ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 7, 2019) — Portraits and stories from the Village of Milan were captured this summer by photography students from the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship program with direction from lead artist Clint Balsar. Similar to the popular Humans of New York photoblog series, photography students traversed through the town and collected interesting stories and photographs along the way, in an attempt to capture the spirit and essence of the people of Milan.

WATERLOO, IOWA (August 6, 2019) — Entries are now being accepted into the 2019 Capture the Heart of America photo contest. From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories. Through the contest, photographers from across the country can share their own piece of this important story as they see it through their camera lens.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 6, 2019) — The Iowa Poetry Association will soon release its 74th edition of "Lyrical Iowa," the annual anthology comprised of poems by Iowa writers of all ages. According to Editor Marilyn Baszczynski, this year's volume contains 381 poems chosen from 1,845 entries in their contest held earlier this year. Entries came from 77 of Iowa's 99 counties, sent by persons ranging in age from kindergartners to near-centenarians in well over one hundred cities and towns.

CLINTON, IOWA (August 1, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is starting August off with construction and constellations. On Wednesday, challenge yourself with engineering games. On Friday, discovery the secrets of the stars, then come read with Rachel Cotton on Saturday morning at Storytime Saturday. Don’t miss the Starlab Planetarium on Saturday, August 10. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 30, 2019) — For a quarter century, the German American Heritage Center has provided the Quad Cities with programming and exhibitions surrounding the German immigrant experience.

Come celebrate 25 years with us this weekend, August 3-4.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — The Putnam’s celebration of creatures of theCretaceous will return Aug. 9-11 with the three-day family event, Dino Days.

Tickets are on sale for Dino Days, which will allow guests to unearth kid-friendly, dino-themed activities at the museum and science center and watch dinosaur-inspired movies on the museum’s GIANT Screen.

CLINTON, IOWA (July 25, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is ending July with a splash of fun events and activities. On Wednesday, come make a colorful flower art piece. On Friday, enjoy National Clown Day, then come read with Ms. Cotton on Saturday morning at Storytime Saturday. Save the date for the upcoming Starlab Planetarium on Saturday, August 10. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

CLINTON, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is excited because the Pirate Tea Parrrty is this week at a special WOW Wednesday! On Friday, meet Ali Duggan and her 4-H bunnies, then come read with Ms Cotton on Saturday morning at Storytime Saturday. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership. And plan on enjoying the Fareway Fundraiser Cookout on Friday, August 2.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2019) —

Teen Zither Workshop

July 20 @ 2-4PM

Join musician Anne Prinz for this fun teen zither workshop! Be introduced to the soothing sounds of this unique instrument — the zither! All supplies provided.

Pre-Registration & Pre-Payment Required.

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — Herbert Hoover National Historic Site welcomes “Rise Above,” a traveling exhibit honoring the famed Tuskegee Airmen. CAF Red Tail Squadron, a non-profit educational outreach-group, presents the exhibit to tell the inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators that made their mark during World War II.

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