Jeff Stein: From the Battlefront to the Homefront

Traer Public Library 531 2nd St, Traer, IA, United States

From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Iowa Broadcasters Go To WarThe bravery of American military members has been well-documented, often due to the unique reporting done by Iowa-based broadcasters on […]

Hava Tirosh-Saamuelson: The Preciousness of Being Human”

Drake University 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/12-14-tirosh-samuelson-the-preciousness-of-being-human-a-judaic-perspective-on-embodiment-death-and-immortality/

Tom Milligan: Cartoons & Conservation

Jester Park Nature Center 12130 NW 128th St, Madrid, IA, United States

Cartoons & Conservation: A Visit with Ding DarlingIn this 45-minute presentation, Jay N. “Ding” Darling visits with the audience, as an old friend, in his 11th office at The Des Moines […]

David Connon: Iowans Who Fought Against the Union

Adel Public Library 303 S 10th St, Adel, IA, United States

Iowans who fought against the UnionMost Iowans think that the state was solidly pro-Union during the Civil War. After all, some 76,500 residents fought for the North. In reality, Iowa […]

Chad Timm: Working with the Enemy

Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

Working with the Enemy: German, Italian and Japanese Prisoners of War in Iowa during the Second World WarAs part of a relatively quiet and under-publicized government program, thousands of enemy […]

Darcy Maulsby: Iowa’s Lost History from the Titanic

Coggon Public Library 202 E Main St, Coggon, IA, United States

What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a missionary, a wealthy businessman, a wedding guest, a betrayed wife, a farmer and an immigrant recruiter have in common? All had […]

Donald Shurr: Lewis and Clark in Iowa

Indianola Activity Center 2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

Lewis and Clark in Iowa“Lewis and Clark in Iowa” begins with the story before the expedition: the sale of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States. Tracing the 1803 course […]

OJ Fargo: Just Before the Battle Mother

Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA, United States

Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War SoldierMr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and focuses the first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil […]

Darcy Maulsby: Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa

Mason City Public Library 225 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA, United States

Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa Nothing says freedom like the great American road trip, especially when you cruise the historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa. Better known today […]

Therman Statom Exhibition: Novella

Sioux City Art Center 225 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA, United States

https://siouxcityartcenter.org/exhibitions/The Sioux City Art Center is thrilled to present a soloexhibition of work by Omaha-based artist Therman Statom. This will be his firstexhibition at the Art Center and will feature […]

Donald Shurr: Lewis and Clark in Iowa

Slater Public Library 105 N Tama St, Slater, IA, United States

Lewis and Clark in Iowa“Lewis and Clark in Iowa” begins with the story before the expedition: the sale of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States. Tracing the 1803 course […]