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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/
LOCATION:CoWork591\, 591 Young St\, Jesup\, IA 50648\, USA
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SUMMARY:Larry Stone: Gladys Black
DESCRIPTION:Gladys Black: The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird LadyThe late Gladys Black of Pleasantville was widely known throughout Iowa as a conservationist\, educator and amateur expert on birds. Larry and co-author Jon Stravers have written a book about Gladys. Larry’s slide program acknowledges this colorful woman’s impact on so many Iowans.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/larry-stone-gladys-black/
LOCATION:Jester Park Lodge\, 11121 NW Jester Park Dr\, Granger\, IA 50109\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T183000
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SUMMARY:Rich Tyler: Why Save an Old Barn?
DESCRIPTION:Should we let them fall down? What is the real value of preserving our past? The example used in this presentation is the restoration of The Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn. A story is told about how individuals and organizations rallied around Iowa farm history\, to contribute to the saving of this barn. The barn is open to the public\, and photographers\, artists and school children have all played an important role. How can you save your barn? What will they mean to future generations who grow up without them?
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rich-tyler-why-save-an-old-barn/
LOCATION:Sawmill Museum\, 2231 Grant St\, Clinton\, IA 52732\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T234055Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Grant Wood
DESCRIPTION:In 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/tom-milligan-grant-wood/
LOCATION:Elkader Public Library\, 130 N Main St\, Elkader\, IA 52043\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T231546Z
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SUMMARY:Debra Marquart: Poetry\, Music & The Environment
DESCRIPTION:POETRY\, MUSIC & THE ENVIRONMENT \nDebra Marquart is available to read from her creative work (poetry\, fiction\, memoir) and to perform music alone\, or with her band\, The Bone People. A singer-songwriter\, Marquart fuses poetry\, music\, and storytelling in her performances. The topics in Marquart’s five books and ongoing research projects range widely to include the following: agriculture and rural life; music performance and popular music history; immigration and travel; and environmental issues such as oil extraction and climate change. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/debra-marquart-poetry-music-the-environment/
LOCATION:Urbandale Public Library\, 3520 86th St\, Urbandale\, IA 50322\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T225641Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Sterling: 6-on-6 Girls Basketball in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:For most of the 20th cenury\, Iowa was known for its devotion to a unique form of women’s sport known as 6-on-6 girls’ basketball. As other states abandoned 6-on-6 in the 1970s\, Iowa remained committed to this half-court game until 1993\, when the final 6-player championship was held. This multi-media presentation recounts Iowa’s 6-on-6 history\, connects it to the development of girls’ and women’s sport in the United States\, and welcomes audience members to share their own stories and collections.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/jennifer-sterling-6-on-6-girls-basketball-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 123 3rd St W\, Ottumwa\, IA 52501\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220425T190000
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CREATED:20220420T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T225641Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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-2/
LOCATION:Carroll Public Library\, 118 E 5th St\, Carroll\, IA 51401\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220425T140000
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SUMMARY:Jeff Stein: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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/
LOCATION:Elk Horn Public Library\, 2027 Washington St\, Elk Horn\, IA 51531\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T222631Z
UID:2773-1650808800-1650812400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Snyder: Glimpses of Iowa's Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nEquipment Required: screen\, darkened room\, 6 ft. table and microphone.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rosa-snyder-glimpses-of-iowas-capitol-2/
LOCATION:English Valley History Center\, 108 N Main St\, North English\, IA 52316\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T150000
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UID:2775-1650808800-1650812400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Abby Dubisar: Farm Women as Global Citizens
DESCRIPTION:This virtual presentation draws upon the lifework of Ruth Buxton Sayre\, known during her lifetime as “First Lady of the Farm.” An Iowa native\, Sayre was appointed to President Eisenhower’s agricultural policy committee and served as the president of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)\, among many civic roles. This presentation illustrates how Sayre had to redefine the accepted characterization of women on farms not only to fulfill her own pursuits as a writer and speaker\, but also to convince farm women that they were not exempt from the responsibility of postwar reconstruction. Sayre’s papers are housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa\, in Iowa City. This project features materials included in the archive.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/abby-dubisar-farm-women-as-global-citizens/
LOCATION:https://gahc.org/event/farm-women-as-global-citizens-post-wwii-authority-of-the-first-lady-of-the-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193424Z
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UID:2771-1650808800-1650812400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Jeffrey 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/jeffrey-stein-from-the-battlefront-to-the-homefront/
LOCATION:American Legion Memorial Building\, 201-277 Poplar St\, Atlantic\, IA 50022\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220419T214102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T215641Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Iowa Student Poet Ambassador Inauguration
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 22\, Cedar Rapids Prairie junior Johnnie Each will be inaugurated in Des Moines as the 2022 Iowa Student Poet Ambassador (ISPA). \nEach will be inaugurated in the State Capitol Rotunda at 10 a.m. on Friday\, April 22\, as part of National Poetry Month.  Representatives from partner organizations will also be in attendance and poetry will be read by the inaugural Iowa Student Poet Ambassador\, Shreya Khullar\, as well as Each as the 2022 ISPA.  \n“The Poet Ambassador program recognizes an outstanding\, young writer and celebrates poetry and the literary arts in Iowa\,” sys Jan Warren\, assistant director for Student Services at the Belin-Blank Center in the University of Iowa College of Education\, and coordinator of the Iowa Scholastic Writing Awards. “We are so pleased that Ms. Each will continue in what is now an impressive tradition set by our inaugural Student Poet Ambassador\, Shreya Khullar.” \nThe ambassador was chosen from a select group of students who participated in either the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards or the Iowa Poetry Association. There were two rounds in the selection process: first\, a blind reading and ranking of each student’s poetry\, and then a selection committee made up of individuals from the partner organization selected Ms. Each based on her ability to serve in an ambassadorial role.  Each earned multiple gold medals at both the regional and national level in this year’s Scholastic competition for her poetry. She is also the recipient of the Paul Engle Essay Contest\, sponsored by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/2022-iowa-student-poet-ambassador-inauguration/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50319\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T215641Z
UID:2767-1650564000-1650567600@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. \nEquipment Required: screen\, darkened room\, 6 ft. table and microphone.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rosa-snyder-glimpses-of-iowas-capitol/
LOCATION:Winterset Public Library\, 123 N 2nd St\, Winterset\, IA 50273\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220419T214102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T214322Z
UID:2974-1650556800-1650558600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Films: Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Films youth from the Quad Cities have been busy interviewing difference makers in the community and will be premiering their short documentaries.  Fresh Films invites you to join them for a screening. Register here: https://freshfilms.org/programs/
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/fresh-films-documentary-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T213010Z
UID:2765-1650306600-1650310200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Rich Tyler: Your Grampa and Gramma's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farming in the late 1800s and early 1900s represents a lifestyle of hard work\, inventions\, prosperity and depression. This presentation focuses on a typical farmer\, Joshua Secrest\, who developed a successful livestock farm. It also reviews the dramatic development of ingenious farm machinery and tools that enabled growth and prosperity. Secrest built a large octagonal barn in 1883. The barn and farmstead were lost in the depression. Old farm tools are shared as part of the presentation. Some you won’t recognize.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/rich-tyler-your-grampa-and-grammas-farm/
LOCATION:Lied Public Library\, 100 E Garfield St\, Clarinda\, IA 51632\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T202511Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa City Foreign Relations Council: Writing about the Refugee and Immigrant Experience
DESCRIPTION:https://www.icfrc.org/program-information/writing-and-reading-about-the-refugee-and-immigrant-experience
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/iowa-city-foreign-relations-council-writing-about-the-refugee-and-immigrant-experience/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T190000
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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/
LOCATION:Emmetsburg Public Library\, 707 N Superior St\, Emmetsburg\, IA 50536\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022435
CREATED:20220407T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T200013Z
UID:2759-1649678400-1649680200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Debra Marquart: Sounding Our Place
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URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/debra-marquart-sounding-our-place/
LOCATION:Burt Public Library\, 119 Walnut St\, Burt\, IA 50522\, USA
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