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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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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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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:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T140000
DTSTAMP: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:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T151531Z
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SUMMARY:Barberman: The Alexander Clark Story
DESCRIPTION:An original full-length play written by Cianon Jones and directed by Josh Turner\, Barberman brings to life Alexander Clark\, a Muscatine resident and early advocate for equal rights in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and the Muscatine Art Center\, the production features University of Iowa theatre graduate students in a fully staged performance with set\, lighting\, and costumes. The play will also be filmed for use in Iowa high school history classrooms. \n\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by a Humanities Iowa Mini Grant.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/barberman-the-alexander-clark-story-4/
LOCATION:Muscatine Community College Black Box Theater\, 152 Colorado Street\, Muscatine\, Iowa\, 52761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T151319Z
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SUMMARY:Barberman: The Alexander Clark Story
DESCRIPTION:An original full-length play written by Cianon Jones and directed by Josh Turner\, Barberman brings to life Alexander Clark\, a Muscatine resident and early advocate for equal rights in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and the Muscatine Art Center\, the production features University of Iowa theatre graduate students in a fully staged performance with set\, lighting\, and costumes. The play will also be filmed for use in Iowa high school history classrooms. \n\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by a Humanities Iowa Mini Grant.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/barberman-the-alexander-clark-story-3/
LOCATION:Muscatine Community College Black Box Theater\, 152 Colorado Street\, Muscatine\, Iowa\, 52761\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:Barberman: The Alexander Clark Story
DESCRIPTION:An original full-length play written by Cianon Jones and directed by Josh Turner\, Barberman brings to life Alexander Clark\, a Muscatine resident and early advocate for equal rights in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and the Muscatine Art Center\, the production features University of Iowa theatre graduate students in a fully staged performance with set\, lighting\, and costumes. The play will also be filmed for use in Iowa high school history classrooms. \n\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by a Humanities Iowa Mini Grant.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/barberman-the-alexander-clark-story-2/
LOCATION:Muscatine Community College Black Box Theater\, 152 Colorado Street\, Muscatine\, Iowa\, 52761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T103000
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DTSTAMP:20250908T141841Z
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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:20260612T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T150830Z
CREATED:20260520T150824Z
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SUMMARY:Barberman: The Alexander Clark Story
DESCRIPTION:An original full-length play written by Cianon Jones and directed by Josh Turner\, Barberman brings to life Alexander Clark\, a Muscatine resident and early advocate for equal rights in Iowa. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and the Muscatine Art Center\, the production features University of Iowa theatre graduate students in a fully staged performance with set\, lighting\, and costumes. The play will also be filmed for use in Iowa high school history classrooms. \n\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by a Humanities Iowa Mini Grant.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/barberman-the-alexander-clark-story/
LOCATION:Muscatine Community College Black Box Theater\, 152 Colorado Street\, Muscatine\, Iowa\, 52761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20250908T142229Z
CREATED:20250908T142155Z
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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:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20251118T221845Z
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:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260112T195416Z
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:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20250924T152012Z
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:20260601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T151439Z
CREATED:20260226T151435Z
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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:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131608Z
CREATED:20260414T131054Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Memorial Day\, the City of North Liberty welcomes the public to attend a free Civil War history performance at Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park on Friday\, May 29. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive at noon for a free performance of “Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant” by Pete Grady\, former Iowa Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General. Performance run time is approximately 70 minutes. No need to register for this program\, just drop-in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by a grant through Humanities Iowa and the State Historical Society\, Inc. of Iowa. A cultural resource for Iowans since 1971\, Humanities Iowa brings humanities programs into the heart of Iowa communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Unconditional Surrender” features period music\, photographs\, and cartoons as Grant reviews his life as he struggles to complete his memoirs just days before his death at the age of 63. The program is an informative\, humorous\, and touching portrayal of the victorious General whose strategy and tenacity won the Civil War\, the President who struggled to rebuild his nation after the war\, and the husband and father whose final efforts were devoted to the financial support of his wife and family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersons over 55 years of age are welcome to register for the pre-performance 55+ Connections Lunch on RecDesk beginning May 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, reach out to North Liberty Assistant Adult Librarian Corrie Brase at cbrase@northlibertyiowa.org or (319) 626-5608. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe City of North Liberty is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the City’s programs\, activities\, and services. To request reasonable accommodations\, contact the City’s Outreach & Access Coordinator by phone at (319) 626-5755 or by email at acobb@northlibertyiowa.org.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-unconditional-surrender-a-visit-with-ulysses-s-grant-9/
LOCATION:Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park\, 1565 St Andrews Dr\, North Liberty\, Iowa\, 52317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T194223Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Grant Program: Diamond Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Explore the shared history of baseball and international diplomacy. Join IRIS\, Iowa Sister States\, Japan America Society of Iowa\, and the Des Moines Sister Cities Commission for a screening of Diamond Diplomacy\, followed by a Q&A with director Yuriko Gamo Romer. \n\n\n\nThis documentary traces how baseball became a cultural bridge between the United States and Japan—from exhibition tours featuring legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to the modern era of stars like Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani. Through stories of sport\, diplomacy\, and cultural exchange\, the film explores how baseball helped shape understanding between two nations across generations. \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, May 27 | 7 p.m.📍 Varsity Cinema\, Des Moines \n\n\n\nThis Humanities Iowa Mini Grant-supported program invites audiences to connect with history\, culture\, and community through the shared language of baseball.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/mini-grant-program-diamond-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Varsity Cinema\, 1207 25th St\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50311\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260324T140216Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T171213Z
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:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20251112T204121Z
CREATED:20251112T204054Z
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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:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260203T221034Z
CREATED:20260203T221031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T221034Z
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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:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260223T203424Z
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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:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T144728Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260113T154935Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T174131Z
CREATED:20251001T174117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T174131Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20250909T175033Z
CREATED:20250909T175024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T175033Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20251112T211216Z
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:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T200613Z
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:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200857Z
CREATED:20260508T113058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200857Z
UID:10664-1778265000-1778268600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:By the People: Open Book
DESCRIPTION:Join Humanities Iowa and CultureALL for an Open Book program at Drake University — an afternoon of storytelling\, dialogue\, and authentic personal connection.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Book: \n\n\n\n\nTone The MoveMaker – A street hustler turned artist and designer\, Tone transforms his experiences into creative work at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines and shares how he helps others turn struggles into strengths through his brand\, Designed by the Streets.\n\n\n\n\nThis free program invites participants to hear\, reflect\, and engage with these compelling stories — sparking dialogue and connection across experiences and perspectives. \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/open-book-at-drake-university/
LOCATION:Drake University\, 2507 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20250916T144047Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20250923T214303Z
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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