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Focus groups on accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation spaces

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The Harkin Institute is once again teaming up with local architecture firm, BNIM, to develop best practices and standards in creating fully accessible and inclusive spaces. This time, our focus is on outdoor recreation spaces. We are looking for adults with...

November 2 | Fall Sussman Lecture Fall 2023 Sussman Lecture – “Dignity: The Foundation of a New Patriotism” with Tim Shriver

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Event Details Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CT Date: November 2, 2023 Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311) Virtual Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel Accommodations: American Sign Language (ASL) and Live Captioning...

Senator Tom Harkin (retired) & Ruth Harkin’s message regarding the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Senator Tom Harkin (retired) & Ruth Harkin share the following message regarding the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Ruth and I send our condolences to the Feinstein family on the passing of our longtime friend, Senator Dianne Feinstein. We served together...

September 2023 – THI welcomes 33 new citizens

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The Harkin Institute hosted a naturalization ceremony on September 15. The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University hosted 33 participants and their families as they took the Oath of Allegiance and became citizens of the United States of America. Judge Robert...

September 2023 – Inaugural Harkin Retirement Security Symposium is a success!

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The Harkin Institute hosted its inaugural Harkin Retirement Security Symposium on September 13 in Washington, D.C. The one-day symposium drew a diverse group of speakers and attendees from around the country to discuss the event’s theme, “Preserving and Enhancing...

September 2023 – UpLift hosts Community Conversations

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On September 5, members of the Central Iowa community gathered at The Varsity Cinema for the first UpLift Community Conversation Series event – What is Basic Income? The viewing of the documentary “Raising the Floor” sparked insightful discussions...

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Focus groups on accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation spaces

November 2 | Fall Sussman Lecture Fall 2023 Sussman Lecture – “Dignity: The Foundation of a New Patriotism” with Tim Shriver

Senator Tom Harkin (retired) & Ruth Harkin’s message regarding the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

September 2023 – THI welcomes 33 new citizens

September 2023 – Inaugural Harkin Retirement Security Symposium is a success!

September 2023 – UpLift hosts Community Conversations

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