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Holdrege: July 9 & 10

Campsite: South Park (Scroll down for route through town) July 9th Potluck When: 5pm Where: At South Park where the marchers are camping. ______________________________________________________________ July 10th   Events 10-12 pm:         Meet the marchers at 4th Ave Coffee 12 pm:                Marchers speak at Rotary Club 4:30 pm:           Meet the marchers at Holdrege Farmer’s Market 7 pm:                  Climate Conversation at auditorium Route through town:

Des Moines: August 11

Walk with us in Des Moines  6 am meet at 3935 Ford St, Norwalk, Iowa 50211 There will be a break truck every 5 miles with water, snacks, and commodes, but be prepared to carry water and food between the breaks. *The march is long, possibly hot, and will involve some traffic, but we would love to have you march with us for the day! ~ Des Moines Rally ~ The public is invited to gather at the intersection of 13th St and Locust St Continue reading →

Homestead: August 18

Starting Location Ingraham Park, Ladora, IA Ending Location Henry’s Village Market (4125 V St Homestead, IA 52236) Total Miles 16.7 miles Walking Map/Instructions Walking directions available here. Driving Map/Instructions Driving directions available here. Overnight Information Henry’s Village Market is a local grocery store and market in Homestead. The store has German roots and is know for their bratwursts, beer, cheese, dried fruits, nuts and jams among other food items. There are several acres of land available, and upon arrival, the store manager Andy will tell the Continue reading →

Iowa Contacts

State Coordinator: Sarah Spain Email: <a href=”mailto:sarah@climatemarch.org”>sarah@climatemarch.org</a> Phone Number: (530) 289-6683 Iowa City Organizer: Emily Monroe Email: <a href=”mailto:emily.monroe13@gmail.com”>emily.monroe13@gmail.com</a> Phone Number: 847-770-7909 Davenport Organizer: Bill Sherwood Email: <a href=”mailto:amcclus406@msn.com”>amcclus406@msn.com</a> Phone Number: 563-271-0234

Iowa Schedule

Please click each day below for additional information.  There are a small number of days that currently have limited information. See link for a map below.   Date 7/30/31 7/31/14 8/1/14 8/2/14 8/3/14 8/4/14 8/5/14 8/6/14 8/7/14 8/8/14 8/9/14 8/10/14 8/11/14    Rally! 8/12/14   Thoreson event! 8/13/14 08/14/14 8/14/14   Bold Iowa Event! 8/15/14 8/16/14 8/17/14 8/18/14 8/19/14 8/20/14  Rally! 8/21/14  Event! 8/22/14 8/23/14 8/24/14  Rally! 8/25/14 8/26/14 Border Crossing Starting City Omaha, NE Council Bluffs Treynor Oakland Lewis Atlantic Atlantic Cumberland Bridgewater Greenfield Adair County Winterset Norwalk Continue reading →

Lincoln: July 24 & 25

Campsite: N/A. Marcher in the home (Route available below) July 24th Welcoming Ceremony What: On Thursday, July 24 at 5pm a welcome ceremony is planned on the North side of the State Capitol. We will gather to welcome the marchers and walk around the capitol in support of action on climate change and to deliver to Governor Heinemann thousands of petitions the marchers have gathered in support of more oil rail and pipeline transparency. Speeches and a corn on the cob grill will follow. When: Thursday, July 24 Continue reading →

Max: July 1

Campsite: Max Park 5pm: Marchers arrive 6pm: Bring a side dish and join in good food and conversation Quick facts Max is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. Its elevation is 2,900 feet. Its population as of 2010 is 57. Route through town