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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260408T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171213Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's Sunday Series: Iowa's Ethnic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Sioux City for “Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage: A Short History\,” a presentation by John Liepa. \n\n\n\nEnjoy the unfolding and changing adventure of Iowa’s immigration history. Beginning with the Ioway\, one of 17 distinctive indigenous tribal groups\, we’ll trace chronologically who we are as Iowans. From Spanish explorers and French trappers\, traders and priests; to the dominant English\, Germans and Irish; to Scandinavians\, Dutch and Czechs\, we’ll explore why these group chose to leave their homelands and how they eventually ended up in Iowa. African-Americans\, Eastern Europeans and Hispanics have different stories to share along with other “newer” Iowans. This course is personal and interactive and we’ll work together to discover who we are\, and who we are becoming as Iowans. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the center’s Sunday Series\, supported in part by a Humanities Iowa Mini Grant.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/lewis-and-clark-interpretive-centers-sunday-series-iowas-ethnic-heritage/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center\, 900 Larsen Park Rd\, Sioux City\, Iowa\, 51103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260226T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T151439Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
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CREATED:20250924T152007Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
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CREATED:20260112T195412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T195416Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20250908T142155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T142229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20250908T141822Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20250908T134734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134919Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Nancy Drew: Iowa's Heroine to the World
DESCRIPTION:The City of Indianola Parks & Recreation will host Barbara Lounsberry on June 15\, 2026 at 1 p.m. for a fascinating look at the Iowa roots of one of literature’s most iconic detectives. Nancy Drew’s creator\, Mildred Augustine of Ladora\, was a trailblazing journalist\, pilot\, and author whose life was as inspiring as her famous character. Through engaging storytelling and vivid images\, Lounsberry celebrates Nancy Drew’s enduring legacy and Augustine’s remarkable contributions as a role model for generations.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-nancy-drew-iowas-heroine-to-the-world/
LOCATION:City of Indianola Parks & Rec\, 2204 W. 2nd Ave.\, Indianola\, Iowa\, 50125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260204T003045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T003047Z
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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:Save Our Depot in Red Oak will welcome historian Chad Timm on June 17\, 2026\, 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. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of Humanities Iowa’s statewide Speakers Bureau.
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-5/
LOCATION:Save Our Depot\, 305 S 2nd St.\, Red Oak\, Iowa\, 51566\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260114T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T194002Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Union Public Library\, 406 Commercial St\, Union\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260129T220910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220918Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents – Refuge\, Torture\, & Resistance: The Role of Music During the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council Bluffs 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/
LOCATION:Council Bluffs Public Library\, 400 Willow Ave\, Council Bluffs\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20250908T140956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T141015Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Where's Floppy? Celebrating an Iowa Television Icon
DESCRIPTION:The Winterset Public Library will welcome historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein on June 23\, 2026 at 5 p.m. for a nostalgic look back at The Floppy Show\, the beloved Iowa children’s television program that ran from 1957 to 1987. With stories\, photos\, and memorable moments from his book The Floppy Show\, Stein explores the humor\, charm\, and cultural impact of ventriloquist Duane Ellett and his famous sidekick. This fun\, family-friendly program celebrates a cherished chapter of Iowa’s television history.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-wheres-floppy-celebrating-an-iowa-television-icon-2/
LOCATION:Winterset Public Library\, 123 N 2nd St\, Winterset\, IA 50273\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260206T220724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T220727Z
UID:11137-1782568800-1782572400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cedar Rapids Public Library for the Speakers Bureau presentation “Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel: by Tom Milligan.  \n\n\n\nIn this 45-minute\, one-man show\, Grant Wood chats with the audience as if talking to an old friend across the backyard fence\, or maybe at his home at Five Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids. He tells us about his life and how he changed the art world forever with his work. It is the man behind American Gothic that we hear and see\, and the story of how he took the moments\, the memories and the people of our state to show the whole world the specialness of this Iowa. After the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions about Grant Wood and his life.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-grant-wood-prairie-rebel-3/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, 450 5th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260327T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T193516Z
UID:11490-1782928800-1782932400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: What Do We Stand For?
DESCRIPTION:Join philosopher Scott Samuelson at the Van Meter 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-10/
LOCATION:Van Meter Public Library\, 505 Grant St\, Van Meter\, Iowa\, 50261\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260114T192130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192711Z
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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/
LOCATION:Adel Public Library\, 303 S 10th St\, Adel\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
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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-5/
LOCATION:Waukee Public Library\, 950 S Warrior Lane\, Waukee\, Iowa\, 50263\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260129T205833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205843Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20251014T200010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T225350Z
UID:9930-1783944000-1783947600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Public Library will host historian and author Darcy Maulsby on February 9\, 2026\, for a fun\, interactive exploration of Iowa’s food heritage. From chili-and-cinnamon-roll traditions to Maid-Rites and RAGBRAI feasts\, 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:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20250909T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T175504Z
UID:9710-1784053800-1784057400@humanitiesiowa.org
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:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
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:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20251201T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202719Z
UID:10315-1784655000-1784658600@humanitiesiowa.org
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:20260725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260213T212517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212524Z
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:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260205T151155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T151202Z
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:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260223T214353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214358Z
UID:11221-1786107600-1786111200@humanitiesiowa.org
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:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124253
CREATED:20260114T193001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T193005Z
UID:10712-1786644000-1786647600@humanitiesiowa.org
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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