Category Archives: Local Events

Valentine’s Day Weekend Events

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Environmental Council Valentine’s Day provides a great moment to say thank you to everyone who loves and protects Iowa’s natural environment. The Iowa Environmental Council is a community of people like you all across the state (and beyond) who … Continue reading →

Beaverdale Citizens Still Fighting To Save Rice Field From Development

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

This is an epic battle of local citizens fighting with everything they’ve got to beat back development and save a tiny green paradise that has been there for generations. Blog for Iowa posted about it in October, 2012. It’s a … Continue reading →

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How To Lobby For Animals – Upcoming Local Events

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The Humane Society of the United States invites members and supporters to join your Iowa state director and the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies to discuss current issues and get practical tips on how you can effectively advocate for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Senator Rob Hogg’s Climate Change Tour Hits Pella and Cedar Rapids

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Senator Rob Hogg is on a climate change tour throughout Iowa. He has been touring the state talking about the impacts and issues that climate change brings to Iowa and what climate change means for America in the 21st century. … Continue reading →

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“Inequality For All” Examines Widening Income Disparity In U.S.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“Inequality for All” MacBride Hall Auditorium Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM The University of Iowa Public Policy Center will present a free screening of “Inequality for All”, a 2013 documentary that examines the widening income inequality … Continue reading →

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Gathering Heart Celebration Of Peace

Posted on November 11, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

Dear Folks, Happy 11:11 In this Day of TRUE PEACE Observance May Peace Lay Gentle upon Your Heart and Mind, May we hold in our Heart those victims of War, May we Hold in our Heart Veterans of All wars, … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Observance Today

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Reminder from Peace Iowa Armistice Day event in Iowa City Gather at 10:20 AM Program Begins @ 10:30 Bells Will Ring at the 11th hour Of the 11th Day of the 11th Month ( Monday,November 11)In Front of Old Capitol … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Event To Remember Veterans and Civilians

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

Armistice Day is a day to promote peace and to remember the victims of war, both veterans and civilians. Veterans For Peace Chapter #161 is sponsoring an Armistice Day Observance to be held on Monday, November 11th at the Clinton … Continue reading →

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World Premiere Of “Kind,True And Necessary” Tonight In Cedar Rapids

Posted on October 18, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

Dear Folks, Happy October, Brisk Autumn Colors, Hope they are Brightening and filling every fibre of your Being, A Time to celebrate a time to Gather, Our film will put a smile upon your Face and the face of your … Continue reading →

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GMO Crops Breed A New Form Of Slavery

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Jim Hightower and his speech, From Factory Farms to GMOs, The Upchuck Rebellion Is Taking Root, has top billing at the Occupy the World Food Prize event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Greed, food, Local Events | Tagged corporatism, GMOs, Monsanto, Occupy the World Food Prize, Syngenta Biotech, World Food Prize | 1 Comment