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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Political Polarization: It’s Ugly\, and There’s No End in Sight
DESCRIPTION:American politics has entered a period of heightened polarization and civic tension\, shaped by long-term structural\, cultural\, and institutional forces that continue to evolve today. This presentation examines the major factors contributing to current political conflict in the United States\, tracing their development over time and exploring the challenges they present for democratic engagement and public life.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-political-polarization-its-ugly-and-theres-no-end-in-sight-2/
LOCATION:Newton Public Library\, 100 N 3rd Ave W\, Newton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T180000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Suffrage and WWI: The Iowa View
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa historical fiction author Ann Hanigan Kotz at the Dubuque County Library on October 19 as she explores two transformative periods in Iowa history: the women’s suffrage movement and World War I. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nShe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-suffrage-and-wwi-the-iowa-view-3/
LOCATION:Dubuque County Library – Asbury Branch\, 5290 Asbury Rd\, Dubuque\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T143000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the West Bend Public Library on October 19 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-3/
LOCATION:West Bend Public Library\, 316 S Broadway Ave\, West Bend\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260910T122310Z
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SUMMARY:A Special Presentation of Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sioux City Art Center for a special Speakers Bureau presentation of “Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel\,” to accompany the Art Center’s Pasture to Present exhibit featuring Grant Wood’s Corn Room.  \n\n\n\nIn this interactive one-man show\, speaker Tom Milligan\, as Grant Wood\, chats with the audience as if talking to an old friend across the backyard fence\, or maybe at his home at Five Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids. He tells us about his life and how he changed the art world forever with his work. It is the man behind American Gothic that we hear and see\, and the story of how he took the moments\, the memories and the people of our state to show the whole world the specialness of this Iowa. After the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions about Grant Wood and his life.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/a-special-presentation-of-grant-wood-prairie-rebel/
LOCATION:Sioux City Art Center\, 225 Nebraska St\, Sioux City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, on October 16 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-butter-together-2/
LOCATION:Bricker-Price Block\, 105 S Chestnut Ave\, Earlham\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Iowans Who Fought Against the Union
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cedar Valley Civil War Roundtable on October 15 for “Iowans Who Fought Against the Union\,” a Speakers Bureau presentation by historian Dave Connon.  \n\n\n\nMost 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 Democrats formed a spectrum of dissent. Most Democrats opposed abolishing slavery (and yet favored the Union war effort); a minority sympathized with the South. It might be surprising that at least 150 Iowa residents served the Confederacy. This talk will focus on four or five of them. David Connon will explore their motivations and describe their pre-war\, war-time\, and post-war experiences. After each soldier’s story\, he will invite audience members to share their observations.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-iowans-who-fought-against-the-union/
LOCATION:Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa\, 3117 Greenhill Cr\, Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: AI and the Human Future
DESCRIPTION:Join the Huxley Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation AI and the Human Future by Scott Samuelson. \n\n\n\nThis presentation focuses on the big moral and political issues surrounding artificial intelligence. What exactly is AI? Can it make our lives and our communities better\, or is it going to take all our jobs and kill us off? Can AI respect privacy\, or is privacy a thing of the past? Who is responsible when AI screws up? Can AI be moral? What does the future of humanity hold as we move through this technological revolution? Neither pro-AI nor anti-AI\, this presentation is intended to get people thinking more deeply about the central issues raised by the new technology and how they might relate to it in their own lives.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-ai-and-the-human-future/
LOCATION:Huxley Public Library\, 515 North Main Avenue\, Huxley\, Iowa\, 50124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184806Z
CREATED:20260825T184801Z
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SUMMARY:In Pursuit Lecture Series - John F. Kennedy: Rethinking the Camelot Myth
DESCRIPTION:Join The Study\, North Dakota’s humanities council\, for the latest in a virtual lecture series as part of the In Pursuit initiative.  \n\n\n\nJohn F. Kennedy: Rethinking the Camelot Myth\n\n\n\nFeaturing: Alexis CoeModerator: Colleen ShoganTuesday\, Oct. 13 | 7–8 p.m. CT \n\n\n\nHistorian Alexis Coe offers a fresh look at John F. Kennedy\, exploring the myths\, leadership\, and public image that continue to shape his legacy. \n\n\n\nRegistration:https://www.thestudynd.org/event-details/john-f-kennedy-rethinking-the-camelot-myth
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/in-pursuit-lecture-series-john-f-kennedy-rethinking-the-camelot-myth/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T170000
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CREATED:20260917T193752Z
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SUMMARY:Holding Space: Stories of Interdisciplinary Collaboration at the University of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Iowa’s Counterpoint series for an evening celebrating interdisciplinary collaboration with choreographer and assistant professor of dance Stephanie Miracle\, recipient of the 2026 Obermann Interdisciplinary Achievement Award. \n\n\n\nMiracle will bring together dance\, engineering\, and the humanities in a new choreographed work featuring dancers performing alongside robots built by the University of Iowa College of Engineering\, with narration by Eric Gidal. A conversation with Miracle\, Gidal\, and engineering collaborator Deema Totah will follow. Free and open to all.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/holding-space-stories-of-interdisciplinary-collaboration-at-the-university-of-iowa/
LOCATION:University of Iowa\, Voxman Recital Hall\, 93 E Burlington St\, Iowa City\, Iowa\, 52240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
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CREATED:20260915T140348Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Iowa's Rogues & Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lakin Library & Envisioning Center for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Iowa’s Rogues and Heroes” by author Ann Hanigan Kotz.  \n\n\n\nAre you familiar with the Sir Francis Drake inheritance scam and the Iowa man who helped perpetuate it? Or the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? Did you know that the leader of the Monuments Men was an Iowan? \n\n\n\nIowa’s history is filled with remarkable\, eccentric\, heroic\, and sometimes infamous individuals whose stories have largely been forgotten. Join Iowa historical fiction author Ann Hanigan Kotz as she uncovers these fascinating tales and brings Iowa’s past to life through engaging storytelling and historical research.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-iowas-rogues-heroes/
LOCATION:Lakin Library & Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St.\, Tabor\, Iowa\, 51653\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T143012Z
CREATED:20261001T143002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T143012Z
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SUMMARY:Open Book
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to find where you belong—and to stay true to yourself along the way? Join us at the Grand Junction Public Library for an Open Book program featuring Darcy Maulsby and Seso Marentes\, who will each share a personal chapter of their lives and invite you to reflect on the experiences that have shaped your own identity and path. \n\n\n\nFifth-generation farmer and Iowa storyteller Darcy Maulsby will share lessons from growing up during the Farm Crisis\, leaving rural Iowa and eventually finding her way back home. Through stories from life on the farm\, she explores stepping beyond your comfort zone\, putting down roots and using your talents to help others flourish. \n\n\n\nAward-winning artist and community builder Seso Marentes will share his journey of overcoming challenges\, finding his voice and staying true to his values as an artist. His story explores the courage it can take to choose your own path\, especially when doing so means stepping away from expectations and embracing a different vision for your life.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/open-book-3/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Public Library\, 106 Main St E\, Grand Junction\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T150000
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CREATED:20251112T211536Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Cartoons and Conservation: A Visit with Ding Darling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sanford Museum Association on October 11\, 2026\, for this presentation by Tom Milligan\, offering a peek into J.N. “Ding” Darling’s life. \n\n\n\nIn this 45-minute presentation\, Jay N. “Ding” Darling visits with the audience\, as an old friend\, in his 11th office at The Des Moines Register. Beginning with his early years in Sioux City where as a young boy where he became aware of the natural world around him while developing skills as an editorial cartoonist\, he recalls his remarkable life journey. His story continues to include two Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoons for the Register and a remarkable career as a nationally known conservationist. From the introduction of The Duck Stamp to the creation of the National Wildlife Federation\, Darling’s influence was felt not only through his cartoons but his actions as well. Considered by many to be one of the most important members of the modern conservation movement in the first half of the 20th century\, the impact of his work is still felt today.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-cartoons-and-conservation-a-visit-with-ding-darling/
LOCATION:Sanford Museum & Planetarium\, 117 E Willow St\, Cherokee\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T195154Z
CREATED:20260925T204626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T195154Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Wilson Brewer Park in Webster City for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of Webster City’s Wilson Brewer Park Fall Fest.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-7/
LOCATION:Wilson Brewer Park\, 220 Ohio St\, Webster City\, Iowa\, 50595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T193222Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at  Copper Shores Village on October 6 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-4/
LOCATION:Copper Shores Village\, 1500 Edgewater Dr\, Pleasant Hill\, Iowa\, 50327\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T142814Z
CREATED:20260903T142807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T142814Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Sculpting an Artist's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join the Slater Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Butter Sculpting an Artist’s Journey” with Iowa State Fair butter cow sculptor Sarah Pratt.  \n\n\n\nSarah Pratt takes audiences through her butter sculpting journey\, from apprenticing with Norma “Duffy” Lyon as a teenager to becoming the official butter cow sculptor and bringing on her own daughters as apprentices. She shares some of the history behind the art of butter sculpting\, and talks audiences through techniques used in this unique art form. Don’t miss out on this piece of Iowa State Fair butter sculpting history!
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-sculpting-an-artists-journey/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172703Z
CREATED:20260903T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172703Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Indianola Public Library on September 25 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together/
LOCATION:Indianola Public Library\, 207 N B St\, Indianola\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184544Z
CREATED:20260825T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T184544Z
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SUMMARY:In Pursuit Lecture Series - William Henry Harrison: The Power of Presidential Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join The Study\, North Dakota’s humanities council\, for the latest in a virtual lecture series as part of the In Pursuit initiative.  \n\n\n\nWilliam Henry Harrison: The Power of Presidential Storytelling\n\n\n\nFeaturing: Sharon McMahonModerator: Colleen ShoganTuesday\, Sept. 22 | 7–8 p.m. CT \n\n\n\nBeloved civic educator Sharon McMahon examines how William Henry Harrison’s campaign transformed presidential storytelling and how political narratives continue to shape public memory. \n\n\n\nRegistration:https://www.thestudynd.org/event-details/william-henry-harrison-the-power-of-presidential-storytelling
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/in-pursuit-lecture-series-william-henry-harrison-the-power-of-presidential-storytelling/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T132722Z
CREATED:20260928T132716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T132722Z
UID:12691-1790100000-1790103600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Open Book
DESCRIPTION:How can war shape lives in profoundly different ways? Join us at the Van Meter Public Library for an Open Book program featuring Vinh Nguyen and Dr. Vincent Lewis\, who will share personal stories shaped by the Vietnam War and invite you to reflect on how our experiences shape who we become. \n\n\n\nNguyen was born in Saigon and left Vietnam in 1981 as one of the Vietnamese “Boat People\,” spending time in refugee camps before resettling in Des Moines at age 22. He will share the challenges of leaving home\, adapting to a new country without knowing the language\, and building a new life in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDr. Lewis\, a Des Moines native and longtime educator and administrator\, was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He will reflect on how his experiences in war and combat transformed his goals and plans for the future\, and how we respond to the events that shape our lives. \n\n\n\nCome listen to two firsthand stories of the Vietnam War from very different perspectives\, and join the conversation about identity\, resilience\, home and the experiences that shape us.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/open-book/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 499 Grant St\, Van Meter\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T194402Z
CREATED:20260904T194357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T194402Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Polk City Community Library on September 22 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-5/
LOCATION:Polk City Community Library\, 1500 W Broadway St\, Polk City\, Iowa\, 50226\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T135958Z
CREATED:20260903T135951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T135958Z
UID:12290-1789916400-1789920000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Diversity in Iowa: The Case of Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Des Moines Historical Society for “Diversity in the Iowa: The Case of Perry\,” a Speakers Bureau presentation by Jody Swilky.  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will capture the effects of demographic change on a once predominantly white rural community in Iowa\, beginning in the 1980s and continuing today. Drake Professor Jody Swilky will focus on his award winning documentary “A Little Salsa on the Prairie” for this presentation.  \n\n\n\nThis joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members\, the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation\, and Humanities Iowa.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-diversity-in-iowa-the-case-of-perry/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T134957Z
CREATED:20260908T134951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T134957Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Corn and Khrushchev
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ankeny Area Historical Society on September 17 for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Corn and Khrushchev” by Liz Garst. \n\n\n\nBased on her family experience in Coon Rapids\, IA\, Liz Garst tells how it came to pass that Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and his family visited the Garst family in 1959.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-corn-and-khrushchev/
LOCATION:Ankeny Area Historical Society\, 301 SW 3rd St\, Ankeny\, Iowa\, 50023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184359Z
CREATED:20260825T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T184359Z
UID:12201-1789498800-1789502400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:In Pursuit Lecture Series - James Madison and the Constitution: Ideas That Built a Republic
DESCRIPTION:Join The Study\, North Dakota’s humanities council\, for the latest in a virtual lecture series as part of the In Pursuit initiative.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing: Jack RakoveModerator: Colleen ShoganTuesday\, Sept. 15 | 7–8 p.m. CT \n\n\n\nPulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Rakove explores James Madison’s role in shaping the U.S. Constitution and the enduring influence of his ideas on representation\, federalism\, and constitutional government. \n\n\n\nRegistration:https://www.thestudynd.org/event-details/james-madison-and-the-constitution-ideas-that-built-a-republic
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/in-pursuit-lecture-series-james-madison-and-the-constitution-ideas-that-built-a-republic/
LOCATION:Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T192631Z
CREATED:20260904T192626Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Fire in the Library: Lessons from the Destruction of the Library of Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:Join the Waukee Public Library for “Fire in the Library: Lessons from the Destruction of the Library of Alexandria\,” a Speakers Bureau presentation by Dr. Alexander Hall. \n\n\n\nA repository of all human knowledge\, set ablaze; unique knowledge lost forever. The burning of the Library of Alexandria has left a deep mark on the memory of our culture and history. This talk with accompanying powerpoint explains the nature of the Library of Alexandria\, its tremendous cultural and historical importance\, and the historical circumstances that led to its (several) destructions. It closes with an exploration of both the fragility and the resilience of cultural memory.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-fire-in-the-library-lessons-from-the-destruction-of-the-library-of-alexandria/
LOCATION:Waukee Public Library\, 950 S Warrior Lane\, Waukee\, Iowa\, 50263\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172151Z
CREATED:20260903T153840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172151Z
UID:12334-1789473600-1789477200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Refuge\, Torture\, and Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lakin Library & Envisioning Center for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust” by Dr. Christine Beard. \n\n\n\nThis deeply moving and powerful lecture-recital delves into the extraordinary and often haunting role of music during the Holocaust\, examining repertoire banned by the SS Kulturkammer and what type of music was performed in the camps and ghettos. Through the heartbreaking stories of Jewish composers whose lives were extinguished by the Nazi regime\, Dr. Beard exposes how the Nazis twisted music into a weapon of psychological cruelty\, even as prisoners reclaimed it as a lifeline. In the darkest of circumstances\, music became a fragile sanctuary: an act of courage\, identity\, and resistance against a world intent on erasing them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-refuge-torture-and-resistance-the-role-of-music-during-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Lakin Library & Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St.\, Tabor\, Iowa\, 51653\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T172838Z
CREATED:20260814T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172838Z
UID:9940-1789387200-1789390800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Titanic 2: More Stories from Iowa’s Lost History on the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Audiences have enjoyed Darcy Maulsby’s original Speakers Bureau program “Iowa’s Lost History on the Titanic” so much they they’ve been asking for more stories. Come aboard to learn about the Iowa-born newspaper reporter on board the rescue ship Carpathia who broke the story of the century; an ice cutter from Burlington who survived a harrowing night in ice-cold water in a lifeboat (only to find out his family thought he had perished); and Anna Nysten\, a resilient\, 3rd-class Titanic survivor who beat all the odds and ended up living in Des Moines for decades. You’ll even hear a 1974 recording of Anna\, in her own voice\, sharing the details of that unforgettable night that the mighty Titanic sank.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/titanic-2-more-stories-from-iowas-lost-history-on-the-titanic/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T161645Z
CREATED:20260408T174742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T161645Z
UID:11532-1789218000-1789236000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Ruth Suckow's "Iowa Interiors": A Statewide Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Iowa Interiors\, the debut short story collection by acclaimed Iowa author Ruth Suckow. Hosted at the Hearst Center for the Arts\, this special afternoon event brings together scholars\, writers\, and artists from across the state to explore Suckow’s enduring legacy and her vivid portrayals of Iowa life. \n\n\n\nThe program will open with a live Readers Theatre performance of “A Great Mollie\,” one of the collection’s most beloved stories. Dr. Jim O’Loughlin (University of Northern Iowa) will deliver a keynote on the historical\, literary\, and cultural significance of Iowa Interiors. Attendees will also hear from Iowa City artist Claudia McGehee\, who will discuss her work illustrating the new Centennial edition of the collection\, with artwork on display throughout the month. \n\n\n\nA panel of contemporary Iowa authors—Laura Farmer\, Marc Dickinson\, and Keith Lesmeister—will round out the program with a discussion of Suckow’s storytelling\, her depiction of Iowa communities\, and the lasting impact of her work. \n\n\n\nThis free\, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Iowa’s literary heritage and consider the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of place\, identity\, and history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/ruth-suckows-iowa-interiors-a-statewide-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:James Hearst Center for the Arts\, 304 West Seerly Blvd\, Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172220Z
CREATED:20260903T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172220Z
UID:12354-1789214400-1789218000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Burlington Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust” by Dr. Christine Beard. \n\n\n\nThis deeply moving and powerful lecture-recital delves into the extraordinary and often haunting role of music during the Holocaust\, examining repertoire banned by the SS Kulturkammer and what type of music was performed in the camps and ghettos. Through the heartbreaking stories of Jewish composers whose lives were extinguished by the Nazi regime\, Dr. Beard exposes how the Nazis twisted music into a weapon of psychological cruelty\, even as prisoners reclaimed it as a lifeline. In the darkest of circumstances\, music became a fragile sanctuary: an act of courage\, identity\, and resistance against a world intent on erasing them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-refuge-torture-resistance-the-role-of-music-during-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 210 Court St\, Burlington\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260126T215434Z
CREATED:20260126T215429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215434Z
UID:10991-1789207200-1789210800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: The Good Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Join the People Active for Library Services (PALS) at the Stuart Public Library for a captivating presentation by Iowa-based storyteller\, musician\, and photographer Jason Walsmith. For more than 30 years\, Jason has traveled across North America—touring with his rock band The Nadas\, performing solo from Seattle to the Florida Keys\, and photographing people and places for brands and publications around the world.  \n\n\n\nAt this Speakers Bureau event\, Jason will present “The Good Stuff\,” an engaging look at how one part of Iowa navigated the Great Depression and Prohibition by producing a legendary bootleg whiskey known locally as “the good stuff.” Drawing from dozens of interviews and rich family histories\, he explores the legacy of Templeton Rye\, sharing the stories—and the songs—they inspired.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-the-good-stuff-3/
LOCATION:Stuart Public Library\, 111 Front St\, Stuart\, IA 50250\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T144426Z
CREATED:20250916T144419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T144426Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:The Bondurant Community Library will host Jeff Stein on September 10\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Stein—an award-winning broadcaster\, historian\, and author—shares fascinating stories of Iowans whose ideas\, talents\, and determination left a lasting mark. From the invention of the Eskimo Pie and the electric razor to nationally acclaimed musicians\, Oscar winners\, and history-making leaders\, Stein highlights the achievements of both famous and little-known Iowans. Based on his daily Iowa Almanac radio features\, this presentation is tailored to connect with local audiences and celebrate Iowa’s unique contributions to culture and history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowans-you-should-know-2/
LOCATION:Bondurant Community Library\, 104 2nd St NE\, Bondurant\, IA 50035\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T123000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143610Z
CREATED:20250908T143606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143610Z
UID:9698-1788521400-1788525000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:The Slater Public Library will welcome historian Darcy Maulsby on September 4\, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. for a captivating look at the Iowans aboard the Titanic. From orphan train riders to wealthy businessmen\, Maulsby shares the stories of first-\, second-\, and third-class passengers with Iowa ties\, exploring who survived and the enduring human drama of that fateful night. This program uncovers a little-known chapter of Iowa history and the lasting impact of the Titanic tragedy.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowas-lost-history-from-the-titanic/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA 50244\, USA
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