Local author Thomas R. Baker will present material from his book, The Scared Cause of Union: Iowa in the Civil War, published in November 2016 by the University of Iowa Press, at the Muscatine Art Center. Guests will learn about the unique place Iowa holds in Civil War history, meet Mr. Baker, and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Sacred Cause of Union. The program will be held on March 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Art Center’s Music Room.

WHAT: Poetry Out Loud Regional Recitation Contest - free & open to the public

WHEN: Saturday, February 25 at 1:00 PM

WHERE: Annawan High School, 501 W. South St, Annawan, IL