Published inIowa HistoryA Walk through Iowa’s Environmental HistoryTo truly know someone, one must walk a mile in their shoes. For Kevin Mason, a hands-on historian, walking 371 miles of the Dragoon Trail…May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Published inIowa HistoryUncovering Untold Narratives with the Sioux City Railroad MuseumThe value of an object is often set by price, disregarding the personal narrative objects hold.May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Published inIowa Arts CouncilFostering Acceptance through ‘Artful Activism’For DJ Savarese, communicating through poetry has been a transformative experience and way of expressing his most authentic self.May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Published inIowa History‘Jewel’ of the Preserve Iowa SummitArchitecture has often been seen as the embodiment of the nation, culture and landscape. The Woodbury County Courthouse is no exception.May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Published inIowa Arts CouncilIowa Artist Fellow blurs line between life and art“What does it mean to juxtapose a popular image of a Black girl making a weird face — a meme we’ve seen a hundred times — with my…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Published inIowa Arts CouncilFor Iowa City Artist, Writing is a Solo and Collaborative ProcessIt’s worth noting that when the Iowa City writer Jennifer Colville was asked for an interview, she suggested conducting it via email…Dec 8, 2022Dec 8, 2022
Published inIowa Arts CouncilSpreading the Word: ‘Osage’s Glenda Ross Molds the Clay of Daily Life’The Iowa Arts Council appreciates media coverage of artists, arts organizations and creative activity across the state. From time to time…Dec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022
Published inIowa Arts CouncilGrinnell Artist Finds Meaning in the MakingYou’d be wise to stick with the Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina if you ever stumble off the grid. He is as comfortable at its high-tech…Nov 29, 20221Nov 29, 20221
Published inIowa Arts CouncilDubuque Artist Twists History & ArtIn a stained-glass studio in Dubuque, the artist Tim Olson is assembling a new body of work — arms, legs, mustache and all. The puzzle…Nov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022
Published inIowa Arts CouncilOctober is Arts & Humanities MonthLt. Gov. Adam Gregg joined the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs in Winterset on Friday, Sept. 30, to unveil a historical plaque marking…Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022