Monday Zoom Schedule

...Today: Liz Garst, a soil conservation champion, sustainable farming advocate, and a witness to history

Jun 24, 2024

Monday Zoom Lunch Schedule / Iowa Writers’ Collaborative Roundup / Okoboji Writers’ Retreat /

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Liz Garst was just a kid in September 1959 when her grandfather hosted Soviet leader Nikita Kruschev on a visit to their family farming operation in Carroll County, about an hour and a half drive from Des Moines.

Left to right: Julie Gammack, Laura Belin, and Liz Garst. Photo taken by Bob Leonard during the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative Retreat held at the Whiterock Conservancy.

This was a major international event, made even more dramatic because the U.S. government was not too keen on having the leader of a country considered an enemy of democracy roam around America’s heartland.

It is fascinating to hear her tell stories about this major news event from a kids' perspective. She will share some of those stories on our Monday Zoom Potluck call.

However, her main mission these days is to sound the alarm about Iowa’s dwindling topsoil and what it means for the future of agriculture and those who rely on food. Ahem, that is all of humanity, of course.

Liz Garst is one of Iowa's most interesting and influential leaders in the state, both in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

Join us to learn more, starting at noon on Monday, June 24.

Monday Zoom Lunch Schedule

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Monday, June 24: Liz Garst, noon to 1 p.m. central time
Zoom Call Link for call with Liz Garst
Monday, July 1: I’m taking the day off
Monday, July 8: Justin Roberts, a nationally known singer/songwriter who plays music for children and their families. Justin has earned multiple Grammy nominations.
Monday, July 15: Mark Jacob, Muck Rack, former Metro Editor at the Chicago Tribune, and co-author of 8 books on history and photography.
Monday, July 22:
Wini Moranville
, Iowa Writers’ Collaborative member who has a memoir coming out this month. Wini’s Food Stories