Join the Davenport Public Library on March 27, 2027 for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Suffrage and WWI: The Iowa View” by author Ann Hanigan Kotz.

The program begins with the story of Iowa’s suffrage movement, examining the long struggle for women’s right to vote. Ann introduces the leaders who championed the cause, the events that rallied support, and the opposition that sought to prevent women from gaining the ballot.

She then transitions to World War I, discussing the war’s far-reaching impact on Iowa communities. Through stories of both well-known and lesser-known Iowa heroes, Ann reveals the sacrifices and contributions of Iowans during the conflict. She also examines conditions on the home front, including the fear, suspicion, and discrimination faced by many German Americans living in Iowa during the war years.

The presentation concludes with a personal connection as Ann shares how her own family was touched by the events of World War I, bringing this fascinating chapter of history close to home.