Mr. 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 Pella Public Library will host David Connon on January 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Connon, an independent researcher and writer, shares practical […]
Join Iowa naturalist, photographer, and writer Larry Stone for an engaging look at the complex history of Iowa’s white-tailed deer. Once wiped out by early settlement, the state’s deer population […]
Join the Muscatine Art Center for a special presentation of speaker Tom Milligan's one-man show: Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel. In this 45-minute, one-man show, Grant Wood chats with the audience […]
The Malvern Public Library will host historian and author Darcy Maulsby on February 9, 2026, for a fun, interactive exploration of Iowa’s food heritage. From chili-and-cinnamon-roll traditions to Maid-Rites and RAGBRAI feasts, […]
The City of Indianola Parks & Recreation will host historian John Liepa on February 23, 2026 at 1 p.m. for an engaging look at Iowa’s immigration history. From the state’s […]
The Polk County Conservation Board will host Larry Stone on March 3, 2026 for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. A longtime journalist, author, and nature photographer, Stone draws on […]
The Greene County Historical Society will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo on March 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. for a first-person presentation that brings history to life. Appearing in […]
Old barns are more than just functional farm buildings—they’re living symbols of Iowa’s agricultural heritage. In this engaging Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau presentation, Rich Tyler explores the stories our barns […]
Join the Historical Society of Marshall County on March 10, 2026 for a Speakers Bureau program featuring author Beth Hoffman. After leaving a career in San Francisco to take up […]
Join historian and Simpson College professor Chad W. Timm for a fascinating look at a little-known chapter of Iowa history. During World War II, thousands of German, Italian, and Japanese […]
The Terrace Hill Partnership will host historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein on March 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. for an engaging presentation highlighting Iowa’s remarkable people and achievements. From inventors […]
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