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It's August and that means it's Iowa
State Fair time. What better way to
prepare for the Iowa State Fair then
to reminisce about memories from
years gone past? Mary Kay Shanley
knows Iowans have many shared
memories and she wants to share
some of her own and hear some of
yours.

Denny Rehder draws on folk songs
and stories to tell all about trains in
Iowa, including the transcontinental
race across Iowa. Two chances to
come see what all the noise is about!

The human figure is fascinating. It
has appeared in art and sculpture
from antiquity to present, and Dr.
Hutchins would like to take you on
a journey in time. Join her and see
how the human figure was viewed
through the eyes of others.

Speakers Bureau events that will
occur in the upcoming months.

All of the above events are free
and open to the public.

Humanities Iowa Major Grant recipient, Creating Great Places, is offering eight Iowa cultural organizations the opportunity to host a presentation of the two-man play Peace Through
Corn. Interested organizations can learn more. Applications must be received by September 6, 2010.

Web Videos

With the end of Summer
nearing, are you still not
sure what to read? Let
Humanities Iowa and Prairie
Lights Bookstore introduce
you to Paul Ingram. Check
out Paul's Picks video to
learn more.

Library Reading and
Discussion Series

Water for Elephants
August 2nd @ 7:00 PM
Rofle Public Library
319 Garfield St
Rolfe, IA 50581

All of the above events are
free and open to the public.

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