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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T110000
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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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
CREATED:20250206T024622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T033341Z
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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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
CREATED:20240919T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T030201Z
UID:8193-1741798800-1741802400@humanitiesiowa.org
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
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:20260406T110919
CREATED:20240924T214710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T030204Z
UID:8220-1741608000-1741611600@humanitiesiowa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20241016T223127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T030130Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Sanford Museum & Planetarium\, 117 E Willow St\, Cherokee\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20240919T210152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T030130Z
UID:8195-1741528800-1741532400@humanitiesiowa.org
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-20/
LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Rd\, Sioux City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20250206T024621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T030140Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: JJ Kapur and Josie Shaw
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. \n‍ \nJosie Shaw
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-jj-kapur-and-josie-shaw/
LOCATION:Coralville Public Library\, 1401 5th St\, Coralville\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20241112T233202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T030201Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Swander: Response to Farm to Folk tales
DESCRIPTION:Response to Farm-to-Fork-TalesMary Swander will discuss how agriculture is the mother of all arts\, and in particular how food and farming give rise to stories of the land and the culinary arts. She will talk about how gardening\, cooking\, and agriculture have provided material for her own writing and how family histories about food and farming pinpoint the larger historical markers of our time—from the Irish potato famine\, to the Dust Bowl\, to our recent immigration raids in packing plants. Food and farming stories have also released some of the best jokes\, tall tales\, and humor in American folklore. Audience members will be encouraged to tell their own stories and discuss their significance.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/mary-swander-response-to-farm-to-folk-tales/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T193000
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CREATED:20250108T013142Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: Carrie Jacobs and Tone t he Move Maker
DESCRIPTION:Carrie Jacobs\n \nCarrie Jacobs grew up outside of Lacona\, Iowa\, on a small family farm and learned to drive at a very early age. She never thought her life driving pick-ups\, four-wheelers\, and tractors was unusual until she met “city kids” who hadn’t been behind the wheel of a car until driver’s ed. The confidence she had driving on her family farm mirrored Carrie’s desire to see a wider world; that included moving to Pella to attend Central College\, and then working as an educator for over 20 years in the West Des Moines Community School District. She began her career as an alternative education social studies teacher and currently is the Online Learning Coordinator. She is the parent of two children\, one of whom is learning to drive now. \n \nTone the MoveMaker\n \nTone The MoveMaker is a street hustler from Chicago’s Southside\, who has found his calling as an artist and designer in Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines. His mission is to help others turn their struggles into their strengths. In the same way\, he has turned his street knowledge and experience selling cocaine into an innovative brand called “Designed by the Streets.”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-carrie-jacobs-and-gabby-guerra/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: Kelsey Bigelow and Gabby Guerra
DESCRIPTION:Kelsey Bigelow\n \nKelsey Bigelow is a poet and speaker based in Des Moines. She spends her time working as a mental health poet\, sharing this therapeutic tool with audiences of all ages across the world. She is the author of three poetry books and a spoken word album and is published in many journals. As a multi-slam champion\, teaching artist\, workshop leader\, and more\, Kelsey is on a mission to show others two things: 1. You can live the life you dream\, and 2. It does get better. \n \nGabby Guerra\n \nGabby Guerra is a proud immigrant from Santa Ana\, El Salvador. In 2002\, she and her family were forced to immigrate to Iowa due to the violent and impoverished conditions in El Salvador. Gabby grew up in Des Moines and faced many challenges in learning a new language and navigating a different culture. Gabby found support in family\, friends\, and teachers who believed in her potential. She is a proud graduate of the public school system and an alumna of North High School. She attended the University of Iowa as a first-generation student and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Ethics and Public policy\, a minor in Latinx Studies\, and a certificate in Nonprofit Management. Previously\, she was the Director of Youth Engagement at Please Pass the Love\, and she currently serves as Program Director at Al Éxito. \nGabby enjoys giving her time to her community. She was a co-founder and tri-chair for a new community organization\, Iowa Queer Communities of Color Coalition. Gabby completed a fellowship with the Des Moines Chapter of the New Leaders Council and served as Recruitment Director on the Board of Directors. She joined the Iowa Safe Schools Board of Directors in 2021. Currently\, she is a HealthConnect Fellow with the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation. She is a proud small business owner of the residential cleaning business\, L & Co. Cleaning LLC. She is passionate about amplifying youth voices and creating a more inclusive Iowa for immigrants and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-kelsey-bigelow/
LOCATION:Plymouth Church\, 4126 Ingersoll Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T200000
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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-6/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20240911T203247Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Adel Public Library\, 303 S 10th St\, Adel\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20241029T233138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T030110Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s Lost History from the TitanicWhat 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-9/
LOCATION:Manning Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Manning\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20240930T221650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T030110Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: American Dreamer
DESCRIPTION:American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. WallaceIn this one-act play based on the award-winning book of the same name by Senator John C. Culver and John Hyde\, actor Tom Milligan portrays Henry A. Wallace\, the agricultural innovator and founder of Pioneer Hi-Bred seed corn company who became US Secretary of Agriculture and later Vice President under Franklin Roosevelt. Admired by many and later branded as a Socialist during his controversial 1948 campaign for the presidency\, Wallace always held out a vision for the future.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/tom-milligan-american-dreamer-6/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110919
CREATED:20241111T233117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T030159Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Bondurant Community Library\, 104 2nd St NE\, Bondurant\, IA\, United States
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CREATED:20241016T223126Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book presents:  Patrick Karemera and Matthew Koloziej
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Karemera\n \nPatrick Karemera was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been fortunate to spend time in several other countries: Uganda\, Kenya\, Tanzania\, Burundi\, and Rwanda. He used his BA degree in Sociology to work with several nonprofits around the continent of Africa. After winning a Diversity Lottery Visa\, Patrick was able to immigrate to Iowa. He now works as a Refugee Resettlement Caseworker in one of Iowa’s largest refugee resettlement agencies. Patrick finds value in himself and connection with others through sharing his story and bringing awareness to the Diversity Lottery Visa process.  \n \nMatthew Kolodziej\n \nMatthew volunteers in his community with a specific passion for serving and building relationships with the unhoused in Des Moines. Adversity has been a big part of his personal story\, and he’s been blessed to overcome some major challenges in his life to become a more productive member of his community. From his own experiences\, Matthew has learned that change begins on the inside and expresses itself outward and upward. Change is a collective experience. Matthew would like to use his personal experiences and education to effectively hold space for others to identify their own adversity and develop the tools to over come them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-mary-gottschalk-and-patrick-karemera/
LOCATION:Grimes Public Library\, 2300 N Beaverbrooke Blvd\, Grimes\, IA\, United States
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