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Event details for political and environmental gatherings this week are after the jump.
Tuesday, July 13
There’s a volunteer opportunity at the HQ of of State Senator Bill Heckroth from 4-9 pm. E-mail mglass AT iowademocrats.org for details or to RSVP. Senate district 9 is one of the Iowa GOP’s top targets this November.
Bill Stowe (DM Public Works Director) will be the guest on the Fallon Forum radio program, talking about the connection between flooding and land-use practices. Tune-in from 7-8 pm on 98.3 WOW-FM or live-stream at www.983wowfm.com. Podcasts also available at the WOW website, and if you want to join the conversation, call-in at (515) 312-0983 or toll-free (866) 908-TALK.
Wednesday, July 14
Roxanne Conlin has town-hall meeting scheduled:
2:00 PM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN FT.DODGE
Location: Bloomers
900 Central Avenue
Ft. Dodge, Iowa5:15 PM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN WATERLOO
Location: Hawkeye Community College (Tama Hall Room:107A)
1501 East Orange Road
Waterloo, Iowa7:30 PM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN CEDAR RAPIDS
Location: Waypoint School/Shelter Auditorium
318 5th Street Southeast
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Another free seminar on the 2008 Iowa floods and floodplain management is scheduled, this time at the North Iowa Community College Muse Norris Center in Mason City from 4 pm yo 6 pm. Afterwards there will be some free copies of A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008, edited by Cornelia Mutel. From the Rebuild Iowa Office:
Topics to be covered include trends in Iowa precipitation; trends in water run-off; work of the Iowa Flood Center; floodplain management strategies; water quality; the Cedar Falls Floodplain Initiative; rural-urban watershed coalition building; and a review of state public policy issues. The presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.
“We are excited to be a part of this effort to educate Iowans about what communities can do to reduce future flood damage,” said Rebuild Iowa Office Executive Director Lt. General Ron Dardis. “Nearly 700 Iowa communities were impacted by the 2008 disasters. Events like this help ensure Iowans are better prepared for future disasters and are knowledgeable about what possible flood protection measures are available for their communities.”
Following each forum, refreshments will be served and a limited number of free copies of the book, “A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008,” will be available to attendees.
The seminars are being hosted by the University of Iowa’s Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research, Rebuild Iowa Office, UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension, Iowa League of Cities and the Iowa State Association of Counties.
There’s a Backyard Abundance event on compost management; more details here.
From I’M for Iowa:
July 14 – The film “Papers” and discussion of Dream Act (Des Moines)
Youth from Marshalltown will lead the conversation after the movie, at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove at 6:30 pm. Contact Maria Downs at mfdowns@dmacc.edu.
Thursday, July 15
Roxanne Conlin has more town-hall meetings scheduled:
7:30 AM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN DUBUQUE
Location: Café Manna Java
269 Main Street
Dubuque, Iowa10:00 AM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN CLINTON
Location: The Corner Deli
246 5th Avenue South
Clinton, Iowa12:00 PM ROXANNE CONLIN TO HOST A TOWN HALL IN DAVENPORT
Location: River Center
136 East 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
Conlin’s campaign is also having a birthday ice cream social at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
If you know Roxanne, you know how much she loves ice cream. So to celebrate her 66th birthday, we are gathering for a special ice cream social and everyone is invited!
Please join Roxanne and fellow supporters for a family fun evening at Raccoon River Park.
Suggested donation is $25 per person or $35 for the whole family and sponsorship levels are available at $66, $132, and $264.
Rsvps are requested but not required. To do so, please call Jordan at 515.697.3729 or rsvp@roxanneforiowa.com
Hope to see everyone there!
From the Iowa Environmental Council’s newsletter:
Iowa Recycling Association Annual Luncheon & Program
Join us July 15, 12 noon to 4:00 pm, at Reiman Gardens in Ames for the Iowa Recycling Association Luncheon and Program, an annual event providing education, networking, and industry updates to support effective resource management in Iowa. This year’s program is titled “Closing the Loop: Getting Back to the Basics” and features a panel of presenters on collection, processing, program implementation and management, manufacturing, marketing, and product stewardship. Please join us! All are welcome! For more information: www.iowarecycles.org, 515-265-1596.
Prairie Fundraiser for Whiterock Conservancy
July 15, Coon RapidsFrom 7-9pm, enjoy live blues music at Riverside Park in Coon Rapids, on Thursday, July 15. Live Music by Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts. Matt Woods is well versed in traditional delta, hill country and urban electric blues. So if you want to hear some down-home, hearth stomping rhythm, look no further. Free will donations will help support Whiterock Conservancy’s conservation efforts in the Middle Raccoon River Valley. For more information, visit www.whiterockconservancy.org
Friday, July 16:
From Peggy Huppert of the American Cancer Society:
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 6:00pm
Location:
Heelan High School Memorial Field
Street:
17th and Hamilton Boulevard
City/Town:
Sioux City, IARelay for Roger and Paul is a team of volunteer walkers who will participate in the Woodbury County Relay for Life in Sioux City on July 16 in honor of State Rep. Roger Wendt and State Rep. Paul Bell of Newton.
Roger was diagnosed with a reoccurrence of lung cancer earlier this year and was forced to abruptly retire from the House of Representatives, where he served as the well-versed chair of the Education Committee. Paul died of stomach cancer on June 7.
In a gesture of our esteem, State Rep. Chuck Soderberg and I are organizing a bi-partisan team of walkers to honor Roger and Paul for their service, to express our respect and admiration, and to assist in the cause of finding a cure for cancer.
Anyone who knows Roger or knew Paul is welcome to join our team, show up and participate in the walk or make a contribution in their names.
You can join the team or contribute by clicking on this link: http://main.acsevents.org/site…
Saturday, July 17
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is holding its annual convention. The theme of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement’s annual meeting this year is “Tough and Tenacious for 35 years.” It’s from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Drive in Johnston. Keynote speaker is Chris Hayes with The Nation. For registration and convention details, contact adam@iowacci.org.
Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith is holding the 8th Annual Hockensmith Family Picnic from noon to 3 pm at Doanes Park, Shelter #1, 451 S. Pleasant Hill Blvd.
$10 per person – or – $25 per family
Bring the whole family! Food, fun and a playground for children.
Directions from E. University / Hwy 163: Go south on Hickory Blvd., West on Maple Dr., then South on S. Pleasant Hill Blvd.
From the Story County Democrats:
Fundraiser for:
Sen. Rich Olive, Dist 5 & House Candidate Selden Spencer
When:
Sat, 07/17/2010 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Don Rimathe Farm
Hwy. R 38
Slater
Guest Speaker:
Sen. Jack Kibbie
Join Sen. Rich Olive, Dist 5 & Selden Spencer, Candidate for House District 10 for a Fun-draiser with
Senator and Farmer Jack Kibbie
Display of old Farmall Tractors
Sera, the Counting Dog
An Iowa farm supper will be served.
Saturday, July 17 from 6-8 pm
Don Rimathe Farm, 1.5 mi. north and 1/8 mi. west of Slater on Highway R 38, Slater
DIRECTIONS
The Rimathe farm is at the corner of 310th and R38, 1.5 miles north and 1/8 mile west of Slater. You will see the display of red Farmall tractors as you approach.
From North: Travel south on Highway 69 to E 57 West. Continue through Kelley, turn south on R 38 and proceed to 310th.
From East: Travel south on I 35 to Huxley-Cambridge-Slater exit (Highway 210, exit 102). After exiting, drive west on 210 through intersection of H 69 and 210 (south of Huxley) and continue to Slater. At the first stop sign, turn north on R 38 and proceed to 310th.
From South or West: At junction of R 38 and 210 in Slater, continue north to 310th.
REMINDER: R 38 is closed from Dartmoor Road in Ames south to Kelley.
From the Iowa Environmental Council newsletter:
Museum & Aquarium to Host Ding Darling Day
The Dubuque County Historical Society’s seventh annual Ding Darling Day is Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The event takes place in the outdoor Pfohl Boatyard Plaza at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The event is free and open to the public; however, regular admission prices apply if visitors want to tour the Museum & Aquarium. This year’s Ding Darling Day will include sun printing, conservation agency presentations, wildlife and fish stations and animal programs. Touch tanks allow visitors to get an up-close and personal experience with turtles, frogs and mussels. Food and beverages will also be available to purchase in the boatyard during the event.
Monolithic Dome Construction Lunch and Learn
July 17, Norwalk area
The Center on Sustainable Communities is holding a Monolithic Dome Construction Lunch and Learn on Saturday, July 17th, 10 to 11:30 a.m. near Norwalk. See http://icosc.com/programs_work… to learn more about this course and others.
Dedication of the Bank Swallow Bend Wildlife Area
July 17, 11 a.m., Warren County
The Warren County Conservation Board will hold a dedication for their newest and largest public area, the 542-acre Bank Swallow Bend Wildlife Area. The dedication ceremony starts at 11a.m. A short program will be followed by a barbeque lunch and guided wagon tours through the area. The event location will be two miles east of Indianola on Highway 92, one mile south on County Road S23, and one-half mile farther south on 168th Avenue. Bank Swallow Bend, a 542-acre wetland and upland complex, provides habitat for diverse wildlife. It will also offer a variety of public uses, including hunting, fishing, nature study, wildlife viewing and hiking. Working with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the WCCB procured the property in April, 2010. Public funding for this project came from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Habitat Stamp program, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Warren County’s REAP funds. Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited provided additional private funds for this project. For more information, visit http://www.warrenccb.org/.
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Sunday, July 18
Backyard Abundance is holding an event and yard tour on creating landscapes for children. Click here for more details.
Monday, July 19
The final seminar in the “Anatomy of Iowa Floods” series takes place in Ames from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Ames City Council Chambers.