August 4 | Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report

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Event Information Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University (2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311) YouTube Livestream* *Those who register to attend virtually will receive a YouTube link closer...

July 16 | Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

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Event Information Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Unveiling Ceremony 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Panel Discussion *The building will be open for self-guided tours from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Tom and Ruth...

June 9 | Workplace Accessibility Roundtable

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Event Information Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. CT Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310) Virtual Livestream Cost: Free, but registration is required. Accommodations: American Sign Language and...

May 22 | Long-Term Care Policy Options Webinar

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Webinar Information Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT Location: Zoom Webinar (link will be sent to attendees closer to the event) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Accommodations: Live-captioning in English will be provided for attendees....

The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council team up for a new cancer research initiative

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The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council are announcing the launch of a new initiative that explores the relationship between environmental risk factors and cancer rates in Iowa. Iowa has the second-highest cancer rates in the nation, and it is among...

April 29 | ADA Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion of “Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act”

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Event Information Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT *Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Accommodations: American Sign Language...