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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Response to Coop\, the Story of an Amish Conscientious Objector
DESCRIPTION:Join the German American Heritage Center for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Response to Coop\, the Story of an Amish Conscientious Objector” by Mary Swander. \n\n\n\nMary Swander will discuss her writing process and the research that went into her new drama called Coop. She will explain object theatre and why she embraced it for this work. She will recount how she got the original idea for the show and the choices she made to bring the story to the stage\, how both the set and the script were an act of discovery. She will also provide background on the Amish and the history of their stance of non-violent resistance throughout their history. The bulk of the play was mainly drawn from fictionalized oral histories from the Kalona area. Swander will discuss her connection to her neighbors and the help they provided\, including the Mennonite quartet who sang the hymns in the show. Audience members may ask questions or relate their own personal or family C.O. experiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-response-to-coop-the-story-of-an-amish-conscientious-objector-5/
LOCATION:German American Heritage Center & Museum\, 712 W 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: One Nation Under Whose God? Law\, Politics\, and Religion in America
DESCRIPTION:Join the Spencer Municipal Library Trust for the presentation “One Nation Under Whose God? Law\, Politics\, and Religion in America” by Dennis Goldford.  \n\n\n\n“Does the Constitution create a political order—a country—with a religious identity and mission of its own\, or does it create a political order that allows and encourages individuals to have their own religious identity and mission without having a religious identity and mission itself?”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-one-nation-under-whose-god-law-politics-and-religion-in-america/
LOCATION:Spencer Public Library\, 21 E 3rd St\, Spencer\, IA 51301\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
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CREATED:20250924T151708Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: How Iowa Met Baseball
DESCRIPTION:Join the Adel Public Library on April 21st for this presentation by speaker John Liepa.  \n\n\n\nHow Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths\, the History\, the PlayersOver the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins\, the early history and evolution of the game\, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-how-iowa-met-baseball/
LOCATION:Adel Public Library\, 303 S 10th St\, Adel\, IA 50003\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000
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CREATED:20251205T211851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T211853Z
UID:10424-1776772800-1776776400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Response to Coop\, the Story of an Amish Conscientious Objector
DESCRIPTION:Join Muscatine Community College for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Response to Coop\, the Story of an Amish Conscientious Objector” by Mary Swander.  \n\n\n\nMary Swander will discuss her writing process and the research that went into her new drama called Coop. She will explain object theatre and why she embraced it for this work. She will recount how she got the original idea for the show and the choices she made to bring the story to the stage\, how both the set and the script were an act of discovery. She will also provide background on the Amish and the history of their stance of non-violent resistance throughout their history. The bulk of the play was mainly drawn from fictionalized oral histories from the Kalona area. Swander will discuss her connection to her neighbors and the help they provided\, including the Mennonite quartet who sang the hymns in the show. Audience members may ask questions or relate their own personal or family C.O. experiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-response-to-coop-the-story-of-an-amish-conscientious-objector/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
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CREATED:20250908T141409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T141426Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Camp Dodge: Home Away From Home\, 1917-1918
DESCRIPTION:On April 21\, 2026 at 6 p.m.\, the Winterset Public Library will host military historian Michael Vogt for a presentation on the history of Camp Dodge during World War I. Using period images\, maps\, letters\, and data\, Vogt explores how the small Iowa National Guard camp was transformed into the state’s largest military base\, where more than 37\,000 Iowans trained before heading overseas. This program offers a compelling look at the lives of young men who left home—many for the first time—to serve in the Great War.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-camp-dodge-home-away-from-home-1917-1918/
LOCATION:Winterset Public Library\, 123 N 2nd St\, Winterset\, IA 50273\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260114T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194928Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd\, Johnston\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
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CREATED:20251028T221036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T221039Z
UID:10045-1776884400-1776888000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: American Dreamer – The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Experience Iowa history brought to life through a powerful one-man performance by longtime Iowa actor Tom Milligan. In American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace\, Milligan portrays the visionary agricultural innovator\, founder of Pioneer Hi-Bred seed corn\, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture\, and Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Based on the award-winning biography by Senator John C. Culver and John Hyde\, this one-act play explores Wallace’s lasting influence on agriculture and politics\, as well as his enduring vision for a better future.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-american-dreamer-the-life-and-times-of-henry-a-wallace/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA 50010\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000
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CREATED:20260327T191810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191812Z
UID:11488-1776969000-1776972600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: What Do We Stand For?
DESCRIPTION:Join philosopher Scott Samuelson at the Lied 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-9/
LOCATION:Lied Public Library\, 100 E Garfield St\, Clarinda\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260219T225141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T225144Z
UID:11201-1777316400-1777320000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Appanoose County Historical Society on April 27\, 2026\, for a one-man performance by Pete Grady\, Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant. Through storytelling\, period music\, and historic images\, Grady brings to life the Civil War general and 18th President of the United States. This engaging and insightful portrayal explores Grant’s military triumphs\, his presidency\, and his enduring legacy as both a leader and a family man.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-unconditional-surrender-a-visit-with-ulysses-s-grant-7/
LOCATION:Ritz Theater\, Ray C. Walden American Legion Post 214\, 119 E Van Buren\, Centerville\, Iowa\, 52544\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260205T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T150227Z
UID:11110-1777881600-1789923600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Traveling Exhibit: David Plowden's Iowa at the Sioux City Art Center
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Sioux City Art Center in May-September 2026 to see David Plowden’s Iowa\, a traveling exhibit of David Plowden’s photography from Humanities Iowa.  \n\n\n\nDavid Plowden’s Iowa\, a series of black and white photographs shot over four decades\, takes a sharp and expansive view of Iowa’s rural communities and agricultural landscapes\, including barns\, grain elevators\, rail lines\, businesses\, highways\, and the remains of once-busy towns. Since Plowden rarely captures any of the people who live in these towns\, the images feel both familiar and slightly estranged. Plowden doesn’t editorialize. He doesn’t frame his subjects with nostalgia or critique. He sees what is there and photographs it with quiet conviction. The 64 photographs in the series create a portrait of Iowa that’s plainspoken\, layered\, and a little uncanny. You get the sense that change is not the same as progress. It is one person’s history of a place\, but it’s also about us: what we notice\, what we overlook\, and what lingers after we leave.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/traveling-exhibit-david-plowdens-iowa-at-the-sioux-city-art-center/
LOCATION:Sioux City Art Center\, 225 Nebraska St\, Sioux City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251118T214628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T214636Z
UID:10253-1778002200-1778005800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: AI and the Human Future
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Public Library for the presentation AI and the Human Future by Scott Samuelson. \n\n\n\nThis presentation focuses on the big moral and political issues surrounding artificial intelligence. What exactly is AI? Can it make our lives and our communities better\, or is it going to take all our jobs and kill us off? Can AI respect privacy\, or is privacy a thing of the past? Who is responsible when AI screws up? Can AI be moral? What does the future of humanity hold as we move through this technological revolution? Neither pro-AI nor anti-AI\, this presentation is intended to get people thinking more deeply about the central issues raised by the new technology and how they might relate to it in their own lives.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-ai-and-the-human-future-3/
LOCATION:Newton Public Library\, 100 N 3rd Ave W\, Newton\, IA 50208\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251104T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T212925Z
UID:10065-1778004000-1778007600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Waverly Public Library will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo on May 5\, 2026 for a first-person presentation that brings history to life. Appearing in full Union Army uniform\, Fargo portrays an Iowa soldier returning from the war\, sharing vivid stories of battlefield experiences and the challenges of daily life during the conflict. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the “soldier\,” making this an engaging and educational program for all ages.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-just-before-the-battle-mother-a-visit-from-a-civil-war-soldier-6/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20250923T214256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T214303Z
UID:9793-1778086800-1778090400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Obermann Center Presents: Wide Lens: Conflict & Resolution
DESCRIPTION:The Wide Lens series highlights the breadth and depth of research happening at the University of Iowa. By bringing together scholars from wide-ranging fields\, the annual event showcases innovative projects and fresh perspectives.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/obermann-center-presents-wide-lens-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20250916T144043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T144047Z
UID:9741-1778234400-1778238000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: General Laura Program
DESCRIPTION:The Bricker-Price Block in Earlham will host Sarah Uthoff on May 8\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Uthoff\, a librarian\, educator\, and nationally recognized Laura Ingalls Wilder researcher\, presents an engaging overview of Wilder’s life and legacy. Featuring slides from all the historic Wilder sites\, this program offers audiences of all ages a chance to connect with the beloved author and pioneer era she chronicled.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-general-laura-program/
LOCATION:Bricker-Price Block\, 105 S Chestnut Ave\, Earlham\, IA 50072\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251014T200607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T200613Z
UID:9934-1778500800-1778504400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowa's Lost History from the Titanic
DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Public Library will host Darcy Maulsby on May 11\, 2026\, for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Maulsby uncovers the remarkable and often overlooked Iowa connections to the Titanic disaster of 1912. From orphan train riders to immigrants\, farmers\, and businesspeople\, audiences will hear the haunting and poignant stories of Iowans aboard the doomed ship. This engaging presentation blends historical research with storytelling\, revealing the enduring human drama behind one of history’s most famous maritime tragedies.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowas-lost-history-from-the-titanic-4/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251112T211206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211216Z
UID:10162-1778522400-1778526000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: General Laura Program
DESCRIPTION:The Dubuque County Library will host Sarah Uthoff on May 11\, 2026\, for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Uthoff\, a librarian\, educator\, and nationally recognized Laura Ingalls Wilder researcher\, presents an engaging overview of Wilder’s life and legacy. Featuring slides from all the historic Wilder sites\, this program offers audiences of all ages a chance to connect with the beloved author and pioneer era she chronicled.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-general-laura-program-3/
LOCATION:Dubuque County Library – Asbury Branch\, 5290 Asbury Rd\, Dubuque\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20250909T175024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T175033Z
UID:9707-1778610600-1778614200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Marshall County will host a Speakers Bureau program with O.J. Fargo on May 12\, 2026. A historian\, author\, and Civil War re-enactor\, Fargo brings Iowa’s past to life in a first-person portrayal of a Union soldier returning from war. His presentation\, Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier\, offers an engaging look at Iowa’s role in the conflict\, complete with authentic regalia\, artifacts\, and interactive dialogue. Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and connect directly with the “soldier” for a vivid experience of history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-just-before-the-battle-mother-a-visit-from-a-civil-war-soldier-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251001T174117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T174131Z
UID:9830-1778610600-1778614200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home 1917–1918
DESCRIPTION:The Big Creek Historical Society will host historian Michael Vogt on May 12\, 2026\, for a program exploring the pivotal role of Camp Dodge during World War I. \n\n\n\nVogt\, curator at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum\, will share the story of how Camp Dodge grew from a small National Guard camp into Iowa’s largest military base. Through period photographs\, maps\, letters\, and data\, audiences will discover how over 37\,000 Iowans left farms\, towns\, and cities to train for the First World War. For many\, Camp Dodge became their first step away from home—and their “home away from home.”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-camp-dodge-home-away-from-home-1917-1918-4/
LOCATION:Big Creek Historical Society\, 116 S. Third St.\, Polk City\, Iowa\, 50226\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20250908T132641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154935Z
UID:9649-1778677200-1778680800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Greyhounds and Hawkeyes: Iowa in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Depot\, Inc. in Red Oak on May 13\, 2026 at 1 p.m. as Civil War historian O.J. Fargo explores Iowa’s role in the conflict from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Drawing on his extensive research\, Fargo highlights the everyday experiences of Iowa soldiers in the field\, the struggles faced on the home front\, and the political climate of the era. This engaging program offers a deeper understanding of how Iowans shaped—and were shaped by—the Civil War.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-greyhounds-and-hawkeyes-iowa-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Save Our Depot\, 308 S 2nd St.\, Red Oak\, Iowa\, 51566\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20250916T144721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T144728Z
UID:9747-1778781600-1778785200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:The Bondurant Community Library will host Darcy Maulsby on May 14\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Maulsby takes audiences on a journey along the historic Lincoln Highway\, better known today as Highway 30. Developed more than a century ago\, the Lincoln Highway transformed travel in Iowa and across America. In this engaging presentation\, Maulsby shares stories of innovation\, community spirit\, and the enduring sense of freedom tied to America’s first transcontinental highway—an adventure that might just inspire your next Iowa road trip.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-adventures-along-the-historic-lincoln-highway-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Bondurant Community Library\, 104 2nd St NE\, Bondurant\, IA 50035\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260223T203241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203424Z
UID:11215-1778936400-1778940000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bentonsport Improvement Association on May 16\, 2026\, for a one-man performance by Pete Grady\, Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant. Through storytelling\, period music\, and historic images\, Grady brings to life the Civil War general and 18th President of the United States. This engaging and insightful portrayal explores Grant’s military triumphs\, his presidency\, and his enduring legacy as both a leader and a family man.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-unconditional-surrender-a-visit-with-ulysses-s-grant-8/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, Hawk Drive\, Bentonsport\, Iowa\, 52565\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260203T221031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T221034Z
UID:11089-1779091200-1779123600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: Open Book
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Rural Middle School Health Conference at the University of Iowa for Open Book\, a dialogue-centered program that invites participants to reflect on history\, culture\, and civic life through conversations with culture bearers from their own communities. Program time and location TBA.  \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-open-book-3/
LOCATION:Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20251112T204054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204121Z
UID:10138-1779301800-1779305400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:O.J. 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.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-just-before-the-battle-mother-a-visit-from-a-civil-war-soldier-7/
LOCATION:Sac City Public Library\, 1001 W Main St.\, Sac City\, Iowa\, 50583\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034406
CREATED:20260324T140214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T140216Z
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SUMMARY:An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Step into Iowa’s rich baseball history at this daylong public program hosted by the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation. Featuring a free exhibition of historian John Liepa’s extensive collection of Iowa baseball memorabilia—spanning the 1850s to today—visitors can explore rare artifacts\, historic photographs\, and stories of Iowa’s early players and pioneers. Knowledgeable volunteers\, authors\, and baseball historians will be on hand throughout the day to engage with visitors and share insights. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with a public lecture\, “Baseball’s Origins: The Civil War’s Role in Spreading the Game to Iowa\,” examining how the game grew during the Civil War era and took root across the state. \n\n\n\nThis engaging program invites audiences to connect with Iowa’s cultural history through artifacts\, storytelling\, and community conversation. \n\n\n\n📅 May 27\, 2026 | 12-5 p.m. (Exhibit) & 7–8:30 p.m. (Program)🎟 Free and open to the public
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/an-exploration-of-baseballs-history-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave.\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Butter Together
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Pratt\, official butter sculptor for the Iowa State Fair\, at Western Home Communities on June 1 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-presents-butter-together-4/
LOCATION:Windridge Independent Living\, 5311 Hyacinth Dr\, Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, 50613\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Working with the Enemy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Adel Public Library on June 2\, 2026 for this presentation by speaker Chad Timm. \n\n\n\nWorking 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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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/speakers-bureau-presents-working-with-the-enemy/
LOCATION:Adel Public Library\, 303 S 10th St\, Adel\, IA 50003\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
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SUMMARY:Open Book Program at WDM Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Humanities Iowa for an Open Book program at West Des Moines Public Library — an evening of storytelling\, dialogue\, and authentic personal connection.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Books: \n\n\n\n\nFazal Moneer Adil – A first-generation Afghan refugee\, writer\, community leader\, and entrepreneur\, Fazal’s life has spanned multiple countries and cultures. He now advocates for and supports refugee families in Iowa through his work with the Iowa Afghan Community and Cultural Organization (IACCO).\n\n\n\nSylvia Nemmers – Born blind and told she shouldn’t study science\, Sylvia persevered to earn a PhD in Environmental Science (Soil Chemistry) and now chairs one of the largest environmental science programs in the U.S. She has lived in six countries and seven states and is fluent in Arabic.\n\n\n\n\nThis free program invites participants to hear\, reflect\, and engage with these compelling stories\, fostering dialogue and connection across diverse experiences.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/open-book-program-at-wdm-public-library/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
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CREATED:20251118T221840Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Political Polarization: It's Ugly\, and There's No End in Sight
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Public Library for Dennis Goldford’s presentation\, Political Polarization: It’s Ugly\, and There’s No End in Sight\, on June 4. Program description:  \n\n\n\nAmerican 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/speakers-bureau-presents-political-polarization-its-ugly-and-theres-no-end-in-sight/
LOCATION:Newton Public Library\, 100 N 3rd Ave W\, Newton\, IA 50208\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T110000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Working with the Enemy: German\, Italian\, and Japanese Prisoners of War in Iowa during the Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Bricker-Price Block will welcome historian Chad Timm on June 5\, 2026 at 10 a.m. for a presentation on Iowa’s little-known World War II prisoner of war camps. Chad Timm explores life in the camps at Algona and Clarinda\, the labor POWs provided to local farmers\, and the complex relationships between prisoners and communities. This program sheds light on a surprising chapter of Iowa’s wartime history and the humanity found amid conflict.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-working-with-the-enemy-german-italian-and-japanese-prisoners-of-war-in-iowa-during-the-second-world-war-2/
LOCATION:Bricker-Price Block\, 105 S Chestnut Ave\, Earlham\, IA 50072\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Rural Schools Museum of Odebolt will host Pete Grady on June 13\, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. for a one-man performance that brings Civil War General and 18th President Ulysses S. Grant to life. Through storytelling\, period music\, and historic images\, Grady explores Grant’s military victories\, presidential leadership\, and personal life\, offering an informative\, humorous\, and moving portrayal of one of America’s most influential figures.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-unconditional-surrender-a-visit-with-ulysses-s-grant-2/
LOCATION:Iowa Rural Schools Museum of Odebolt\, 201 W Third St\, Odebolt\, Iowa\, 51458\, United States
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