Events Calendar

Oct 16, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below. Credit, debit and EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards are accepted at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Shoppers intending to pay wi...

Oct 17, 2019

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Join Homecoming Council in our annual tree planting! We host this event to remind council and the community about the importance of sustainability in planning Homecoming week, and in our daily lives.

Oct 19, 2019

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below. Credit, debit and EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards are accepted at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Shoppers intending to pay wi...

Oct 23, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below. Credit, debit and EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards are accepted at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Shoppers intending to pay wi...

Oct 24, 2019

All Day

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Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest- standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will be held again this year at the Grand River Center located in the Port of Dubuque at 500 Bell Street. The 12th annual conference will be two days of education, inspiration and collaboration on topics of interest to anyone who cares about creating great towns and cities that stand the test of time.

Oct 24, 2019

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Steven Chu, Nobel Laureate and Obama's Secretary of Energy, will speak on "Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in King Chapel at Cornell College. Free tickets are available from Dee Ann Rexroat (DRexroat@cornellcollege.edu).  Chu will present old and new evidence of climate change, and show recent findings that the system is more sensitive than we thought 10-20 years ago. He will discuss weather changes, water, agriculture, and clean ene...

Oct 26, 2019

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below. Credit, debit and EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards are accepted at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Shoppers intending to pay wi...

Oct 30, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below. Credit, debit and EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards are accepted at the Iowa City Farmers Market. Shoppers intending to pay wi...

Nov 13, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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The Tippie College of Business will present the Oscar C. Schmidt Iowa Business Leadership Award to Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op at this event. This award recognizes the contributions of businesses and business leaders to the economy of the state of Iowa. RSVP required. 

Nov 13, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Established in 1980, the Oscar C. Schmidt Iowa Business Leadership Award recognizes individuals and companies for their economic contribution to the state of Iowa. This year, the award will be presented to Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op. RSVP required.

Nov 24, 2019

3:00 PM - 10:58 AM

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This joint effort between Iowa State and the University of Iowa will allow producers and experts to share their tips on how to successfully transition into organic production and provide methods to enhance organic operations.