1000 Friends of Iowa

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!

*** 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading 2016 Environmental Lobby & REAP Day at the Capitol →

Iowa author Connie Mutel will discuss Iowa's natural heritage and Iowa geoarcheologist Joe Artz will be present to discuss natural artifacts. Attendees are encouraged to bring fossils, arrowheads, rocks, and … Continue reading Reading Our Land: Heritage and Legacy →

Scott County MidAmerican Energy Company customers are eligible to purchase trees for $30 each (with the remaining cost funded through a grant from MidAmerican Energy). Purchase is initially limited to … Continue reading Plant Some Shade Program: Scott County →