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November 12 | The Heartland at a Crossroads: Bold Voices on America’s Rural Future New

November 12 @ 18:00 - 20:00
$40
The Heartland at a Crossroads: Bold Voices on America's Rural Future. November 12 | 6:00 p.m. Includes mockup of a book cover of We Crapped In Our Nests by Art Cullen, as well as headshots of Art Cullen (a man with curly grey hair and glasses) and Chris Jones (a man with grey hair and glasses).

Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen has established himself as an essential witness to the transformation of rural America, thanks to his unique perspective as editor of The Storm Lake Times. His new book, We Crapped In Our Nests: Notes From the Edge of the World, offers an unflinching examination of how we’ve degraded our environment and communities, along with his vision for rural America’s future.

Cullen will be joined in conversation with Chris Jones, President of the Driftless Water Defenders and author of The Swine Republic. They will discuss topics including corporate agricultural dominance, water quality protection, rural community transformation, immigration and rural vitality, and more.

The event will include opening remarks from Senator Tom Harkin (retired). Books will be available for purchase before and after the event.

Details

Date:
November 12
Time:
18:00 - 20:00
Cost:
$40
Website:
https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/2025/09/19/the-heartland-at-a-crossroads/

Organizer

The Harkin Institute
Email
harkininstitute@drake.edu
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Venue

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center
2800 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311 United States
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