.
Networking: The Conference will include plenty of time for networking with other veterans and farmers as well as feature a social reception and exhibit hall for service providers, vendors, and potential employers.
The conference is hosted by the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Iowa and Drake University. Support also is provided by the USDA and Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

EPC Meeting
2014-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | DNR Air Quality Offices, 7900 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324, United States
The IDNR is still receiving public comments on the NPDES General Permit No. 2, a rule to preserve 4″ of topsoil at construction sites. Comments received will be considered during the meeting.

Ground Operations - Film and Discussion
2014-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Unnamed Venue, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy , Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Enjoy farm fresh food and wine at the Jasper Winery. Meet local farmer veterans. Watch an award-winning documentary film GROUND OPERATIONS: BATTLEFIELDS TO FARM FIELDS. Tickets are $20.
Hosted by WFAN, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Iowa, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Edible Iowa River Valley.
