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April 14 | Harkin Retirement Security Symposium 2026: Understanding and Navigating the US Retirement System

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Event Information: Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Registration: This is a hybrid event but registration is required for...

March 11 | Harkin On Wellness Symposium 2026: The Treatment and Prevention of Cancer

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Event Information: Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Registration: This event is free, but registration is required. Your...

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

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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...

Harkin statement on the passing of disability rights advocate Ronald Sutcliffe

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DES MOINES — U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (retired) issued the following statement on the passing of Ronald Sutcliffe:  “Ruth and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of Ronald Sutcliffe’s passing. Ronald was a dedicated voice for the deaf community and all those...

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:...

Statement on Passing of Judge Robert Pratt

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Retired Senator Tom and Ruth Harkin remember the life of the late Federal Court Judge Robert W. “Bob” Pratt, longtime friend and ally for justice – Jan. 29, 2026 THI Statement Robert Pratt...
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