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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...

The Harkin Institute Statement on the Passing of Bob Kafka l December 27, 2025

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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....

The Harkin Institute Applauds Polk County Board of Supervisors’ Decision | October 21, 2025

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Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 271-3623 Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Search...

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...

The Harkin Institute’s Retirement Security Symposium and NCOA/UMass’s “80% Report” highlight challenges for Financially Vulnerable Senior Citizens | October 9, 2025

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