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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Researching Your Civil War Ancestor
DESCRIPTION:The Pella Public Library will host David Connon on January 15\, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Connon\, an independent researcher and writer\, shares practical strategies for uncovering the stories of Civil War ancestors—whether they fought for the Union or the Confederacy. Drawing on his extensive research into Iowans who served on both sides\, Connon offers guidance\, resources\, and insights to help participants deepen their family history research. Audience members will also have the opportunity to share their own discoveries and questions.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-researching-your-civil-war-ancestor/
LOCATION:Pella Public Library\, 603 Main St\, Pella\, IA 50219\, USA
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and focuses the first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement\, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by O. J. Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during the conflict. During and after the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the “soldier\,” who stays in character. The speaker will bring an artifact display and full electronic Civil War roster of all men who served in and from Iowa. It can be searched by name\, city\, county and/or birthplace
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-just-before-the-battle-mother-a-visit-from-a-civil-war-soldier-4/
LOCATION:Fremont County Historical Society Museum\, 607 Cass St.\, Sidney\, Iowa\, 51652\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Women’s Club on January 7\, 2026 at 11 a.m. 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-3/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave.\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and the Iowa Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Historian David Connon brings to life the remarkable story of Josiah Bushnell Grinnell—abolitionist\, preacher\, congressman\, and founder of the town that bears his name. In this Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau presentation at the Stanton Public Library\, Connon explores Grinnell’s courageous involvement in the Iowa Underground Railroad\, where he and fellow townspeople aided at least 37 fugitive slaves before the Civil War. The program delves into moments of moral conviction\, community conflict\, and the visit of abolitionist John Brown\, offering a vivid look at one of Iowa’s earliest battles over freedom and justice.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-josiah-bushnell-grinnell-and-the-iowa-underground-railroad/
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SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: Sand and Silence: The Art of Andrew Clemens of McGregor\, Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nAndrew Clemens (1857-1894) created sand art in bottles that draw reactions of astonishment and disbelief. Deaf by the age of 6\, he had a challenging early childhood. Growing up in a supportive family and community\, he persevered. In his youth\, he began creating sand art that he sold from his home and local shops in  McGregor\, Iowa\, a booming town in the late 19th century. In time\, he developed his craft to an extraordinarily high degree using simple tools to carefully position grains of naturally colored sand inside glass bottles. His works were an inspiration to other artists that tried to follow in his footsteps only to find they could not match the master of the craft. His remarkable story along with dozens of photos of his works will be presented and discussed during this program. \n\n\n\nRoy Sucholeiki is the author of the “The Sand Art Bottles of Andrew Clemens\,” 2015 and 2nd Edition (2025)\, McFarland Books \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required to attend this program.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-iowa-history-101-sand-and-silence-the-art-of-andrew-clemens-of-mcgregor-iowa/
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Iowans You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Public Library will host historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein on December 8\, 2025\, for an engaging presentation highlighting Iowa’s remarkable people and achievements. From inventors and entertainers to athletes and civic leaders\, Stein shares inspiring stories of both famous and lesser-known Iowans\, drawing on his popular Iowa Almanac radio segments. Tailored for local audiences\, this program celebrates the rich history and unique contributions of the people who have shaped Iowa.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-iowans-you-should-know-3/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:The Terrace Hill Partnership will host historian and author Darcy Maulsby on November 13\, 2025 at 5 p.m. 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/
LOCATION:Terrace Hill Historic Site\, 2300 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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UID:9194-1763035200-1763038800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: Amelia Bloomer: Journalist\, Suffragist\, and Anti-Fashion Icon
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nIf you’ve heard of Amelia Bloomer\, it’s probably for the last thing she wanted as her legacy: bloomers. Join Sara Catterall\, author of the new biography Amelia Bloomer: Journalist\, Suffragist\, and Anti-Fashion Icon\, to learn about Bloomer’s life and work after her move to Council Bluffs\, Iowa in 1854. There\, Bloomer continued her speaking and writing careers\, worked for charity and temperance\, ran a Soldiers Aid society during the Civil War\, and was a key figure in the early woman suffrage movement of Iowa\, and the nation. \n\n\n\nThe Iowa History 101 webinars share Iowa stories and the history of the state through a cultural history lens on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration is required for each event and to receive a link to the recorded program. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required to attend this virtual program.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-iowa-history-101-amelia-bloomer-journalist-suffragist-and-anti-fashion-icon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T193000
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UID:9694-1762885800-1762889400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Women of Warmth\, Wisdom\, and War: Images of Native American Women in Westerns
DESCRIPTION:The Pella Public Library will host educator Helen Lewis on November 11\, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a thought-provoking exploration of how Native American women have been portrayed in Western films. Using film clips\, Lewis highlights their roles as healers\, counselors\, and warriors\, challenging stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on these classic movies. This program invites audiences to see familiar Westerns in a whole new light.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-women-of-warmth-wisdom-and-war-images-of-native-american-women-in-westerns/
LOCATION:Pella Public Library\, 603 Main St\, Pella\, IA 50219\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000
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UID:9906-1762452000-1762455600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Just Before the Battle Mother: A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Valley Public Library will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo on November 6\, 2025 for a first-person presentation that brings history to life. Appearing in full Union Army uniform\, Fargo portrays an Iowa soldier returning from the war\, sharing vivid stories of battlefield experiences and the challenges of daily life during the conflict. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the “soldier\,” making this an engaging and educational program for all ages.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-just-before-the-battle-mother-a-visit-from-a-civil-war-soldier-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T140000
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CREATED:20250916T145708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T145721Z
UID:9751-1762437600-1762459200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Camp Dodge: Home Away From Home\, 1917-1918
DESCRIPTION:Speakers Bureau Event: Michael Vogt – Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home 1917–1918The Adams County Historic Preservation Commission will host historian Michael Vogt for two programs on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, exploring the pivotal role of Camp Dodge during World War I. \n\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – Southwest Valley High School Auditorium (904 8th Street\, Corning\, IA) – program for students and the public\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. – Corning Community Center (601 6th Street\, Corning\, IA) – program for the public\n\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-1917-1918-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250923T213635Z
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SUMMARY:Obermann Center Presents: Obermann Editor-in-Residence
DESCRIPTION:Sara Jo Cohen\, Editorial Director at University of Michigan Press\, will conduct a faculty book proposal workshop\, graduate and undergraduate student sessions\, one-on-one editorial consultations\, and give a public lecture.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/obermann-center-presents-obermann-editor-in-residence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250108T013148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T144819Z
UID:8487-1762002000-1762005600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:OJ Fargo: Just Before the Battle\, Mother
DESCRIPTION:Just Before the Battle Mother—A Visit from a Civil War SoldierMr. Fargo dresses in full Union Army regalia and focuses the first person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement\, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by O. J. Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during the conflict. During and after the presentation\, the audience is encouraged to ask questions and engage in a dialogue with the “soldier\,” who stays in character. The speaker will bring an artifact display and full electronic Civil War roster of all men who served in and from Iowa. It can be searched by name\, city\, county and/or birthplace.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/oj-fargo-just-before-the-battle-mother-23/
LOCATION:FoVMP (AL Post 26)\, 702 W 35th St\, Davenport\, IA\, United States
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CREATED:20251010T193921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T193954Z
UID:9900-1761991200-1761994800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: General Laura Program
DESCRIPTION:The Fairbank Public Library will host Sarah Uthoff on November 1\, 2025 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-2/
LOCATION:Fairbank Public Library\, 212 E Main St.\, Fairbank\, Iowa\, 50629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
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CREATED:20250820T150655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T150657Z
UID:9192-1761220800-1761224400@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird\, Wonderful\, and Obscure
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nJoin author Megan Bannister to uncover some of the state’s wackiest attractions and guide your next adventure around Iowa. Dive in and discover the state’s unique history and quirky places through the book\, Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird\, Wonderful\, and Obscure. Learn about hidden gems and the surprising backstories of places around the region\, and get ready to plan your next offbeat road trip. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required to attend this virtual program.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-iowa-history-101-secret-iowa-a-guide-to-the-weird-wonderful-and-obscure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250909T180726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T180748Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: 6-on-6 Girls' Basketball in Iowa: Traditions\, Transitions\, and Legacies
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Ackley Public Library will host Jennifer Sterling on October 21\, 2025 for a Speakers Bureau program. Sterling\, a Lecturer in Sport Studies at the University of Iowa\, explores Iowa’s unique 6-on-6 girls’ basketball tradition\, which lasted until 1993. This multimedia presentation traces the history of the game\, its role in shaping women’s sport in the U.S.\, and invites audiences to share personal stories and memorabilia\, creating a lively\, community-centered conversation about Iowa sports heritage.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-6-on-6-girls-basketball-in-iowa-traditions-transitions-and-legacies/
LOCATION:Ackley Public Library\, 401 State St\, Ackley\, IA 50601\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T080000
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CREATED:20251021T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T202630Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: AI and the Human Future
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Scott Samuelson at the Polk City Community Library on March 10 to learn more about AI and its implications for the future.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation focuses on the big moral and political issues surrounding artificial intelligence. What exactly is AI? Can it make our lives and our communities better\, or is it going to take all our jobs and kill us off? Can AI respect privacy\, or is privacy a thing of the past? Who is responsible when AI screws up? Can AI be moral? What does the future of humanity hold as we move through this technological revolution? Neither pro-AI nor anti-AI\, this presentation is intended to get people thinking more deeply about the central issues raised by the new technology and how they might relate to it in their own lives.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-ai-and-the-human-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T153605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153608Z
UID:9208-1760637600-1760641200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Des Moines Art Center Hosts Artist Lecture: Ben Millett
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nPresented in recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month\, join Ben Millett\, the Des Moines Art Center’s 2025 Iowa Artist\, for an artist lecture. During this talk\, Millett will discuss how he came to the technique of quilting as his artistic medium\, the influence of modernist artists such as Ellsworth Kelly\, and how his work has been impacted by learning about LGBTQ+ history. \n\n\n\nFree; registration required. Image: Ben Millett; photo by Stephen Kennedy. \n\n\n\nThis lecture is supported by the Margaret Ann (Dudie) Ash Fund.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/des-moines-art-center-hosts-artist-lecture-ben-millett/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20251014T201703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T201715Z
UID:9938-1760428800-1760461200@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Making Waves: The People and Places of Iowa Broadcasting
DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Public Library will host Jeff Stein on April 13\, 2026 for a Humanities Iowa Speakers Bureau program. Stein—an award-winning author\, historian\, and broadcaster—shares the groundbreaking story of how radio and television developed in Iowa and shaped life across the nation. Based on his book Making Waves\, the presentation features original broadcasts\, photographs\, and memorabilia\, while inviting audience members to reflect on their own memories of Iowa broadcasting’s golden years.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/speakers-bureau-presents-making-waves-the-people-and-places-of-iowa-broadcasting-2/
LOCATION:Malvern Public Library\, 502 Main St\, Malvern\, IA 51551\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20251007T135345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T135355Z
UID:9860-1760378400-1760382000@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:ICFRC Presents: Indigenous Strength: Food Sovereignty and Language Revitalization
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council! \n\n\n\nJoin Leah Slick-Driscoll and Stephanie BadSoldier Snow of the Meskwaki Nation as they share how their community is elevating Native voices—especially youth—through food and language. \n\n\n\nThis conversation will explore how longstanding indigenizing practices strengthen sovereignty\, celebrate heritage\, and challenge the ongoing legacies of colonialism. \n\n\n\n🗓️ Monday\, October 14➡️ Learn more and register here: https://www.icfrc.org/events-1
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/icfrc-presents-indigenous-strength-food-sovereignty-and-language-revitalization/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250821T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T201125Z
UID:9244-1760272200-1760277600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Poetry in Public Reading at the Iowa City Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hear from poets of all ages and backgrounds\, including 2025-26 Iowa Student Poet Ambassador Daniel Somotochukwu Umemezie\, at the Poetry in Public Reading on the last day of the Iowa City Book Festival. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Find more details at iowacityofliterature.org/event/poetry-in-public-reading/
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/poetry-in-public-reading-at-the-iowa-city-book-festival/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T150351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T150403Z
UID:9190-1760011200-1760014800@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: The People are Kind: Religious History in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nJoin historian Bill Douglas as he explores how efforts to establish religious norms in Iowa were balanced by the need to cooperate with people from the diverse religious traditions that made Iowa home. \n\n\n\nThe Iowa History 101 webinars share Iowa stories and the history of the state through a cultural history lens on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration is required for each event and to receive a link to the recorded program. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required to attend this virtual program.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-iowa-history-101-the-people-are-kind-religious-history-in-iowa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20241122T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141737Z
UID:8399-1759950000-1759953600@humanitiesiowa.org
SUMMARY:Jennifer Sterling: 6-on-6 Girl's Basketball in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:6-on-6 Girl’s Basketball in Iowa: Traditions\, Transitions\, and Legacies \nFor most of the 20th century\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Wieting Theatre\, 101 S Church St\, Toledo\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Obermann Center Presents: Counterpoint: The Fourth Age of Life: The Challenges of Aging & the Joys of Connecting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Iowa for this event\, where Mercedes Bern-Klug (Social Work\, CLAS) and Amy Colbert (Business) will discuss aging. A short musical program will open the event.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/obermann-center-presents-counterpoint-the-fourth-age-of-life-the-challenges-of-aging-the-joys-of-connecting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T170000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Presents: Adventures Along the Historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:The Stuart Public Library will host Darcy Maulsby on April 11\, 2026\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Stuart Public Library\, 111 Front St\, Stuart\, IA 50250\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T153312Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Art Center Hosts the Fingerman Lecture 2025: Jeffrey Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the Des Moines Art Center in welcoming artist Jeffrey Gibson as the featured speaker of the annual Fingerman Lecture series. Gibson (American\, born 1972) is an interdisciplinary artist\, curator\, and convener celebrated for his painting\, installation\, video\, and performance work. For over two decades\, he has explored how language\, pattern\, and music construct meaning\, synthesizing Indigenous and Western traditions through vibrant color\, complex patterning\, and layered sound. \n\n\n\nA member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent\, Gibson represented the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale with his acclaimed exhibition\, “the space in which to place me\,” which debuted at The Broad in Los Angeles in May 2025. He was selected for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2025 Genesis Facade Commission and will present new work for the historic exterior this September. His work is held in major collections including MoMA\, the Whitney\, and the National Gallery of Art. He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley and is an artist-in-residence at Bard College. \n\n\n\nThe Fingerman Lecture series at the Art Center is made possible through generous gifts by Lois and the late Dr. Louis Fingerman. Gibson is the 35th installment in the series. \n\n\n\nFree; registration required. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/des-moines-art-center-hosts-the-fingerman-lecture-2025-jeffrey-gibson/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T155357Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Museum Association Hosts 2025 Small Museum Convening
DESCRIPTION:Cost:  IMA Members $75; IMA Student Members $35; non IMA members $130This gathering is open to all – “small” is subjective.  You decide how you would define your organization. \n\n\n\nSchedule:9 a.m. Registration & Refreshments \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  Bringing History to Life Through Visual Art at Hoyt Sherman Place – Emily Roeder\, Education Program Coordinator\, Hoyt Sherman Place \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Undocumented Collections\, Where to Start?  – Angela Stanford\, Advanced Museum Services and Madison County Historical Complex. \n\n\n\n12 – 1 p.m. Lunch \n\n\n\n~12:15 p.m. Sharing Activity\, Moderator: Tara Templeman\, Curator & Collection Manager\, The History CenterWe will pass the mic around and share our best marketing tip or process.   Bring your marketing materials to share – we will have a table where everyone can put out their materials.  \n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Community Engagement Strategies PanelModerator: Tara Templeman\, Curator & Collection Manager\, The History CenterPanelists:Brenda DeVore\, Director\, Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne CountyJessi Galligan\, Executive Director\, Pella Historical MuseumsAnna Cramer\, Development Director\, Hoyt Sherman PlaceMolly Franta\, Administrator and Assistant to the First Gentleman\, Terrace Hill\, Iowa Governor’s Residence & National Historical Landmark \n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Defining the Role: Clarifying Board Responsibilities and Boundaries – Ruth Haus\, President\, Living History Farms \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline:  September 12\, 2025Reminder:  You must be signed in to register.  For assistance with registration contact Director@iowamuseums.org \n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring this event\, please contact Teresa Stenstrup at Director@iowamuseums.org
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/iowa-museum-association-hosts-2025-small-museum-convening/
LOCATION:Prairie Trails Museum\, 515 E Jefferson St\, Corydon\, Iowa\, 50060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T154051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T154147Z
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SUMMARY:CultureALL Hosts: CultureALL BALL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join CultureALL in the heart of Iowa for an evening of community dancing where you will experience the sights\, sounds and flavors of the vibrant cultures living here.  \n\n\n\n“Enter through a global bazaar with street performances and craft making\, then join us in the ballroom for high energy dance moves from every continent in the world. Take advantage of real-time dance lessons for a more intimate experience and be sure to catch a 15-minute spin around the globe detailing fashion with rhythm. \n\n\n\n When you’re ready for refreshment\, select from a wide variety of culinary offerings curated by local restaurant chefs. We’ll end the night on the dance floor – with everyone #rightwherewebelong!“
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/cultureall-hosts-cultureall-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Des Moines Downtown\, 435 Park St\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20241029T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T120108Z
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SUMMARY:Liz Garst: Corn and Kruschev
DESCRIPTION:Corn and KhrushchevThe Garst Family has deep roots in the history of Iowa. Based on her family experience in Coon Rapids\, Liz recounts the history of agricultural development in Iowa\, from early settlement through the fabulous mid-century explosion of farm productivity\, based on the hybrid seeds\, machinery\, fertilizers and livestock technologies promoted by her grandfather. Liz tells how it came to pass that Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and his family visited the Garst family in 1959\, and recalls fun stories from her personal memories as an 8-year-old participant. Embedded in the entertaining story are history and economics lessons and a powerful message about the ability of an individual to make a difference.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/liz-garst-corn-and-kruschev/
LOCATION:Big Creek Historical Museum\, 116 S 3rd St\, Polk City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T184555
CREATED:20250820T150039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T150042Z
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SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents Iowa History 101: "Spine of Steel:" The Life and Times of Mamie Eisenhower
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nOne of our nation’s most iconic First Ladies\, Mamie Eisenhower endured and triumphed through adversities through her extraordinary life. Mamie held numerous roles in her lifetime and witnessed–and shape–incredible history along the way. She did it all with a “spine of steel” and a graceful spirit. Register to join Eisenhower National Historic Site Park Ranger Alyce Evans for this look into the life and times of Mamie Eisenhower. \n\n\n\nThe Iowa History 101 webinars share Iowa stories and the history of the state through a cultural history lens on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration is required for each event and to receive a link to the recorded program. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required to attend this program.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-iowa-history-101-spine-of-steel-the-life-and-times-of-mamie-eisenhower/
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