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SUMMARY:Scott Samuelson: AI and the Human Future
DESCRIPTION:AI and the Human FutureThis 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/scott-samuelson-ai-and-the-human-future-6/
LOCATION:Lied Public Library\, 100 E Garfield St\, Clarinda\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T050236Z
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SUMMARY:Rich Tyler: Your Grampa and Gramma's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Your Grampa and Gramma’s FarmFarming in the late 1800s and early 1900s represents a lifestyle of hard work\, inventions\, prosperity and depression. This presentation focuses on a typical farmer\, Joshua Secrest\, who developed a successful livestock farm. It also reviews the dramatic development of ingenious farm machinery and tools that enabled growth and prosperity. Secrest built a large octagonal barn in 1883. The barn and farmstead were lost in the depression. Old farm tools are shared as part of the presentation. Some you won’t recognize.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rich-tyler-your-grampa-and-grammas-farm-4/
LOCATION:Blakesburg Methodist Church\, 104 N High St\, Blakesburg\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Where's Floppy?
DESCRIPTION:Where’s Floppy? Celebrating an Iowa Television Icon(new in 2021)For 30 years\, from 1957-1987\, Duane Ellett and his puppet Floppy delighted audiences of all ages on WHO-TV in Des Moines and at the Iowa State Fair. Children would call out “Where’s Floppy?”—and ventriloquist Ellett would bring his alter ego to life. From cartoons to riddles (“Why did the man put his car in the oven? Because he wanted a hot rod.”)…celebrity guests to banter with wide-eyed children…“The Floppy Show” was must-watch television\, and wearing a Floppy t-shirt was the height of fashion. Broadcaster and historian Jeff Stein has produced a series of “Duane & Floppy” DVDs\, and shares favorite moments from the television series and photos from his book\, “The Floppy Show”.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-wheres-floppy-2/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Ave\, Clive\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T111500
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CREATED:20240909T203421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T050150Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Uthoff: Laura Ingalls Wilder
DESCRIPTION:General Laura ProgramThe basic Laura Ingalls Wilder program gives a general overview of Laura’s life. It features slides taken at all the Laura sites and is good for any age group.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sarah-uthoff-laura-ingalls-wilder/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Ave\, Clive\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240919T210153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T050150Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac (new in 2021)Did you know that the Eskimo Pie® was invented in Iowa? So was the electric razor\, the clip-on bow tie\, and the self-filling fountain pen. Iowa was also the childhood home of four Academy Award®-winning performers\, and three different Iowa-born musical acts had national #1 pop songs in the 1950s alone. In his presentation “Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac”\, broadcaster\, historian and author Jeff Stein tells the stories of the famous and not-so-famous. From elected officials who prevented presidential impeachment\, to record-setting athletes…from famous firsts to displays of strength and grace under pressure…these biographical stories are as inspirational as they are informative. Stories are culled from Stein’s daily “Iowa Almanac” radio segments\, which air on 30 stations across Iowa. The presentation is also specifically tailored for different geographic areas of the state\, to enhance the connection with audiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-iowans-you-should-know-17/
LOCATION:Adair Library\, 199 Audubon St\, Adair\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T193000
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CREATED:20250109T013205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T043205Z
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SUMMARY:Debra Marquart: Poetry\, Music and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:POETRY\, MUSIC & THE ENVIRONMENT \nDebra Marquart is available to read from her creative work (poetry\, fiction\, memoir) and to perform music alone\, or with her band\, The Bone People. A singer-songwriter\, Marquart fuses poetry\, music\, and storytelling in her performances. The topics in Marquart’s five books and ongoing research projects range widely to include the following: agriculture and rural life; music performance and popular music history; immigration and travel; and environmental issues such as oil extraction and climate change. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/debra-marquart-poetry-music-and-the-environment-3/
LOCATION:Council Bluffs Public Library\, 400 Willow Ave\, Council Bluffs\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000
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CREATED:20240913T203150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T043107Z
UID:8144-1745056800-1745060400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Rich Tyler: Your Grampa and Gramma's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Your Grampa and Gramma’s FarmFarming in the late 1800s and early 1900s represents a lifestyle of hard work\, inventions\, prosperity and depression. This presentation focuses on a typical farmer\, Joshua Secrest\, who developed a successful livestock farm. It also reviews the dramatic development of ingenious farm machinery and tools that enabled growth and prosperity. Secrest built a large octagonal barn in 1883. The barn and farmstead were lost in the depression. Old farm tools are shared as part of the presentation. Some you won’t recognize.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rich-tyler-your-grampa-and-grammas-farm-2/
LOCATION:Adair Library\, 199 Audubon St\, Adair\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T140000
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CREATED:20240916T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T043132Z
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SUMMARY:OJ Fargo: Just Before the Battle Mother
DESCRIPTION: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 War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement\, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by O. J. Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during the conflict. During and after the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the “soldier\,” who stays in character. The speaker will bring an artifact display and full electronic Civil War roster of all men who served in and from Iowa. It can be searched by name\, city\, county and/or birthplace.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/oj-fargo-just-before-the-battle-mother-18/
LOCATION:Belmond-Klemme Junior Senior High School\, 411 10th Ave NE\, Belmond\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240930T221652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T041659Z
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SUMMARY:David Connon: Iowans Who Fought Against the Union
DESCRIPTION: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 Democrats formed a spectrum of dissent. The majority of Democrats opposed abolishing slavery (and yet favored the Union war effort); the minority sympathized with the South. Out of this group\, at least 60 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/david-connon-iowans-who-fought-against-the-union-3/
LOCATION:Cascade Public Library\, 301 1st Ave W\, Cascade\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240911T203247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T040336Z
UID:8124-1744653600-1744657200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:John Liepa: How Iowa Met Baseball
DESCRIPTION:How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths\, the History\, the PlayersOver the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins\, the early history and evolution of the game\, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/john-liepa-how-iowa-met-baseball-11/
LOCATION:Dubuque County Library – Asbury Branch\, 5290 Asbury Rd\, Dubuque\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T130000
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CREATED:20241002T223126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T040336Z
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SUMMARY:Donald Shurr: Lewis & Clark in Iowa
DESCRIPTION: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 from Elizabeth\, Pennsylvania to St. Charles\, Missouri\, Shurr discusses the background of the many “players” of the expedition including York\, the engages and Seaman. Moving up the Missouri River focus shifts to events occurring in Iowa such as the death of Sgt. Floyd. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation shows the keelboat and the pirogues with actual photos taken in St. Charles and at the Onawa Lewis and Clark State Park. The audience will be exposed to the many “firsts” that occurred in Iowa\, the true peril of this journey and the return of Lewis and Clark to civilization at journey’s end.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/donald-shurr-lewis-clark-in-iowa-2/
LOCATION:Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center\, 61321 315th St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250211T024659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T034755Z
UID:8631-1744380000-1744383600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Pete Grady: Unconditional Surrender
DESCRIPTION:Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant is a one-man show about the life and times of the Civil War General and 18th President of the United States. Pete Grady\, the author and performer\, has performed his show over 100 times at venues in Iowa\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, Illinois\, Missouri\, South Dakota\, Colorado\, and Arizona. Grady is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and resumed performing the show June 1\, 2021. The show has been performed at libraries\, museums\, and community theaters\, at outdoor venues\, and at gatherings as diverse as a meeting of alumni of the United States Military Academy and as part of the Fort Sisseton\, South Dakota Historical Festival. The show has also been presented as dinner theatre.  \nThe program has been described as “a riveting performance that captures the essence of Ulysses S. Grant. Well scripted and perfectly delivered” (Greg Wolk\, Missouri’s Civil War Heritage Foundation\, St. Louis\, Missouri) and as  “. . . the most engaging program we have ever hosted at the Kirkendall Public Library.. . . . . I highly recommend this program.” (Joy King\, Kirkendall Public Library\, Ankeny\, Iowa).
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/pete-grady-unconditional-surrender-27/
LOCATION:Anita Public Library\, 812 3rd St\, Anita\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250124T020202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T034755Z
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SUMMARY:Monica Schmidt: The Seven Percent Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:The Seven Percent Evaluation \nA 40-minute clinical analysis of Sherlock Holmes’s cocaine use throughout the 60 Sherlock Holmes novels and short stories. This presentation seeks to definitively answer the question of “Was Sherlock Holmes an addict?” from a modern viewpoint. Presentation is accessible to both professionals and general lay audiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/monica-schmidt-the-seven-percent-evaluation/
LOCATION:Sawmill Museum\, 2231 Grant St\, Clinton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20241105T233206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T033234Z
UID:8359-1744223400-1744227000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Randy Lengeling: Grant Wood
DESCRIPTION:Grant Wood: Artistic Rags to Riches—An American Success StoryThis is an animated PowerPoint presentation\, with archival photographs and video segments\, that looks at Wood’s personal life story\, his artistic development and meteoric rise to international prominence as the leader of Regionalism\, his controversial professorship at the State University of Iowa and his enduring legacy in art history\, having lived nearly his whole life in Iowa. His story is an inspiration for all Americans\, particularly Iowans\, and a shining example that world-influencing achievements can occur in this “flyover” state that we call home. Original Grant Wood works may be available for viewing.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/randy-lengeling-grant-wood-2/
LOCATION:LeClaire Community Library\, 323 Wisconsin St\, Le Claire\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20241029T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T033346Z
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SUMMARY:Debra Marquart: Poetry\, Music & the Environment
DESCRIPTION:POETRY\, MUSIC & THE ENVIRONMENT \nDebra Marquart is available to read from her creative work (poetry\, fiction\, memoir) and to perform music alone\, or with her band\, The Bone People. A singer-songwriter\, Marquart fuses poetry\, music\, and storytelling in her performances. The topics in Marquart’s five books and ongoing research projects range widely to include the following: agriculture and rural life; music performance and popular music history; immigration and travel; and environmental issues such as oil extraction and climate change. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/debra-marquart-poetry-music-the-environment-4/
LOCATION:Dubuque County Library – Asbury Branch\, 5290 Asbury Rd\, Dubuque\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240930T221651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T033127Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Making Waves
DESCRIPTION:Making Waves: The People and Places of Iowa BroadcastingRadio and television exploded onto the scene in the 20th century and completely changed our lives. Today\, we can hardly imagine a day without broadcasting. The development of radio and TV in Iowa was groundbreaking\, and became the model followed by the rest of America. In his presentation “Making Waves: The People and Places of Iowa Broadcasting”\, based on his book by the same name\, broadcaster and educator Jeff Stein takes us back to the earliest days of both radio and television\, highlighted by original broadcasts\, photos and memorabilia. The presentation is also specifically tailored for different geographic areas of the state\, and is designed to allow audience members to recall special memories and shared experiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-making-waves-2/
LOCATION:Bricker-Price Block\, 105 S Chestnut Ave\, Earlham\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250108T013144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T033151Z
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SUMMARY:Abby Dubisar: Farm Women as Global Citizens
DESCRIPTION:Farm Women as Global Citizens: Post-WWII Authority of the “First Lady of the Farm”This presentation draws upon the lifework of Ruth Buxton Sayre\, known during her lifetime as “First Lady of the Farm.” An Iowa native\, Sayre was appointed to President Eisenhower’s agricultural policy committee and served as the president of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)\, among many civic roles. This presentation illustrates how Sayre had to redefine the accepted characterization of women on farms not only to fulfill her own pursuits as a writer and speaker\, but also to convince farm women that they were not exempt from the responsibility of postwar reconstruction. Sayre’s papers are housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa\, in Iowa City. This project features materials included in the archive.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/abby-dubisar-farm-women-as-global-citizens-3/
LOCATION:Carnegie Historical Museum\, 112 S Court St\, Fairfield\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240905T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T033201Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:Savor Iowa’s Culinary History\nSavor Iowa’s amazing food heritage! Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially Midwestern\, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. From the chili-and-cinnamon-rolls phenomenon to Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI\, discover the remarkable stories behind Iowa classics and savor a smorgasbord of other unique Iowa food traditions with this fun\, interactive program. Relish the tantalizing tidbits you missed in history class! This program is based on Darcy’s top-selling book “A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn\, Pork Tenderloins\, Maid-Rites and More” from The History Press.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-savor-iowas-culinary-history-5/
LOCATION:Polk County Conservation Board\, 12130 NW 128th St\, Madrid\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250206T024622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T033341Z
UID:8607-1743098400-1743102000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:CutlureAll's Open Book Presents: JJ Kapur and Zach Mecham
DESCRIPTION:JJ Singh Kapur\n \nJJ Kapur began his interfaith work in Iowa in high school. He started a youth organization called “The Turbanators\,” which focused on “turban-ating” the negative stigma surrounding Sikhism through awareness building and community service. In 2017\, he became the first turbaned Sikh to win the most prestigious high school speech and debate competition in the U.S.  JJ graduated from Stanford University with Honors and Distinction in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Psychology. He returned to his hometown of Des Moines as an AmeriCorps Lead for America Fellow\, where he served with CultureALL to help Iowans build bridges with their diverse neighbors by cultivating a human library across his home state called “Open Book.” JJ is embarking on a new chapter of his life by pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa. \nZach Mecham\n \nZach Mecham is a disabled entrepreneur\, filmmaker\, and self-appointed martyr. At 22 years old he was working two part-time jobs\, going to school full-time\, and serving as the interim preacher at his church. That is\, until his lungs gave out on him. \nSince then\, Zach has started his own business and learned the life-changing power of the word “no.” He currently helps amplify the voices of mission-driven organizations through digital media marketing. Sometimes he also makes silly things and posts them on the internet. \n‍
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/cutlurealls-open-book-presents-jj-kapur-and-zach-mecham/
LOCATION:Knoxville Public Library\, 213 E Montgomery St\, Knoxville\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240916T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T033107Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s Lost History from the Titanic\nWhat 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 ties to Iowa\, and all were passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic on the fateful night of April 15\, 1912\, when the famous ocean liner sank. There were a surprising number of first-\, second- and third-class passengers with Iowa connections\, although many of their haunting\, poignant and sometimes shocking tales have nearly faded away. During this spellbinding voyage\, delve into the human drama intertwined with the Titanic epic\, find out who survived and explore the aftershocks that continue to fascinate us more than a century after the Titanic sank.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-iowas-lost-history-from-the-titanic-8/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240917T210530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T031647Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa\nNothing says freedom like the great American road trip\, especially when you cruise the historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa. Better known today as Highway 30\, the Lincoln Highway revolutionized Iowa and America when the historic route was developed more than a century ago. If you’ve ever traveled on an interstate-or any paved road\, for that matter-you owe a debt of gratitude to the visionaries who promoted the Lincoln Highway to connect the country. The incredible story of the development of the Lincoln Highway and its legacy today reflects a tremendous story of American innovation\, community spirit\, freedom and an amazing slice of Iowa history that will make you want to hit the road for your next Iowa adventure!
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-adventures-along-the-historic-lincoln-highway-in-iowa-3/
LOCATION:Ida Grove Public Library\, 100 E 2nd St\, Ida Grove\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250214T024635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T031701Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Stone: Gladys Black
DESCRIPTION:Gladys Black: The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird LadyThe late Gladys Black of Pleasantville was widely known throughout Iowa as a conservationist\, educator and amateur expert on birds. Larry and co-author Jon Stravers have written a book about Gladys. Larry’s slide program acknowledges this colorful woman’s impact on so many Iowans.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/larry-stone-gladys-black-2/
LOCATION:Carroll Public Library\, 118 E 5th St\, Carroll\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20241022T224708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T031701Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Grant Wood
DESCRIPTION:Grant Wood: Prairie RebelIn this 45-minute\, one-man show\, 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/tom-milligan-grant-wood-6/
LOCATION:Dayton Public Library\, Dayton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240916T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T031639Z
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SUMMARY:David Connon: Research Your Civil War Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Researching Your Civil War AncestorExperienced researcher David Connon shares strategies for tracking down your Civil War ancestor\, North or South. Time permitting\, audience members could share their research\, and he could suggest options. Connon is descended from two Union veterans. He documented 76 Iowa residents who served the Confederacy. He tells their pre-war\, war-time\, and post-war activities in Iowa Confederates in the Civil War.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/david-connon-research-your-civil-war-ancestors/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240919T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T030201Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in IowaNothing says freedom like the great American road trip\, especially when you cruise the historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa. Better known today as Highway 30\, the Lincoln Highway revolutionized Iowa and America when the historic route was developed more than a century ago. If you’ve ever traveled on an interstate-or any paved road\, for that matter-you owe a debt of gratitude to the visionaries who promoted the Lincoln Highway to connect the country. The incredible story of the development of the Lincoln Highway and its legacy today reflects a tremendous story of American innovation\, community spirit\, freedom and an amazing slice of Iowa history that will make you want to hit the road for your next Iowa adventure!
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-adventures-along-the-historic-lincoln-highway-in-iowa-4/
LOCATION:Gibson Memorial Library\, 200 W Howard St\, Creston\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20250108T013143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T030202Z
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SUMMARY:Donald Shurr: Lewis and Clark in Iowa
DESCRIPTION: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 from Elizabeth\, Pennsylvania to St. Charles\, Missouri\, Shurr discusses the background of the many “players” of the expedition including York\, the engages and Seaman. Moving up the Missouri River focus shifts to events occurring in Iowa such as the death of Sgt. Floyd. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation shows the keelboat and the pirogues with actual photos taken in St. Charles and at the Onawa Lewis and Clark State Park. The audience will be exposed to the many “firsts” that occurred in Iowa\, the true peril of this journey and the return of Lewis and Clark to civilization at journey’s end.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/donald-shurr-lewis-and-clark-in-iowa-7/
LOCATION:West Bend Public Library\, 316 S Broadway Ave\, West Bend\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240905T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T030201Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Sterling: 6 on 6 Girls Basketball in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:6-on-6 Girl’s Basketball in Iowa: Traditions\, Transitions\, and Legacies \nFor most of the 20th cenury\, Iowa was known for its devotion to a unique form of women’s sport known as 6-on-6 girls’ basketball. As other states abandoned 6-on-6 in the 1970s\, Iowa remained committed to this half-court game until 1993\, when the final 6-player championship was held. This multi-media presentation recounts Iowa’s 6-on-6 history\, connects it to the development of girls’ and women’s sport in the United States\, and welcomes audience members to share their own stories and collections.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jennifer-sterling-6-on-6-girls-basketball-in-iowa-8/
LOCATION:Mowry Irvine Mansion\, 503 W Main St\, Marshalltown\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240913T203150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T030205Z
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SUMMARY:Chad Timm: Working with the Enemy
DESCRIPTION: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 soldiers invaded Iowa in 1943. With the hugely successful 1942 Allied campaign against Adolf Hitler’s vaunted Afrika Corps in North Africa\, the number of enemy prisoners of war (POW) needing interment grew dramatically. Great Britain\, no longer able to accommodate the increasing number of POWs\, looked to the United States for help. Helping with the detainment of enemy POWs made sense\, as American cargo vessels were returning home after delivering war materials with empty hulls. \nWhat began as an experiment in isolated locations in the south and southwest eventually led to more than 500 camps and 400\,000 enemy soldiers interned in the United States\, including two camps in the state of Iowa. Due to a severe shortage of agricultural laborers coupled with increased War Food Administration quotas for farm goods\, Iowa’s farmers needed help doing their part to assist the United States in winning the war. \nThis talk will focus on the creation of two POW camps in Iowa during the Second World War: one in the Northern Iowa town of Algona and one in the Southwestern Iowa town of Clarinda. Some of the topics discussed will be life in a prisoner of war camp\, community relations\, the POW labor program\, branch camps in more than 30 Iowa communities and the arrival of Japanese prisoners at Camp Clarinda in early 1945. Camp Clarinda was one of only two camps in the country to house Japanese soldiers. The story of POW interment in Iowa is a fascinating story of Iowans being confronted by the enemy: an enemy they not only needed to help them meet their wartime goals\, but also challenged them to find their humanity.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/chad-timm-working-with-the-enemy-14/
LOCATION:Dubuque County Library – Asbury Branch\, 5290 Asbury Rd\, Dubuque\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240930T221651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T030204Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Stone: Iowa Portrait of the Land
DESCRIPTION:Iowa: Portrait of the LandBased on Larry’s award-winning Earth Year 2000 book for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources\, “Portrait” is a reminder to Iowans of the rich history of their natural resources\, with an appeal for protecting that heritage.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/larry-stone-iowa-portrait-of-the-land/
LOCATION:Terrace Hill Historic Site\, 2300 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123309
CREATED:20240924T214710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T030204Z
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SUMMARY:Abby Dubisar: First Lady of the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farm Women as Global Citizens: Post-WWII Authority of the “First Lady of the Farm”This presentation draws upon the lifework of Ruth Buxton Sayre\, known during her lifetime as “First Lady of the Farm.” An Iowa native\, Sayre was appointed to President Eisenhower’s agricultural policy committee and served as the president of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)\, among many civic roles. This presentation illustrates how Sayre had to redefine the accepted characterization of women on farms not only to fulfill her own pursuits as a writer and speaker\, but also to convince farm women that they were not exempt from the responsibility of postwar reconstruction. Sayre’s papers are housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa\, in Iowa City. This project features materials included in the archive.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/abby-dubisar-first-lady-of-the-farm-2/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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