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SUMMARY:November 8-9 | A Taste of ReelAbilities Des Moines 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 ReelAbilities\,” screening a combination of features and shorts over two days — first at The Harkin Institute\, then at the Des Moines Art Center\, showing different films each day. All film screenings will be followed by a conversation with individuals from the disability community related to the specific content of the films. \nAll films will provide open captions and have audio description capabilities. \nIn addition to films being shown at the Des Moines Art Center and The Harkin Institute\, The Varsity Cinema will present a related film on Wednesday\, November 5\, leading up to “A Taste of ReelAbilities” on Saturday\, November 8\, and Sunday\, November 9. \nThis program is supported by the Principal® Foundation.
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/november-8-9-a-taste-of-reelabilities-des-moines-2025/
LOCATION:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\, 2800 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 12 | The Heartland at a Crossroads: Bold Voices on America’s Rural Future
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen has established himself as an essential witness to the transformation of rural America\, thanks to his unique perspective as editor of The Storm Lake Times. His new book\, We Crapped In Our Nests: Notes From the Edge of the World\, offers an unflinching examination of how we’ve degraded our environment and communities\, along with his vision for rural America’s future. \nCullen will be joined in conversation with Chris Jones\, President of the Driftless Water Defenders and author of The Swine Republic. They will discuss topics including corporate agricultural dominance\, water quality protection\, rural community transformation\, immigration and rural vitality\, and more. \nThe event will include opening remarks from Senator Tom Harkin (retired). Books will be available for purchase before and after the event.
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/november-12-the-heartland-at-a-crossroads-bold-voices-on-americas-rural-future/
LOCATION:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\, 2800 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 13 | From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Impact the Disability Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance for a panel discussion\, resource fair\, and networking reception at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center on November 13\, 2025. Panelists will discuss the state of disability legislation at the federal\, state\, and local levels. Members of the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance will have tables with information and resources before and after the event. Light refreshments will be provided. \nSenator Tom Harkin (retired) will provide opening remarks.
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/november-13-from-dc-to-iowa-how-policy-shifts-will-impact-the-disability-community/
LOCATION:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\, 2800 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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