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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-19/
LOCATION:Gibson Memorial Library\, 200 W Howard St\, Creston\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T183000
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SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Grant Wood Prairie Rebel
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-prairie-rebel-6/
LOCATION:Union Public Library\, 406 Commercial St\, Union\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T193000
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Sterling: 6-on-6 Girl's Basketball in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:6-on-6 Girl’s Basketball in Iowa: Traditions\, Transitions\, and Legacies \nFor most of the 20th century\, 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-9/
LOCATION:Nevada Public Library\, 631 K Ave\, Nevada\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240911T203246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T001606Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Barn Quilts
DESCRIPTION:Barn Quilts
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-barn-quilts/
LOCATION:Union Public Library\, 406 Commercial St\, Union\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240613T163410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T000109Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Clayton County Conservation\, Elkader\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T180000
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CREATED:20240924T214709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T234702Z
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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-15/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T193000
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CREATED:20240911T203246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T234702Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: Dr. Jacqueline Thompson and Vinh Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jacqueline Thompson*\n \nDr. Jackie earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music & Dance. She worked as a performing artist and owned her own business\, Potpourri Fine Arts Academy\, for over 25 years before returning to school to earn a Masters of Divinity degree. An ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church\, she enjoys singing\, dancing\, playing piano\, ringing handbells\, writing\, and photography. \n \nVinh Nguyen\n \nVinh Nguyen was born in Saigon\, Vietnam. After the Vietnam War ended\, life in South Vietnam changed completely. In the summer of 1981\, Vinh’s parents arranged for him to be smuggled out of the country along with 134 other Vietnamese on a tiny boat that was barely seaworthy. After the boat was rescued by an oil tanker\, Vinh lived in refugee camps in Thailand and Indonesia before finally being accepted by the United States and relocating to Des Moines.At the age of 22 with no English language skills\, Vinh had many difficulties adjusting to life in Iowa. He has never forgotten the help he received\, and he now works to help others\, lending his skills and support to many projects and activities in the Vietnamese\, Southeast Asian\, and Language Minority communities. He also serves as a storyteller\, speaker\, and consultant for many topics related to Vietnam\, refugee and resettlement process\, and second language acquisition issues throughout Des Moines and surrounding areas.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-dr-jacqueline-thompson-and-vinh-nguyen/
LOCATION:St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center\, 2800 Brattleboro Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T180000
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CREATED:20241002T223124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T233201Z
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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-21/
LOCATION:Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center\, 61321 315th St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240903T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T233121Z
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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-20/
LOCATION:Tri-County Historical Society Red Faber Museum\, 608 2nd Ave SW\, Cascade\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T180000
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CREATED:20240905T200201Z
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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-16/
LOCATION:Onawa Public Library\, 707 Iowa Ave\, Onawa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T180000
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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-15/
LOCATION:Onawa Public Library\, 707 Iowa Ave\, Onawa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240904T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T233202Z
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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-13/
LOCATION:Mapleton Public Library\, 609 Courtright St\, Mapleton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T200119Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:Mapleton Public Library\, 609 Courtright St\, Mapleton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240916T204734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T233202Z
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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-17/
LOCATION:Sloan Public Library\, 502 Evans St\, Sloan\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20241007T223202Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: Miyoko Hikiji and Lee Tesdell
DESCRIPTION:Miyoko Hikiji\n \nMiyoko Hikiji served as an enlisted soldier for nine years and was deployed 403 days in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 – 2004. Her job duties included truck driver\, unit correspondent\, and administrative sergeant. During the deployment\, she completed over 70 supply convoy\, security\, and raid missions throughout the northwest quadrant of Iraq. Simultaneously\, Miyoko wrote a company newsletter\, contributed to her support squadron’s newsletter\, and wrote articles for a hometown newspaper. Miyoko’s earned 16 military decorations including the Army Commendation Medal (2)\, Army Achievement Medal (2)\, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal\, and Iowa Humanitarian Service Medal. Her transportation company received the second highest unit decoration—the Valorous Unit Award—for extraordinary heroism. Upon her return from Iraq\, Miyoko wrote her company’s deployment history for the archives at the Gold Star Museum on Camp Dodge—the Iowa Army and Air National Guard State Headquarters. Her war memoir\, All I Could Be: My Story as  a Woman Warrior in Iraq\, was published in 2013 by History Publishing. Miyoko earned B.S. degrees in journalism and psychology from Iowa State University in 2004. She is a current student at The George Washington University\, studying political management. Miyoko works at the US Census Bureau and lives in Urbandale with her daughters Grace and Noelle. \n\n\nLee Tesdell\n \nLee S. Tesdell is the owner of Tesdell Century Farm in Polk County\, Iowa. His ancestors came to Iowa as farmers shortly after the U.S. government had acquired this land from the Indigenous people of the area. He graduated from Scattergood Friends School in 1968 and later earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He is now retired from Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, as emeritus professor of English where he taught courses in the technical communication program. In November 2022\, he was elected commissioner to the Polk County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District. Tesdell’s latest conservation-related project is learning to grow and market a perennial grain called Kernza®.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-miyoko-hikiji-and-lee-tesdell-3/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 499 Grant St\, Van Meter\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240904T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T233202Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book presents: Kelsey Bigelow and Lee Tesdell
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\n\nLee Tesdell\n \nLee S. Tesdell is the owner of Tesdell Century Farm in Polk County\, Iowa. His ancestors came to Iowa as farmers shortly after the U.S. government had acquired this land from the Indigenous people of the area. He graduated from Scattergood Friends School in 1968 and later earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He is now retired from Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, as emeritus professor of English where he taught courses in the technical communication program. In November 2022\, he was elected commissioner to the Polk County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District. Tesdell’s latest conservation-related project is learning to grow and market a perennial grain called Kernza®.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-miyoko-hikiji-and-lee-tesdell/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 499 Grant St\, Van Meter\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240904T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T200119Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book presents: Miyoko Hikiji and Lee Tesdell
DESCRIPTION:Miyoko Hikiji\n \nMiyoko Hikiji served as an enlisted soldier for nine years and was deployed 403 days in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 – 2004. Her job duties included truck driver\, unit correspondent\, and administrative sergeant. During the deployment\, she completed over 70 supply convoy\, security\, and raid missions throughout the northwest quadrant of Iraq. Simultaneously\, Miyoko wrote a company newsletter\, contributed to her support squadron’s newsletter\, and wrote articles for a hometown newspaper. Miyoko’s earned 16 military decorations including the Army Commendation Medal (2)\, Army Achievement Medal (2)\, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal\, and Iowa Humanitarian Service Medal. Her transportation company received the second highest unit decoration—the Valorous Unit Award—for extraordinary heroism. Upon her return from Iraq\, Miyoko wrote her company’s deployment history for the archives at the Gold Star Museum on Camp Dodge—the Iowa Army and Air National Guard State Headquarters. Her war memoir\, All I Could Be: My Story as  a Woman Warrior in Iraq\, was published in 2013 by History Publishing. Miyoko earned B.S. degrees in journalism and psychology from Iowa State University in 2004. She is a current student at The George Washington University\, studying political management. Miyoko works at the US Census Bureau and lives in Urbandale with her daughters Grace and Noelle. \n\n\nLee Tesdell\n \nLee S. Tesdell is the owner of Tesdell Century Farm in Polk County\, Iowa. His ancestors came to Iowa as farmers shortly after the U.S. government had acquired this land from the Indigenous people of the area. He graduated from Scattergood Friends School in 1968 and later earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He is now retired from Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, as emeritus professor of English where he taught courses in the technical communication program. In November 2022\, he was elected commissioner to the Polk County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District. Tesdell’s latest conservation-related project is learning to grow and market a perennial grain called Kernza®.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-miyoko-hikiji-and-lee-tesdell-2/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 499 Grant St\, Van Meter\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T180000
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CREATED:20240919T210150Z
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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/
LOCATION:Terrace Hill Historic Site\, 2300 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240930T221648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T233108Z
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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-18/
LOCATION:Drake Community Library\, 930 Park St\, Grinnell\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20241022T224703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T233204Z
UID:8319-1730908800-1730912400@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-25/
LOCATION:Dayton Public Library\, Dayton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20241022T224703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T224703Z
UID:8321-1730908800-1730912400@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-26/
LOCATION:Dayton Public Library\, Dayton\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240904T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T233200Z
UID:8067-1730460600-1730464200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Monica Schmidt: Will the Real Sherlock Holmes Please Stand Up
DESCRIPTION:Will the REAL Sherlock Holmes please stand up? \nA 60-minute presentation delineating the differences between the literary Holmes and the Holmes of pop culture. Filled with movie clips exploring the evolution of the character. Perfect for civic groups — can be shortened to 30 minutes or lengthened to 60 minutes.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/monica-schmidt-will-the-real-sherlock-holmes-please-stand-up-2/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240904T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T200119Z
UID:8068-1730460600-1730464200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Monica Schmidt: Will the Real Sherlock Holmes Please Stand Up
DESCRIPTION:Will the REAL Sherlock Holmes please stand up? \nA 60-minute presentation delineating the differences between the literary Holmes and the Holmes of pop culture. Filled with movie clips exploring the evolution of the character. Perfect for civic groups — can be shortened to 30 minutes or lengthened to 60 minutes.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/monica-schmidt-will-the-real-sherlock-holmes-please-stand-up-3/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240917T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T224703Z
UID:8169-1729618200-1729621800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Beautiful Barn Quilts in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Darcy Maulsby presents: Beautiful Barn Quilts in Iowa
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-beautiful-barn-quilts-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Ida Grove Public Library\, 100 E 2nd St\, Ida Grove\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240521T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T223139Z
UID:7669-1729332000-1729335600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:John Liepa: Iowa's Ethnic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage\, or “Who Do You Think We Are?” \nEnjoy the unfolding and changing adventure of Iowa’s immigration history. Beginning with the Ioway\, one of 17 distinctive indigenous tribal groups\, we’ll trace chronologically who we are as Iowans. From Spanish explorers and French trappers\, traders and priests; to the dominant English\, Germans and Irish; to Scandinavians\, Dutch and Czechs\, we’ll explore why these group chose to leave their homelands and how they eventually ended up in Iowa. African-Americans\, Eastern Europeans and Hispanics have different stories to share along with other “newer” Iowans. This course is personal and interactive and we’ll work together to discover who we are\, and who we are becoming as Iowans.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/john-liepa-iowas-ethnic-heritage-3/
LOCATION:Ottumwa Public Library\, 102 4th St\, Chillicothe\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20231128T080207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T223138Z
UID:7036-1729324800-1729328400@humanitiesiowa.org
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-5/
LOCATION:Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, 2799 Old Hwy 218 S\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20241002T223123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T223204Z
UID:8262-1729011600-1729015200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Danuta Hutchins: The Butterfly Effect
DESCRIPTION:The Butterfly Effect: ­ Why Do We Feel Empathy with the Victims of War\, Hunger\, Terror and Natural Disasters?Referring to her book\, “Torn Out Memories\,” Dr. Hutchins tells the experiences of a child living under the Nazi occupation of Poland and during the Warsaw Uprising. She relates her personal trauma to the terrors suffered by the victims of 9/11 attacks.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/danuta-hutchins-the-butterfly-effect-3/
LOCATION:Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center\, 61321 315th St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20241002T223123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T223123Z
UID:8263-1729011600-1729015200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Danuta Hutchins: The Butterfly Effect
DESCRIPTION:The Butterfly Effect: ­ Why Do We Feel Empathy with the Victims of War\, Hunger\, Terror and Natural Disasters?Referring to her book\, “Torn Out Memories\,” Dr. Hutchins tells the experiences of a child living under the Nazi occupation of Poland and during the Warsaw Uprising. She relates her personal trauma to the terrors suffered by the victims of 9/11 attacks.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/danuta-hutchins-the-butterfly-effect-4/
LOCATION:Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center\, 61321 315th St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240613T163410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T223124Z
UID:7735-1728930600-1728934200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Dennis Goldford: Political Polarization
DESCRIPTION:Political Polarization: It’s Ugly\, and There’s No End in SightAmerican politics has entered a troubling if not potentially dangerous era that erupted in the 2020 elections\, but this era did not begin and will not end with the Trump presidency. Why? This presentation will discuss the major factors that have led to our current political conflicts and the challenges we now face.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/dennis-goldford-political-polarization-3/
LOCATION:Franklin Avenue Library\, 5000 Franklin Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241127T235959
DTSTAMP:20260406T061624
CREATED:20240913T203149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T000202Z
UID:8141-1727308800-1732751999@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:The Hearst Center for the Arts: North American Review Exhbit
DESCRIPTION:https://www.thehearst.org/exhibitions \nNORTH AMERICAN REVIEWSeptember 26-November 27\, 2024 \n2024 marks the 60-year anniversary of the NAR coming to Iowa\, the magazine is featuring all Iowan visual artists in their fall issue. Visit the Hearst to get a look at the original artworks in the gallery.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/the-hearst-center-for-the-arts-north-american-review-exhbit/
LOCATION:Hearst Center For the Arts\, 304 W Seerley Blvd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, United States
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