Join the Appanoose County Historical Society on April 27, 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 […]

Visit the Sioux City Art Center in May-September 2026 to see David Plowden’s Iowa, a traveling exhibit of David Plowden's photography from Humanities Iowa. David Plowden’s Iowa, a series of black and white photographs shot over four decades, takes a sharp and expansive view of Iowa’s rural communities and agricultural landscapes, including barns, grain elevators, […]

Join the Newton Public Library for the presentation AI and the Human Future by Scott Samuelson. This 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? […]

The Waverly Public Library will host Civil War historian O.J. Fargo on May 5, 2026 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 […]

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.

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 […]

Join Humanities Iowa and CultureALL for an Open Book program at Drake University — an afternoon of storytelling, dialogue, and authentic personal connection. Meet the Book: This free program invites participants to hear, reflect, and engage with these compelling stories — sparking dialogue and connection across experiences and perspectives. This program is part of By […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Vogt, 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 […]

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, […]