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A Walk through Iowa’s Environmental History

To 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…

2 min readMay 31, 2023

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A Walk through Iowa’s Environmental History

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Uncovering Untold Narratives with the Sioux City Railroad Museum

The value of an object is often set by price, disregarding the personal narrative objects hold.

2 min readMay 18, 2023

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Uncovering Untold Narratives with the Sioux City Railroad Museum

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Fostering Acceptance through ‘Artful Activism’

For DJ Savarese, communicating through poetry has been a transformative experience and way of expressing his most authentic self.

3 min readMay 15, 2023

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Fostering Acceptance through ‘Artful Activism’

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‘Jewel’ of the Preserve Iowa Summit

Architecture has often been seen as the embodiment of the nation, culture and landscape. The Woodbury County Courthouse is no exception.

2 min readMay 10, 2023

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‘Jewel’ of the Preserve Iowa Summit

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Iowa 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…

3 min readFeb 1, 2023

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Iowa Artist Fellow blurs line between life and art

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For Iowa City Artist, Writing is a Solo and Collaborative Process

It’s worth noting that when the Iowa City writer Jennifer Colville was asked for an interview, she suggested conducting it via email…

4 min readDec 8, 2022

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For Iowa City Artist, Writing is a Solo and Collaborative Process

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Spreading 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…

2 min readDec 2, 2022

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Spreading the Word: ‘Osage’s Glenda Ross Molds the Clay of Daily Life’

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Grinnell Artist Finds Meaning in the Making

You’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…

5 min readNov 29, 2022

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Grinnell Artist Finds Meaning in the Making

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Dubuque Artist Twists History & Art

In a stained-glass studio in Dubuque, the artist Tim Olson is assembling a new body of work — arms, legs, mustache and all. The puzzle…

4 min readNov 10, 2022

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Dubuque Artist Twists History & Art

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October is Arts & Humanities Month

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg joined the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs in Winterset on Friday, Sept. 30, to unveil a historical plaque marking…

3 min readOct 5, 2022

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October is Arts & Humanities Month

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