Upcoming Events

Join University of Iowa professor Ashley Howard for a look at the relationship between class, gender, and region in urban uprisings in the Midwest; the central differences between the 1960s and...

The actress Donna Reed was born in Denison a century ago – on Jan. 21, 1921. Join her daughter, Mary Owen, and Donna Reed Foundation board member Kurt Lee as they share memories and photos of...

Both the Old Capitol in Iowa City and the not-quite-as-old State Capitol in Des Moines echo with stories from Iowa’s past. Hear a few from Liz Crooks, who directs the University of Iowa’s...

“Equal Before the Law: How Iowa Led Americans to Marriage Equality” by Marc Hansen and Tom WitoskyHosted by Andrew Klumpp with author and journalist Tom WitoskyRegister onlineIn 2009, Iowa...

How does where you come from enrich your writing? Find out when you join award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill of Chicago for Young Writers’ Workshop. 

What does it take to create and run a museum? Young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) will explore the roles of curators, conservators and exhibit designers with the unique experience...

What does it take to create and run a museum? Young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) will explore the roles of curators, conservators and exhibit designers with the unique experience...

What does it take to create and run a museum? Young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) will explore the roles of curators, conservators and exhibit designers with the unique experience...

“The Sacred Cause of Union: Iowa and the Civil War” by Thomas BakerHosted by Andrew Klumpp with a guest presenter (TBA)Register onlineThis sweeping book highlights Iowa’s role in reuniting the...

“On Behalf of the Family Farm: Iowa Women’s Farm Activism since 1945” by Jenny Barker-DevineHosted by Andrew Klumpp with author Jenny Barker-Devine from Illinois CollegeRegister OnlineWhen...