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The Harkin Institute annual wellness symposium on March 11 to focus on cancer treatment, prevention

Wellness and Nutrition, Wellness and Nutrition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 2, 2026 Includes update on latest research between cancer, environmental risk factors Followed by Sussman lecture on March 12 with photojournalist KC McGinnis DES MOINES — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen...

Sussman Spring 2026 Lecture – Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future

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Event Information Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) The Harkin Institute YouTube Channel (Stream link will be sent to virtual attendees before the event) Cost:...

November 13 | From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Impact the Disability Community

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Event Information Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. *Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) & Zoom Livestream Cost: Free, but registration is required....

November 8-9 | A Taste of ReelAbilities Des Moines 2025

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Event Information Date: November 8-9, 2025 Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311) Des Moines Art Center (4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312) Cost: Free! Registration is required. Accommodations: Live-captioning in English...

Additional Resources for the 2025 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium: Inclusive Long-Term Care Policies and Supports

Retirement Security, Retirement Security

References The Direct Care Workforce State Index. (2025). PHI National. https://www.phinational.org/state-index-tool/  Dychtwald, K., Fulmer, T., Morison, R., & Terveer, K. (2025, July). Your Company Needs an Eldercare Policy. Harvard Business Review....

October 8 | Iowa Waterways Report: Training Session for Viewing Parties

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Event Information Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Zoom* *Attendees will receive a Zoom link closer to the day of the event Cost: Free, but registration is required via Eventbrite Accommodations: American Sign Language and...
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