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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 Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. The restaurant is near the intersection of I-80/35 and Hickman Road and offers free parking. The meeting room is to the left of the front door. Here is a typical evening schedule: 5:30 p.m. -- Cash Bar Opens 6:30 p.m. -- Dinner by Reservation 7:15 p.m. -- Program Begins DINNER RESERVATIONS -- Click here PROGRAM CHAIRPERSON -- Contact John Liepa at 515-961-8539 PAST PROGRAMS -- Click here for a partial list

Spring 2013 Campaign

January 16
"Iowa Learns to Wage War" -- Bill Bartine, Des Moines Civil War Roundtable

February 20
"Iowans Who Fought Against the Union" -- David Connon, Earlham

March 20
"The Tally War: A Different Perspective" -- Dave Jackson, North English/Hinkletown

April 17
"Inventing Stonewall Jackson: A Southern Hero in History and Memory" -- Dr. Wallace Hettle, University of North Iowa, Cedar Falls

May 15
"The Life and Songs of Stephen Foster: A Real Yankee Doodle Dandy" -- Edy Fudge, Des Moines Civil War Roundtable

June 19
"Mary Ann Bickerdyke: Civil War Nurse" -- Reenacted by Jessica Michna, Racine, Wisconsin

Fall 2013 Campaign

September 4
"Littleton: Brothers at War" -- Tom Woodruff of Davenport and Ed Bayne of Wapello

October 2
"Draw Your Weapons: Civil War Cartoons from Harpers Weekly" -- Dr. Maura Lyons, Drake University

November 6
"Unconditional Surrender: An Evening with President Grant" -- Pete Grady, Marshalltown

December
No Meeting

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