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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

Fall 2026 Campaign

September 2 -- 7:00 p.m.
"From Strategic Cover to Foraged Food: Fruit and Nut Trees During the Civil War" -- Brian Rumsey, Cedar Falls/UNI
In-Person Meeting

October 7 -- 7:00 p.m.
"Iowa's Civil War Generals" -- Frank McCaw, Cedar Falls/CVCWRT
In-Person Meeting

November 4 -- 7:00 p.m.
"Fire! Life and Death at the Swope Manor" -- Kellie Gormly, Pittsburgh, PA/Freelance Journalist and Author
In-Person Meeting

December -- No Meeting

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