The Bettendorf Public Library will host author and historian Darcy Maulsby on March 27, 2027, for the Speakers Bureau program “Iowa’s Lost History from the Titanic”.

Maulsby uncovers the remarkable and often overlooked Iowa connections to the Titanic disaster of 1912. From orphan train riders to immigrants, farmers, and businesspeople, audiences will hear the haunting and poignant stories of Iowans aboard the doomed ship. This engaging presentation blends historical research with storytelling, revealing the enduring human drama behind one of history’s most famous maritime tragedies.