• July 16 | Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

    Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and our recently awarded “Gold” certification. Earlier this year, the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center became only […]

  • Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report

    Sheslow Auditorium 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for the first official presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment (CISWRA) report—a groundbreaking scientific study that provides the most comprehensive analysis of water quality in […]

  • September 17 | Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead

    Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead continues our discussion on strategies to improve retirement security at the retirement system level. The roundtable discussion will focus on the […]

  • CANCELLED: October 3 | Meet the Author: John Dinges

    Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join The Harkin Institute and Beaverdale Books on October 3rd for a powerful conversation on history, mystery, and U.S. foreign policy. Author John Dinges will discuss his new book, Chile […]

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

    Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Founded in New York City in 2007, ReelAbilities challenges stereotypes, celebrates authentic disability representation in movies, and expands opportunities for disabled creators worldwide. The 2025 Des Moines festival is “A Taste of […]