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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/
LOCATION:Mason City Public Library\, 225 2nd St SE\, Mason City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T100144Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Spencer Public Library\, 21 E 3rd St\, Spencer\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230927T050210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T094700Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231031T063122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T093200Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Iowa’s Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:What 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/
LOCATION:Coggon Public Library\, 202 E Main St\, Coggon\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230919T044703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T093200Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Council Bluffs Public Library\, 400 Willow Ave\, Council Bluffs\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231221T084639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T093104Z
UID:7130-1704997800-1705001400@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.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/pete-grady-unconditional-surrender-19/
LOCATION:Zearing Community Center\, 106 E Main St\, Zearing\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230913T043202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T090201Z
UID:6403-1704193200-1704196800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Cartoons & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Cartoons & Conservation: A Visit with Ding DarlingIn this 45-minute presentation\, Jay N. “Ding” Darling visits with the audience\, as an old friend\, in his 11th office at The Des Moines Register. Beginning with his early years in Sioux City where as a young boy where he became aware of the natural world around him while developing skills as an editorial cartoonist\, he recalls his remarkable life journey. His story continues to include two Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoons for the Register and a remarkable career as a nationally known conservationist. From the introduction of The Duck Stamp to the creation of the National Wildlife Federation\, Darling’s influence was felt not only through his cartoons but his actions as well. Considered by many to be one of the most important members of the modern conservation movement in the first half of the 20th century\, the impact of his work is still felt today.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/tom-milligan-cartoons-conservation-3/
LOCATION:Jester Park Nature Center\, 12130 NW 128th St\, Madrid\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231108T063408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T081611Z
UID:6813-1701975600-1701979200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Hava Tirosh-Saamuelson: The Preciousness of Being Human"
DESCRIPTION:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/12-14-tirosh-samuelson-the-preciousness-of-being-human-a-judaic-perspective-on-embodiment-death-and-immortality/
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/hava-tirosh-saamuelson-the-preciousness-of-being-human/
LOCATION:Drake University\, 2507 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231012T060208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T081611Z
UID:6621-1701975600-1701977400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: From the Battlefront to the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Iowa Broadcasters Go To WarThe bravery of American military members has been well-documented\, often due to the unique reporting done by Iowa-based broadcasters on the scene. This presentation includes segments from a documentary by the same name\, featuring vintage broadcasts and interviews with the journalists who covered conflicts from World War II to the first Gulf War: a 50-year span. Iowa broadcast historian Jeff Stein\, the documentary producer\, tells of the challenges the reporters faced in doing their jobs relaying information to a waiting audience and\, at times\, reassuring them of the safety of Iowans serving thousands of miles away.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jeff-stein-from-the-battlefront-to-the-homefront-2/
LOCATION:Traer Public Library\, 531 2nd St\, Traer\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231014T060152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T081704Z
UID:6632-1701801000-1701804600@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-17/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T081704Z
UID:6341-1701777600-1701781200@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-15/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231014T060152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T080201Z
UID:6631-1701369000-1701372600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Sara Maniscalco Robinson: Hear Iowa Veteran's Stories in Their Own Words
DESCRIPTION:Hear Iowa Veteran’s Stories In Their Own WordsSurviving a Prisoner or War (POW) Camp\, describing the sight\, sounds and smells of Vietnam\, feeling the bitter cold of a Korean winter. Sara has heard them all and wants to share these amazing first-hand accounts with you. No one speaks better about the experiences of war than the veterans themselves. Sara preserves these stories through video to help educate the public about life in the military. You will hear accounts of the day Pearl Harbor was bombed and the morning the Twin Towers were attacked\, what it was like to be a woman in the military in WWII and what it feels like to be in and IED explosion driving across Iraq.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sara-maniscalco-robinson-hear-iowa-veterans-stories-in-their-own-words-8/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T064659Z
UID:6340-1700404200-1700407800@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-14/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20231108T063407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T064615Z
UID:6811-1700074800-1700078400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Muhammad Faruque: Immortality through AI?
DESCRIPTION:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/11-15-faruque-immortality-through-ai-transhumanism-human-nature-and-islamic-philosophy/
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/muhammad-faruque-immortality-through-ai/
LOCATION:Drake University\, 2507 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230818T034659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T064615Z
UID:6299-1700071200-1700074800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Bernal and Marlen Medoza: Building Hispanic/Latinx Community in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Bernal and Marlen Mendoze: Building Hispanic/Latinx Community in Iowa \nhttps://www.icfrc.org/events-calendar.html
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/elizabeth-bernal-and-marlen-medoza-building-hispanic-latinx-community-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230912T041704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T064640Z
UID:6382-1699986600-1699990200@humanitiesiowa.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T041659Z
UID:6338-1699986600-1699990200@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.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/pete-grady-unconditional-surrender-13/
LOCATION:Mowry Irvine Mansion\, 503 W Main St\, Marshalltown\, IA 50158\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T064640Z
UID:6339-1699986600-1699990200@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.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/pete-grady-unconditional-surrender-13-2/
LOCATION:Mowry Irvine Mansion\, 503 W Main St\, Marshalltown\, IA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T041659Z
UID:6327-1699963200-1699966800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace
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-life-and-times-of-henry-a-wallace/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA 51653\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T064640Z
UID:6329-1699963200-1699966800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace
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-life-and-times-of-henry-a-wallace-2/
LOCATION:Lakin Library and Envisioning Center\, 725 Main St\, Tabor\, IA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230920T044607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T064638Z
UID:6460-1699898400-1699902000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Sara Maniscalco Robinson: Iowa Veteran's Stories in Their Own Words
DESCRIPTION:Hear Iowa Veteran’s Stories In Their Own WordsSurviving a Prisoner or War (POW) Camp\, describing the sight\, sounds and smells of Vietnam\, feeling the bitter cold of a Korean winter. Sara has heard them all and wants to share these amazing first-hand accounts with you. No one speaks better about the experiences of war than the veterans themselves. Sara preserves these stories through video to help educate the public about life in the military. You will hear accounts of the day Pearl Harbor was bombed and the morning the Twin Towers were attacked\, what it was like to be a woman in the military in WWII and what it feels like to be in and IED explosion driving across Iraq.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sara-maniscalco-robinson-iowa-veterans-stories-in-their-own-words/
LOCATION:Carroll Public Library\, 118 E 5th St\, Carroll\, IA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230926T050107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T064659Z
UID:6485-1699794000-1699797600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Larry Stone: Whitetail: Treasure\, Trophy or Trouble?
DESCRIPTION:Whitetail: Treasure\, Trophy or Trouble?Although Iowa’s original deer herd vanished in the face of white settlement\, the animals rebounded during the 20th century to the point of overpopulation. Adapted from a 2003 book written for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources\, “Whitetail” traces that history. It’s a story with broad appeal to farmers\, hunters\, motorists and wildlife watchers—anyone whose life has been affected by Iowa deer.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/larry-stone-whitetail-treasure-trophy-or-trouble/
LOCATION:Ionia Community Library\, 101 W Iowa St\, Ionia\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230926T050107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T064610Z
UID:6483-1699615800-1699619400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Sarah Uthoff: Laura Ingalls Wilder Packing Up
DESCRIPTION:Packing UpLook in on Laura Ingalls Wilder as she is packing up to move to Missouri. Each artifact in the old chest holds a story.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/sarah-uthoff-laura-ingalls-wilder-packing-up/
LOCATION:Slater Public Library\, 105 N Tama St\, Slater\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230907T041653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T064700Z
UID:6359-1699552800-1699556400@humanitiesiowa.org
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-7/
LOCATION:Elkader Public Library\, 130 N Main St\, Elkader\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230818T034659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T063407Z
UID:6298-1699444800-1699448400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Eyad Said: Home is Somewhere Between Syria and Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Eyad Said: Home is Somewhere Between Syria and Iowa \nhttps://www.icfrc.org/events-calendar.html
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/eyad-said-home-is-somewhere-between-syria-and-iowa/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T063154Z
UID:6334-1699297200-1699300800@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-3/
LOCATION:West Bend Public Library\, 316 S Broadway Ave\, West Bend\, IA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T041659Z
UID:6335-1699297200-1699300800@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-4/
LOCATION:West Bend Public Library\, 316 S Broadway Ave\, West Bend\, IA 50597\, USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T041659Z
UID:6330-1699290000-1699293600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Snyder: Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Glimpses of Iowa’s Capitol: Its History\, Art\, Architecture and Restoration \nJoin former state restoration painter\, Rosa Snyder\, as she divulges untold stories and reveals hidden treasures of Iowa’s most recognized landmark. When the building was constructed back in the 1870s-1880s almost every one of the 120 rooms was decorated with intricate designs on the ceilings and walls. Over time many of the motifs were covered with paint. Starting in the 1980s\, it was decided to uncover and recreate these elaborate designs. During this presentation\, several aspects of restoration will be explained in detail: the discovery process\, necessary tools\, varieties of paints\, types of gold leaf and different step-by-step application techniques. Additionally\, a number of before and after photos of several rooms will be revealed and photos of one-of-a-kind artworks created by well-known artists and placed throughout the building shared. The audience will learn about little known historical facts and view photographs of areas not normally seen by visitors.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rosa-snyder-glimpses-of-iowas-capitol-3/
LOCATION:Terrace Hill Historic Site\, 2300 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230906T041659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T063154Z
UID:6331-1699290000-1699293600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Snyder: Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Thisis a free program\, but advance registration is required as space is limited.RSVP by email only to claire.sowder@governor.iowa.gov. Please include first and lastnames of each attendee. \n \nGlimpses of Iowa’s Capitol: Its History\, Art\, Architecture and Restoration \nJoin former state restoration painter\, Rosa Snyder\, as she divulges untold stories and reveals hidden treasures of Iowa’s most recognized landmark. When the building was constructed back in the 1870s-1880s almost every one of the 120 rooms was decorated with intricate designs on the ceilings and walls. Over time many of the motifs were covered with paint. Starting in the 1980s\, it was decided to uncover and recreate these elaborate designs. During this presentation\, several aspects of restoration will be explained in detail: the discovery process\, necessary tools\, varieties of paints\, types of gold leaf and different step-by-step application techniques. Additionally\, a number of before and after photos of several rooms will be revealed and photos of one-of-a-kind artworks created by well-known artists and placed throughout the building shared. The audience will learn about little known historical facts and view photographs of areas not normally seen by visitors.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rosa-snyder-glimpses-of-iowas-capitol-4/
LOCATION:Terrace Hill Historic Site\, 2300 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230550
CREATED:20230908T041701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T063201Z
UID:6371-1699092000-1699095600@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-5/
LOCATION:Stuart Public Library\, 501 Front St\, Stuart\, IA\, United States
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