Saturday Program June 3rd

Join us this Saturday to find out how county government is taking action to build more sustainable and resilient communities.

What: Saturday Program, June 3rd

Subject: How county government is taking action to build more sustainable and resilient communities.

Speaker: Tamara Marcus, Sustainability Director for Linn County

Time: 10:00 am

Place: Indian Creek Nature Center (Classroom) 5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

40th ANNUAL, CEDAR RAPIDS, STATE OF THE CITY, hosted by The League of Women Voters of Linn County on May 2nd, 2023.

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 40th Annual State of the City address to the community on May 2nd, 2023.

The Linn County League of Women Voters is proud to continue the work of providing education and information to voters with sponsorship from our partners listed below. The 40th annual Cedar Rapids State of the City will be held on May 2nd and feature speaker Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell. Mayor O’Donnell will deliver an assessment of the city during an in-person presentation at the downtown Cedar Rapids DoubleTree.

Saturday Program

April 8, 2023 | 10:00 am

In-person at the Hiawatha Public Library

Eye-Opening Update on Human Trafficking in Iowa

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Did you know -- the majority of those victimized by human trafficking victims never get out? And that human trafficking is happening all around us, even in Iowa?

Please join League of Women Voters at the Hiawatha Library to hear from Chains Interrupted, a local non-profit dedicated to the prevention of human trafficking through awareness, prevention and advocacy.

Marilyn Muhle, Chains Interrupted volunteer, will counter the myths that human trafficking is rare, and that it happens "somewhere else." She'll describe how they partner with local hotels, hospitals, and schools to help us recognize the signs.

All monthly LWV programs are open to the public. Please forward this to like-minded friends, and make plans to join us April 8.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Linn County League of Women Voters will hold its annual nonpartisan Legislative Forums Saturday, January 21, Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18.

The January 21 and March 18 forums will be held at the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. The location of the February 18 forum will be announced later. All forums are held from 10:00-11:45 am and the public is invited to attend and submit questions to the participating legislators. All area legislators have been invited to participate.

MARION MAYOR WILL DISCUSS THE CITY’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE AT THE 29th ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEON, MARCH 8

MARION, Iowa - The 2023 Marion State of the City address will be Wednesday, March 8, from 11:30-1:00 pm at the Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Rd NE.

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly will review Marion’s accomplishments of the past year and look to its future in the 29th Marion State of the City address.

League of Women Voters President Jean McMenimen says “due to the energy and enthusiasm of the Marion community this is always a sold-out event. Sponsored tables

and seating will be available first come first serve, in a limited quantity.”

Reservations for the 29th annual Marion SOC can be made online at https://www.lwvlinncounty.org/lwvlcmarionsoc. Tickets are $45.00 per person or $450

for a table of ten. If paying with a credit card there is a fee per ticket. Guests can also purchase tickets by sending payment via US mail to the League of Women Voters

Linn County, PO Box 2422, CR, IA, 52406 no later than Thursday, February 28th.

Advance payment serves as a reservation confirmation.

Organizations wanting to sponsor the event contact should contact the League of Women Voters at dawn.lwvlc@gmail.com for details. The Marion State of the City is

sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Linn County with the cooperation of the City of Marion and the support of Marion businesses.

Funds raised by the Marion State of the City event are used to help the League cover the cost of nonpartisan voter-education materials and forums. Limited free seating, on a

reservation basis, will be available to allow individuals to attend and observe the presentation only.

The League of Women Voters of Linn County is a non-profit, volunteer political organization which encourages citizen participation in government, neither supports or

oppose any candidate or political party and is open to any citizen 16 years and older.

TOPIC: Developments at Eastern Iowa Health Center

Please join us at the Marion Library to learn about new and innovative practices Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) offers to meet patient needs both inside and outside of clinic walls.

Book Club

The Linn County League of Women Voters will hold its annual nonpartisan Legislative Forums Saturday, January 21, Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18.

The January 21 and March 18 forums will be held at the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. The location of the February 18 forum will be announced later. All forums are held from 10:00-11:45 am and the public is invited to attend and submit questions to the participating legislators. All area legislators have been invited to participate.

Book Club

The Linn County League of Women Voters will hold its annual nonpartisan Legislative Forums Saturday, January 21, Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18.

The January 21 and March 18 forums will be held at the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. The location of the February 18 forum will be announced later. All forums are held from 10:00-11:45 am and the public is invited to attend and submit questions to the participating legislators. All area legislators have been invited to participate.

ELECTION DAY

VOTE TODAY

LWV LINN COUNTY HOSTS LAW ENFORCEMENT

“FIRESIDE CHAT” OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Linn County League of Women Voters is hosting a Law

Enforcement “Fireside Chat” Thursday, October 20 regarding the November ballot issue adding

specific language to the Iowa Constitution regarding the right to bear arms. Linn County Sheriff

Brian Gardner and Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks will discuss the issue and attorney

Steve Pace will moderate the event from 6- 7 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450

5 th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, 52401. The event is free and open to the public.

The Linn County League of Women Voters is sponsoring four non-partisan candidate forums for area legislative positions Saturday, October 8 at Kirkwood’s Linn Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Road in Hiawatha. The forums will be in-person and live streamed.

First-Saturday-Of-The-Month Program

Saturday, October 1, 2022

In Person with Optional Coffee/Breakfast

TOPIC: Urge Congress to Pass the Afghan Adjustment Act

LOCATION: Horizon Family Service Alliance building, 819 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids

LEAGUE BOOK CLUB INVITATION

On Friday, September 23 at 1:00 League Book Club will discuss the topic THREATS TO DEMOCRACY. Rather than choosing one book to discuss, we are inviting members to read articles, watch media presentations, read a book of their choice, and/or talk about personal experiences. There are two possible books on this general topic which are available in Metro Libraries. WHY WE'RE POLARIZED by Ezra Klein, (3 copies) and THEY WANT TO KILL AMERICANS by Malcolm Nance (3 copies). They are also available through a source like bookfinder.com for prices ranging from $8.99 through $17.25 and up. We feel this is such an important topic that we are encouraging all League members to join us for a discussion. For questions, contact eabelden@gmail.com.

We are pleased to announce an in-person membership event!

You will have a chance to talk with other League members and test your United States Citizenship knowledge!

All are welcome so feel free to bring your friends.

Citizenship Trivia Night

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Parlor City - Five Seasons Room

1125 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

*Individual food and beverage tab for attendees.

As always, thank you for being a valuable member of our Linn County chapter of League of Women Voters. Your engagement and membership help us empower voters and defend democracy.

We look forward to seeing you at Parlor City on the 22nd.

First-Saturday-Of-The-Month Program

Saturday, September 3, 2022

10:00 am Zoom

TOPIC: Planned Parenthood: Brave Action Under Fire

Our Planned Parenthood speaker will discuss recent attacks on sexual and reproductive health care in Iowa, challenges after the Supreme Court reversal of Roe, and potential action by the Iowa legislature -- specifically the constitutional amendment that will likely be on our ballots in 2024. She'll also share ways to get involved, and answer questions about how the personal safety concerns of PP staff have changed over the years.

Speaker: Abby, an Advocacy Strategist with Planned Parenthood North Central States and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa. Prior to this role, she worked with patients at the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City health centers.

All monthly LWV programs are open to the public. Please forward this to like-minded friends.

We look forward to seeing you online.

Women's Equality Day Celebration

August 26th the WEC of Linn County in collaboration with The League of Women Voters and the AAUW will be presenting a forum on …

Book Club meets every fourth Friday of the month.

Please join us.

Contact the league for participation.

Book Club (Virtual): May 2022

Members are invited to join the virtual meeting.

Each month a book will be openly discussed. Join the meeting to find out more!

May 27th, 2022 Book Club Meeting:

Time: 1:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Primary Candidate Forums

First Saturday Program

Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00 am

Gun Safety: A Vital Conversation

Expand your understanding of gun violence issues, causes, and proposed solutions.

Speaker: Jeremy Brigham became active with Gun Safety after the 1991 mass shooting at the University of Iowa, where he was a graduate student. He later served with Iowans for the Prevention of Gun Violence and is currently a Board member and Lobbyist for Iowans for Gun Safety.

Professionally, Jeremy was a minister in Unitarian Universalist churches in Arizona, Ohio and Cedar Rapids. After earning a Ph.D. at the U of Iowa he taught geography at Kirkwood.

We look forward to seeing you online.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89024186831

Meeting ID: 890 2418 6831

Dial in (audio only): 312 626 6799