Dear Friends, After a stormy night, marchers carpooled to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for a press conference to announce the First Nation – Farmer Climate Unity March. Though the IUB was closed, we know board members are paying attention. It’s important for them to hear that they made the wrong decision when granting the authority to use eminent domain to build the Dakota Access Pipeline. Most Iowans agree. Iowa law agrees. Soon, we’ll see whether the Iowa Supreme Court agrees. Blessings by Ako Abdul-Samad
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Dear Friends, Over the past three days, we’ve marched from Des Moines to Ames — slogging through thirty-two miles of the wettest, stormiest September the Iowans on the March have ever witnessed. It’s been an intense experience. Yet our unity of purpose in this historic fight keeps us going. Beyond the weather, another challenge is that we still need to raise thousands of dollars to finance this March! Thank you to all who’ve donated. If you haven’t, please take a few minutes to help. Click here
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Day Eight: Nelson Farm to City Square Park in Fort Dodge: 12.4 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 8 Nelson Farm to Fort Dodge: Day 8
Day Seven: Dayton Park to Nelson Farm Otho: 11.7 miles Click here to see route on Google maps. Sept 7 Dayton to Otho (Nelson Farm): Day 7
Day Six: Pilot Mound to Dayton: 9 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 6 Pilot Mound to Dayton: Day 6
Day Five: Boone Country Fairgrounds to Pilot Mound: 14 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 5 Boone to Pilot Mound: Day 5
Day Four: 2400 Oakwood (Ames) to Boone Country Fairgrounds: 15.1 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 4 Ames to Boone Fairgrounds: Day 4
Day Three: From Huxley Memorial Park to SE Ames area: 9.2 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 3 Huxley to 2400 Oakwood (Ames): Day 3
Day Two: From Griffieon Farm (Ankeny) to Huxley Memorial Park: 9 miles Click here to see route in Google maps. Sept 2 Walking Route: Day 2
Day One: From Birdland Marina to Griffieon Farm in Ankeny: 13.3 miles Click here to see the route on Google maps. Sept 1 Walking Route: Day 1
