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, […]
Join the Adel Public Library on June 2, 2026 for this presentation by speaker Chad Timm. Working with the Enemy: German, Italian and Japanese Prisoners of War in Iowa during […]
Join Humanities Iowa for an Open Book program at West Des Moines Public Library — an evening of storytelling, dialogue, and authentic personal connection. Meet the Books: This free program […]
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: American politics has entered a troubling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. This deeply moving and […]
The Winterset Public Library will welcome historian and broadcaster Jeff Stein on June 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. for a nostalgic look back at The Floppy Show, the beloved Iowa […]
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 […]
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