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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Wilson Brewer Park in Webster City for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of Webster City’s Wilson Brewer Park Fall Fest.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-7/
LOCATION:Wilson Brewer Park\, 220 Ohio St\, Webster City\, Iowa\, 50595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at  Copper Shores Village on October 6 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-4/
LOCATION:Copper Shores Village\, 1500 Edgewater Dr\, Pleasant Hill\, Iowa\, 50327\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Sculpting an Artist's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join the Slater Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Butter Sculpting an Artist’s Journey” with Iowa State Fair butter cow sculptor Sarah Pratt.  \n\n\n\nSarah Pratt takes audiences through her butter sculpting journey\, from apprenticing with Norma “Duffy” Lyon as a teenager to becoming the official butter cow sculptor and bringing on her own daughters as apprentices. She shares some of the history behind the art of butter sculpting\, and talks audiences through techniques used in this unique art form. Don’t miss out on this piece of Iowa State Fair butter sculpting history!
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-sculpting-an-artists-journey/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T193000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Indianola Public Library on September 25 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together/
LOCATION:Indianola Public Library\, 207 N B St\, Indianola\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184544Z
CREATED:20260825T184540Z
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SUMMARY:In Pursuit Lecture Series - William Henry Harrison: The Power of Presidential Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join The Study\, North Dakota’s humanities council\, for the latest in a virtual lecture series as part of the In Pursuit initiative.  \n\n\n\nWilliam Henry Harrison: The Power of Presidential Storytelling\n\n\n\nFeaturing: Sharon McMahonModerator: Colleen ShoganTuesday\, Sept. 22 | 7–8 p.m. CT \n\n\n\nBeloved civic educator Sharon McMahon examines how William Henry Harrison’s campaign transformed presidential storytelling and how political narratives continue to shape public memory. \n\n\n\nRegistration:https://www.thestudynd.org/event-details/william-henry-harrison-the-power-of-presidential-storytelling
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/in-pursuit-lecture-series-william-henry-harrison-the-power-of-presidential-storytelling/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260928T132722Z
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SUMMARY:Open Book
DESCRIPTION:How can war shape lives in profoundly different ways? Join us at the Van Meter Public Library for an Open Book program featuring Vinh Nguyen and Dr. Vincent Lewis\, who will share personal stories shaped by the Vietnam War and invite you to reflect on how our experiences shape who we become. \n\n\n\nNguyen was born in Saigon and left Vietnam in 1981 as one of the Vietnamese “Boat People\,” spending time in refugee camps before resettling in Des Moines at age 22. He will share the challenges of leaving home\, adapting to a new country without knowing the language\, and building a new life in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDr. Lewis\, a Des Moines native and longtime educator and administrator\, was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He will reflect on how his experiences in war and combat transformed his goals and plans for the future\, and how we respond to the events that shape our lives. \n\n\n\nCome listen to two firsthand stories of the Vietnam War from very different perspectives\, and join the conversation about identity\, resilience\, home and the experiences that shape us.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/open-book/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 499 Grant St\, Van Meter\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T150000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at the Polk City Community Library on September 22 for a fun and interactive workshop celebrating Iowa’s beloved butter art tradition. \n\n\n\nThe session begins with a brief history of butter sculpting\, the butter cow’s significance in the Iowa State Fair\, and Pratt’s journey from apprentice to artist. Then\, participants will create their own butter sculptures — transforming a simple stick of butter into buildings\, people\, or anything that represents community. Together\, the group will build a “Butter” Community.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-butter-together-5/
LOCATION:Polk City Community Library\, 1500 W Broadway St\, Polk City\, Iowa\, 50226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Diversity in Iowa: The Case of Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Des Moines Historical Society for “Diversity in the Iowa: The Case of Perry\,” a Speakers Bureau presentation by Jody Swilky.  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will capture the effects of demographic change on a once predominantly white rural community in Iowa\, beginning in the 1980s and continuing today. Drake Professor Jody Swilky will focus on his award winning documentary “A Little Salsa on the Prairie” for this presentation.  \n\n\n\nThis joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members\, the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation\, and Humanities Iowa.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-diversity-in-iowa-the-case-of-perry/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T134957Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Corn and Khrushchev
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ankeny Area Historical Society on September 17 for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Corn and Khrushchev” by Liz Garst. \n\n\n\nBased on her family experience in Coon Rapids\, IA\, Liz Garst tells how it came to pass that Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and his family visited the Garst family in 1959.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-corn-and-khrushchev/
LOCATION:Ankeny Area Historical Society\, 301 SW 3rd St\, Ankeny\, Iowa\, 50023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184359Z
CREATED:20260825T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T184359Z
UID:12201-1789498800-1789502400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:In Pursuit Lecture Series - James Madison and the Constitution: Ideas That Built a Republic
DESCRIPTION:Join The Study\, North Dakota’s humanities council\, for the latest in a virtual lecture series as part of the In Pursuit initiative.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing: Jack RakoveModerator: Colleen ShoganTuesday\, Sept. 15 | 7–8 p.m. CT \n\n\n\nPulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Rakove explores James Madison’s role in shaping the U.S. Constitution and the enduring influence of his ideas on representation\, federalism\, and constitutional government. \n\n\n\nRegistration:https://www.thestudynd.org/event-details/james-madison-and-the-constitution-ideas-that-built-a-republic
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/in-pursuit-lecture-series-james-madison-and-the-constitution-ideas-that-built-a-republic/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T192631Z
CREATED:20260904T192626Z
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UID:12459-1789495200-1789498800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Fire in the Library: Lessons from the Destruction of the Library of Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:Join the Waukee Public Library for “Fire in the Library: Lessons from the Destruction of the Library of Alexandria\,” a Speakers Bureau presentation by Dr. Alexander Hall. \n\n\n\nA repository of all human knowledge\, set ablaze; unique knowledge lost forever. The burning of the Library of Alexandria has left a deep mark on the memory of our culture and history. This talk with accompanying powerpoint explains the nature of the Library of Alexandria\, its tremendous cultural and historical importance\, and the historical circumstances that led to its (several) destructions. It closes with an exploration of both the fragility and the resilience of cultural memory.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-fire-in-the-library-lessons-from-the-destruction-of-the-library-of-alexandria/
LOCATION:Waukee Public Library\, 950 S Warrior Lane\, Waukee\, Iowa\, 50263\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172151Z
CREATED:20260903T153840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172151Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Refuge\, Torture\, and Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lakin Library & Envisioning Center for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust” by Dr. Christine Beard. \n\n\n\nThis deeply moving and powerful lecture-recital delves into the extraordinary and often haunting role of music during the Holocaust\, examining repertoire banned by the SS Kulturkammer and what type of music was performed in the camps and ghettos. Through the heartbreaking stories of Jewish composers whose lives were extinguished by the Nazi regime\, Dr. Beard exposes how the Nazis twisted music into a weapon of psychological cruelty\, even as prisoners reclaimed it as a lifeline. In the darkest of circumstances\, music became a fragile sanctuary: an act of courage\, identity\, and resistance against a world intent on erasing them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-refuge-torture-and-resistance-the-role-of-music-during-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Lakin Library & Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St.\, Tabor\, Iowa\, 51653\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T172838Z
CREATED:20260814T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172838Z
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SUMMARY:Titanic 2: More Stories from Iowa’s Lost History on the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Audiences have enjoyed Darcy Maulsby’s original Speakers Bureau program “Iowa’s Lost History on the Titanic” so much they they’ve been asking for more stories. Come aboard to learn about the Iowa-born newspaper reporter on board the rescue ship Carpathia who broke the story of the century; an ice cutter from Burlington who survived a harrowing night in ice-cold water in a lifeboat (only to find out his family thought he had perished); and Anna Nysten\, a resilient\, 3rd-class Titanic survivor who beat all the odds and ended up living in Des Moines for decades. You’ll even hear a 1974 recording of Anna\, in her own voice\, sharing the details of that unforgettable night that the mighty Titanic sank.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/titanic-2-more-stories-from-iowas-lost-history-on-the-titanic/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T161645Z
CREATED:20260408T174742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T161645Z
UID:11532-1789218000-1789236000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Ruth Suckow's "Iowa Interiors": A Statewide Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Iowa Interiors\, the debut short story collection by acclaimed Iowa author Ruth Suckow. Hosted at the Hearst Center for the Arts\, this special afternoon event brings together scholars\, writers\, and artists from across the state to explore Suckow’s enduring legacy and her vivid portrayals of Iowa life. \n\n\n\nThe program will open with a live Readers Theatre performance of “A Great Mollie\,” one of the collection’s most beloved stories. Dr. Jim O’Loughlin (University of Northern Iowa) will deliver a keynote on the historical\, literary\, and cultural significance of Iowa Interiors. Attendees will also hear from Iowa City artist Claudia McGehee\, who will discuss her work illustrating the new Centennial edition of the collection\, with artwork on display throughout the month. \n\n\n\nA panel of contemporary Iowa authors—Laura Farmer\, Marc Dickinson\, and Keith Lesmeister—will round out the program with a discussion of Suckow’s storytelling\, her depiction of Iowa communities\, and the lasting impact of her work. \n\n\n\nThis free\, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Iowa’s literary heritage and consider the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of place\, identity\, and history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/ruth-suckows-iowa-interiors-a-statewide-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:James Hearst Center for the Arts\, 304 West Seerly Blvd\, Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, 50613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172220Z
CREATED:20260903T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172220Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Burlington Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust” by Dr. Christine Beard. \n\n\n\nThis deeply moving and powerful lecture-recital delves into the extraordinary and often haunting role of music during the Holocaust\, examining repertoire banned by the SS Kulturkammer and what type of music was performed in the camps and ghettos. Through the heartbreaking stories of Jewish composers whose lives were extinguished by the Nazi regime\, Dr. Beard exposes how the Nazis twisted music into a weapon of psychological cruelty\, even as prisoners reclaimed it as a lifeline. In the darkest of circumstances\, music became a fragile sanctuary: an act of courage\, identity\, and resistance against a world intent on erasing them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-refuge-torture-resistance-the-role-of-music-during-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 210 Court St\, Burlington\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260126T215434Z
CREATED:20260126T215429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215434Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: The Good Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Join the People Active for Library Services (PALS) at the Stuart Public Library for a captivating presentation by Iowa-based storyteller\, musician\, and photographer Jason Walsmith. For more than 30 years\, Jason has traveled across North America—touring with his rock band The Nadas\, performing solo from Seattle to the Florida Keys\, and photographing people and places for brands and publications around the world.  \n\n\n\nAt this Speakers Bureau event\, Jason will present “The Good Stuff\,” an engaging look at how one part of Iowa navigated the Great Depression and Prohibition by producing a legendary bootleg whiskey known locally as “the good stuff.” Drawing from dozens of interviews and rich family histories\, he explores the legacy of Templeton Rye\, sharing the stories—and the songs—they inspired.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-the-good-stuff-3/
LOCATION:Stuart Public Library\, 111 Front St\, Stuart\, IA 50250\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T144426Z
CREATED:20250916T144419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T144426Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:The Bondurant Community Library will host Jeff Stein on September 10\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Stein—an award-winning broadcaster\, historian\, and author—shares fascinating stories of Iowans whose ideas\, talents\, and determination left a lasting mark. From the invention of the Eskimo Pie and the electric razor to nationally acclaimed musicians\, Oscar winners\, and history-making leaders\, Stein highlights the achievements of both famous and little-known Iowans. Based on his daily Iowa Almanac radio features\, this presentation is tailored to connect with local audiences and celebrate Iowa’s unique contributions to culture and history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowans-you-should-know-2/
LOCATION:Bondurant Community Library\, 104 2nd St NE\, Bondurant\, IA 50035\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T123000
DTSTAMP:20250908T143610Z
CREATED:20250908T143606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143610Z
UID:9698-1788521400-1788525000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:The Slater Public Library will welcome historian Darcy Maulsby on September 4\, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. for a captivating look at the Iowans aboard the Titanic. From orphan train riders to wealthy businessmen\, Maulsby shares the stories of first-\, second-\, and third-class passengers with Iowa ties\, exploring who survived and the enduring human drama of that fateful night. This program uncovers a little-known chapter of Iowa history and the lasting impact of the Titanic tragedy.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowas-lost-history-from-the-titanic/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA 50244\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260702T132551Z
CREATED:20260312T204824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T132551Z
UID:11366-1788456600-1788460200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: What Do We Stand For?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marshalltown Public Library for What Do We Stand For?\, a guided reflection and discussion series led by philosopher Scott Samuelson exploring the ideals behind the founding of the United States and how they resonate today. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding\, this program encourages dialogue about our democracy across perspectives and generations. Free and open to the public — no registration required. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/by-the-people-what-do-we-stand-for-8/
LOCATION:Marshalltown Public Library\, 105 W Boone St\, Marshalltown\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T191512Z
CREATED:20260730T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T191512Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: To "Educate" American Indians: An Early 20th Century History
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council Bluffs Public Library on September 1 for the presentation “To “Educate” American Indians: An Early 20th Century History” by Larry Skogen.  \n\n\n\nLarry Skogen has published the two-volume set To Educate American Indians: Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education\, 1900-1904 and 1905-1909. With these books he tells the history of this department specifically created for those educators “civilizing” America’s Native peoples and provides their selected complete papers delivered at annual NEA conferences. His lectures\, enhanced with period photographs\, help audiences learn about the history of Indian schools\, the educators who worked at them\, the curriculum they taught\, and their beliefs about Native students and their work with them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-to-educate-american-indians-an-early-20th-century-history/
LOCATION:Council Bluffs Public Library\, 400 Willow Ave\, Council Bluffs\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260114T193005Z
CREATED:20260114T193001Z
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SUMMARY:By the People: What Do We Stand For?
DESCRIPTION:Join philosopher Scott Samuelson for What Do We Stand For?\, a guided reflection and discussion series exploring the ideals behind the founding of the United States and how they resonate today. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding\, this program encourages dialogue about our democracy across perspectives and generations. Free and open to the public — no registration required. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/by-the-people-what-do-we-stand-for-2/
LOCATION:Bondurant Community Library\, 104 2nd St NE\, Bondurant\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260223T214358Z
CREATED:20260223T214353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214358Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: The Good Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Join the Corning Opera House for a captivating presentation by Iowa-based storyteller\, musician\, and photographer Jason Walsmith. For more than 30 years\, Jason has traveled across North America—touring with his rock band The Nadas\, performing solo from Seattle to the Florida Keys\, and photographing people and places for brands and publications around the world. His life on the road has evolved into a journey of adventure\, experiences\, and the stories that bring them all together. \n\n\n\nAt this Speakers Bureau event\, Jason will present “The Good Stuff\,” an engaging look at how one part of Iowa navigated the Great Depression and Prohibition by producing a legendary bootleg whiskey known locally as “the good stuff.” Drawing from dozens of interviews and rich family histories\, he explores the legacy of Templeton Rye\, sharing the stories—and the songs—they inspired.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-the-good-stuff-4/
LOCATION:Corning Opera House\, 800 Davis Ave\, Corning\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260730T190148Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Understanding the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Women’s Club on August 5th For “Understanding the Declaration of Independence\,” presented by Dr. Dennis Goldford.  \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Goldford examines this founding document in American history and its significance as more than just a statement to the British that “We’re outta here.” Examining the Declaration as a beautifully structured logical argument for why independence was justified\, Dr. Goldford guides participants through the major steps the Declaration took to make its case.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-understanding-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave.\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260205T151202Z
CREATED:20260205T151155Z
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UID:11114-1785571200-1787936400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Traveling Exhibit: Barns of Iowa at the Winterset Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Winterset Public Library in August to view Humanities Iowa’s traveling exhibit Barns of Iowa by Michael Harker.  \n\n\n\nThis collection of twenty 11 x 18 inch black and white photos captures the nostalgic beauty of barns as well as the enduring pride of the farmers who built them. Michael Harker began photographing these structures in 1993 with his rare artistic approach—shooting only one photo of each barn—one view of the facade\, interior\, or architectural detail that conveys its individual story. The actual barns are disappearing from Iowa at a rate of a thousand a year\, but Harker’s images visually preserve a foundation of the agrarian life—a piece of our Iowan identity. Featured by the Smithsonian Institution\, Barns of Iowa has been exhibited at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch\, the Department of Agriculture building in Des Moines\, and at the State Historical Society of Iowa. Distinctive descriptions written by Loren Horton\, retired Senior Historian of the State Historical Society\, accompany the photos. Photographer Michael Harker was also a part of HI’s Speakers Bureau.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/traveling-exhibit-barns-of-iowa-at-the-winterset-public-library/
LOCATION:Winterset Public Library\, 123 N 2nd St\, Winterset\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260213T212524Z
CREATED:20260213T212517Z
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UID:11171-1784975400-1784979000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents – Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Logan Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust by Dr. Christine Beard. \n\n\n\nThis deeply moving and powerful lecture-recital delves into the extraordinary and often haunting role of music during the Holocaust\, examining repertoire banned by the SS Kulturkammer and what type of music was performed in the camps and ghettos. Through the heartbreaking stories of Jewish composers whose lives were extinguished by the Nazi regime\, Dr. Beard exposes how the Nazis twisted music into a weapon of psychological cruelty\, even as prisoners reclaimed it as a lifeline. In the darkest of circumstances\, music became a fragile sanctuary: an act of courage\, identity\, and resistance against a world intent on erasing them.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-refuge-torture-resistance-the-role-of-music-during-the-holocaust-3/
LOCATION:Logan Public Library\, 121 E 6th St\, Logan\, Iowa\, 51546\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T183000
DTSTAMP:20251201T202719Z
CREATED:20251201T202717Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: The Good Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Public Library for a captivating presentation by Iowa-based storyteller\, musician\, and photographer Jason Walsmith. For more than 30 years\, Jason has traveled across North America—touring with his rock band The Nadas\, performing solo from Seattle to the Florida Keys\, and photographing people and places for brands and publications around the world. His life on the road has evolved into a journey of adventure\, experiences\, and the stories that bring them all together. \n\n\n\nAt this Speakers Bureau event\, Jason will present “The Good Stuff\,” an engaging look at how one part of Iowa navigated the Great Depression and Prohibition by producing a legendary bootleg whiskey known locally as “the good stuff.” Drawing from dozens of interviews and rich family histories\, he explores the legacy of Templeton Rye\, sharing the stories—and the songs—they inspired.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-the-good-stuff/
LOCATION:Newton Public Library\, 100 N 3rd Ave W\, Newton\, IA 50208\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T200000
DTSTAMP:20251104T213910Z
CREATED:20251104T213907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T213910Z
UID:10069-1784401200-1784404800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Steamboat Rock Historical Society for a presentation of speaker Tom Milligan’s one-man show Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel. \n\n\n\nIn this 45-minute 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/speakers-bureau-presents-grant-wood-prairie-rebel-2/
LOCATION:512 W. Market St\, 512 W. Market St.\, Steamboat Rock\, Iowa\, 50672\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20250909T175504Z
CREATED:20250909T175448Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Voicing a Cause\, Voicing a Self: Jane Addams at the Hull House
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Marshall County will host Helen Lewis on July 14\, 2026 for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Lewis\, an experienced educator and performer\, brings Jane Addams to life in full period costume\, exploring her work at Hull House and her lifelong dedication to social reform. Through this engaging presentation\, audiences will gain insight into Addams’ efforts to improve society\, advocate for the marginalized\, and discover her own identity and purpose as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-voicing-a-cause-voicing-a-self-jane-addams-at-the-hull-house/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Marshall County\, 202 E. Church St.\, Marshalltown\, Iowa\, 50158\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T170256Z
CREATED:20251014T200010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T170256Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Public Library will host historian and author Darcy Maulsby on July 13\, 2026\, for a fun\, interactive exploration of Iowa’s food heritage. From chili-and-cinnamon-roll traditions to Maid-Rites and RAGBRAI feasts\, Maulsby shares the stories behind the state’s iconic dishes and culinary customs. Based on her book A Culinary History of Iowa\, this program offers fascinating insights into the flavors\, people\, and culture that make Iowa cuisine uniquely Midwestern.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-savor-iowas-culinary-history-2/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260702T132830Z
CREATED:20260129T205833Z
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UID:11051-1783618200-1783621800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: What Do We Stand For?
DESCRIPTION:Join philosopher Scott Samuelson at the Waterloo Public Library for What Do We Stand For?\, a guided reflection and discussion series exploring the ideals behind the founding of the United States and how they resonate today. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding\, this program encourages dialogue about our democracy across perspectives and generations. Free and open to the public — no registration required. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/by-the-people-what-do-we-stand-for-7/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Library\, 415 Commercial St\, Waterloo\, IA\, United States
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