Monthly Archives: July 2014

[By Tim Danahey] This week I drove to rural western Nebraska to meet and walk with the cross-country marchers from ClimateMarch.org. They’re the group that is marching 3,000 miles across America to raise public consciousness about the urgency to act now to mitigate the man-made causes of climate change. They left Los Angeles on March 1st, crossed the Mojave Desert, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and, now, they’re half-way to their goal to be in Washington, DC on November 1st. Their route will take them through Continue reading →

Starting Location                Total Miles               Ending Location                  Des Moines, IA (Stay day)     0 miles (Stay day)      Des Moines, IA (stay day) Overnight Information There is a marcher in the home program for the 11th and the 12th of August. Marchers will meet their hosts after the evening rally. Margaret Vernon is in charge of this program. Please contact her if you can Continue reading →

Starting Location 602 N Main St, Bridgewater, IA Ending Location First Presb. Church102 SW Kent St Greenfield, IA 50849 (Church yard) Total Miles 12.3 miles Walking Map/Instructions See map and walking instructions here. Driving Map/Instructions See map and driving instructions here. Overnight Information Camping is available on west side of church on grass. Kitchen and restrooms are avail. Key Contact: Pastor David Kincaide ~ Event Information ~ Breakfast is being prepared by Sindra Jensen. During the afternoon, there will be a farmer’s market in town Continue reading →

Starting Location 102 SW Kent St Greenfield, IA 50849 (Church yard) Ending Location Middle River County Forest 3234 200th Street, Dexter, Iowa 50070 Total Miles 13.1 miles Walking Map/Instructions See map and walking instructions here. Driving Map/Instructions See map and driving instructions here. Overnight Information We are staying in Middle River County Forest. There are fire rings there. No charge for camping. Very primitive. Small. First come first serve. Lots of mosquito repellent is needed (safety concern). Easy access for the vehicles. We can camp Continue reading →

We have four cities through Iowa where the marchers may receive mail through the postal service. If you would like to send a marcher mail this way, mail your item(s) to the addresses listed below using the format provided for each date. Atlantic: Marcher Name c/o Denise Obrien 59624 Chicago Rd Atlantic, IA 50022 Mail by August 1st Des Moines: Marcher Name c/o Shari Hrding 1620 Pleasant St. Suite 249 Des Moines, IA 50314 Mail by August 8th Iowa City: Forthcoming. Marcher Name c/o Wren Continue reading →