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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/
LOCATION:IA
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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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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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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/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T173000
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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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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/
LOCATION:IA
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153608Z
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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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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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T201125Z
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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
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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/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
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CREATED:20241122T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141737Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T163000
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CREATED:20250923T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T213150Z
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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/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T080000
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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
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CREATED:20250820T153312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153316Z
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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
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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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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
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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
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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/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000
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CREATED:20250820T155657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T155710Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Museum Association Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join museum colleagues from across Iowa for the 2025 Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Annual Meeting! This free virtual gathering brings together professionals from museums\, historical societies\, and cultural institutions to connect\, learn\, and celebrate the IMA’s ongoing impact. \n\n\n\nThe program features a keynote presentation from Amy Ziegler of the Iowa Tourism Office\, who will introduce the state’s new Travel Area Designations and explore how your organization can benefit from their robust online resources. IMA President Tara Templeman will deliver the 2025 State of the Organization Address\, reflecting on the past year’s achievements and officially launching the IMA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also enjoy interactive trivia breaks (with prizes!) highlighting the history of the Iowa Museum Association and its member organizations. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free 2026 IMA Conference Registration\, which will take place in Ames\, Iowa as part of our 50th anniversary festivities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, celebrate\, and prepare for a big year ahead. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to IMA\, this meeting is your chance to be part of something special! \n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Opening Remarks – Tara Templeman\, President\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation – Amy Ziegler\, Iowa Tourism Office\n\n\n\n Call to Order – Tara Templeman\, President\n\n\n\n Secretary’s Report – Jess Cruz\, Secretary\n\n\n\n Treasurer’s Report – Sandi Yoder\, Treasurer\n\n\n\nState of the Organization Address – Tara Templeman\, President\n\n\n\nDrawing & Winner Announcement – Free 2026 IMA Conference Registration\n\n\n\n\nThe zoom link will be emailed closer to the event date. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/iowa-museum-association-hosts-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T130000
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CREATED:20250820T152945Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Art Center Hosts “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nJoin the Des Moines Art Center for one last chance to visit and learn about the exhibition “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa\,” before the show closes on Sunday\, September 7! Hear from an Art Center docent details about the exhibition and artworks on display in the A. H. Blank Gallery. \n\n\n\nOrganized in partnership with the Waterloo Center for the Arts (WCA)\, “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa” showcases a selection of the rich holdings of Haitian Art in the WCA’s collection—the largest public collection of Haitian Art in both Iowa and the United States. This exhibition explores the vibrant diversity of Haitian artwork\, featuring paintings\, metalwork\, sculpture\, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners). \n\n\n\nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/des-moines-art-center-hosts-light-within-ourselves-haitian-art-in-iowa-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\, USA
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SUMMARY:Barbara Lounsberry: Nancy Drew
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to the WorldNancy Drew is the most popular female detective in fiction. Few know\, however\, that Nancy is an Iowa heroine and that her creator was Mildred Augustine of Ladora. Nancy Drew and Mildred Augustine are extraordinary role models for Iowa girls and boys\, women and men. An academic pioneer (the first woman to earn a master’s degree from the University of Iowa’s School of Journalism)\, Augustine earned six airplane pilots’ licenses\, including one for sea-planing\, wrote 130 stories for young people and wrote her newspaper column\, “On the Go\,” until her death at age 98. Augustine wrote in the first Nancy Drew volume\, The Secret of the Old Clock\, published in 1930\, “Nancy Drew took pride in the fertility of her state and saw beauty in a crop of waving green corn as well as in the rolling hills and the expanse of prairie land.” This program\, with lots of images\, is meant to inspire young and old.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/barbara-lounsberry-nancy-drew-5/
LOCATION:Corning Opera House\, 800 Davis Ave\, Corning\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250212T024621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T110109Z
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SUMMARY:Abby Dubisar: Promoting Peace\, Subverting Domesticity
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Peace\, Subverting Domesticity: Cookbooks Against War\, 1970-2010This historical project analyzes peace activist cookbooks\, revealing how such texts ignite activism\, enable community identity for subcultures and adeptly subvert women’s domestic roles. The discussion this research features further extends our understandings of cookbooks and other “feminine” genres.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/abby-dubisar-promoting-peace-subverting-domesticity-3/
LOCATION:Bricker-Price Block\, 105 S Chestnut Ave\, Earlham\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20241111T233122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T110140Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Milligan: Grant Wood
DESCRIPTION:Grant Wood: Prairie RebelIn 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-7/
LOCATION:Lake City Library\, 400 E Washington St\, Lake City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20240919T210154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T110139Z
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SUMMARY:Darcy Maulsby: Savor Iowa's Culinary History
DESCRIPTION:Savor Iowa’s Culinary History\nSavor Iowa’s amazing food heritage! Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially Midwestern\, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. From the chili-and-cinnamon-rolls phenomenon to Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI\, discover the remarkable stories behind Iowa classics and savor a smorgasbord of other unique Iowa food traditions with this fun\, interactive program. Relish the tantalizing tidbits you missed in history class! This program is based on Darcy’s top-selling book “A Culinary History of Iowa: Sweet Corn\, Pork Tenderloins\, Maid-Rites and More” from The History Press.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/darcy-maulsby-savor-iowas-culinary-history-7/
LOCATION:Gibson Memorial Library\, 200 W Howard St\, Creston\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250820T154829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T154832Z
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SUMMARY:River Action Hosts 2025 Explore the River Series
DESCRIPTION:As part of River Action’s Summer Education Program\, the Explore the River Series teaches participants first-hand about the wildlife\, history\, culture\, and geography of the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities. \n\n\n\n“These exciting and informative in person sessions are given on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or during a guided tour at varying river locations nearby. Join us in learning about the unique nature\, history\, and culture of the Quad Cities May 27th through August 30st. \n\n\n\nChannel Cat Talks are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and depart from the Channel Cat Dock located in Moline\, IL at 2951 River Drive. Riverine Walks are held twice weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at various locations. (Download the brochure HERE\, or visit riveraction.org/2025rw for Riverine Walk meeting locations.) This year\, we are also offering a day-tour of the Bee Branch Watershed in Dubuque\, IA on July 11. The bus will depart promptly from the River Action office at 8:30 a.m. and return at 1:00 p.m.”
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/river-action-hosts-2025-explore-the-river-series/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250820T151659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151747Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Art Center Hosts Gallery Talk with 2025 Iowa Artist Ben Millett and Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nJoin 2025 Iowa Artist Ben Millett and Des Moines Art Center Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter for a gallery talk about Millett’s solo exhibition on view in the lower Richard Meier galleries. Learn more about the exhibition and hear from Millett about his process and practice. \n\n\n\nBased in Des Moines\, Millett’s approach to textiles is literally multi-layered\, employing traditional quilting techniques to create works that combine original patterns\, a bright palette\, and visual nods to queer iconography and activism. “Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” is a timely and groundbreaking entry into the Art Center’s decades-long series presenting the best of Iowa-made art\, and the first solo show by a quilt maker in the museum’s history. \n\n\n\nFree; no registration required. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/des-moines-art-center-hosts-gallery-talk-with-2025-iowa-artist-ben-millett-and-senior-curator-laura-burkhalter/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250820T145743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T145746Z
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SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Presents: Family Museum Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nSign up today to step inside the State Historical Museum of Iowa’s collections storage for a behind the scenes look at objects from Iowa’s past. The Family Museum Collections Tours takes young historians (ages 9 and up) and their families on a 30 minute guided tour through the museum collection vault as we explore a small sample of the museum’s 80\,000 objects. \n\n\n\nAll participants must be over the age of 9 years old to register for this tour. For historians over the age of 12 years old\, check out the Museum Collection Tours for a more in-depth 60-minute guided tour. \n\n\n\nAdvance Registration required to attend this guided tour. For groups over 5 people\, please email museum.education@iowa.gov directly to register. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-presents-family-museum-collection-tour/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250820T145103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T145243Z
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SUMMARY:State Historical Society of Iowa Guided Exhibit Tour: Iowa Game Changers
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nRegister to join the State Historical Museum of Iowa staff for a 45-minute guided tour of featured stories from Iowa’s past.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIowa Game Changers \n\n\n\nIowa has been home to many fascinating people throughout our state history. Join the State Historical Museum of Iowa for a special guided tour that explores the stories of some of Iowa’s groundbreaking game changers from pre-statehood to today. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration requested to attend this guided tour. For groups over 5 people\, please reach out directly via email to museum.education@iowa.gov to register. 
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/state-historical-society-of-iowa-guided-exhibit-tour-iowa-game-changers/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T202720
CREATED:20250108T013148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T101724Z
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SUMMARY:CultureAll's Open Book Presents: Kelsey Bigelow and Abena Sankofa Imhotep
DESCRIPTION:Kelsey Bigelow\n \nKelsey Bigelow is a poet and speaker based in Des Moines. She spends her time working as a mental health poet\, sharing this therapeutic tool with audiences of all ages across the world. She is the author of three poetry books and a spoken word album and is published in many journals. As a multi-slam champion\, teaching artist\, workshop leader\, and more\, Kelsey is on a mission to show others two things: 1. You can live the life you dream\, and 2. It does get better. \nAbena Sankofa Imhotep\n \nAbena Sankofa Imhotep is an award-winning author\, transformative thought leader\, and the Executive Director of Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group which creates spaces for lifelong learning that center the literature and scholarship of Black authors. Leading conversations around racial equity and organizational awareness around the country\, Abena is an active advocate for education\, justice\, and humanitarianism. \nAbena has presented human rights papers on social impact & responsibility and strategies for achieving racial justice at the Nelson Institute Global Citizen Forum\, the Iowa Human Rights Research Conference\, and University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute. Abena founded Sankofa Literary Academy in 2021 to expand children’s access to diverse books across the United States. Additionally\, Abena serves on several boards of directors\, is an International Relations major at Drake University\, a TEDx speaker\, and author of the beloved children’s book\, Omari’s Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe.
URL:https://humanitiesiowa.org/event/culturealls-open-book-presents-kelsey-bigelow-and-abena-sankofa-imhotep/
LOCATION:Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keosauqua Way\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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