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Civil War Monument, Iowa Capitol Grounds

Current Programs Meetings usually consist of a social hour, dinner, and program. Anyone may attend the program free of charge, but regular attenders are requested to pay membership dues to defray costs. Most events are held at the Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. The League is at the southwestern edge of Waterworks Park and offers free parking. Here is a typical evening schedule: 5:30 p.m. -- Cash Bar Opens 6:30 p.m. -- Dinner by Reservation 7:00 p.m. -- Program Begins DINNER RESERVATIONS -- Click here LOCATION -- Click here (Note: map labels the road by its previous name, Valley Drive) PROGRAM CHAIRPERSON -- Contact John Liepa at 515-961-8539 PAST PROGRAMS -- Click here for a partial list

Fall 2007 Campaign

September 5
"An Evening with Mary Todd Lincoln" -- Jessica Michna, Racine, Wisconsin

October 3
"Music and Musicians of the Civil War" -- Dr. Brian Roberts, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

November 7
"Iowa's Civil War Medal of Honor Winners" -- Senator Dennis Black, Grinnell, Iowa

December 5
"The Myths of Gettysburg" -- Thomas Flagel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Spring 2008 Campaign

January 16
"How the Civil War is Taught in High Schools, Colleges and Universities" -- Dr. Nicholas Proctor, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa

February 20
"First Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment (1861) and First Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Colored) -- A Contrast in Glory" -- Professor Dennis Kellogg, Des Moines Area Community College

March 19
"Bringing Civil War History Alive" -- Michael Hayes & John Keller, Grinnell, Iowa

April 16
"Songs and Stories of the Civil War" -- Bob Welch, Dubuque, Iowa

May 21
"Iowa Stories of the Civil War" -- Kenneth Lyftogt, Cedar Falls, Iowa

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