History

A conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and a tour of Sandy Boyd's legendary collection of historical artifacts

The Kalona Historical Village in southeast Iowa may be a tourism spot geared toward the past, but its features and exhibits have constantly evolved.

The community theater was founded in Grant Wood's studio in 1925 and has grown to become Iowa's largest nonprofit producing theater.

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

A new film series is looking back at five iconic Hollywood films from directors and actors who left Europe in the years leading up to World War II. "From Hitler to Hollywood" will feature screenings at The Last Picture House in Davenport starting Sept. 3.

Iowan Mike Rowley shares the detective work that revealed his ancestor's service. Then, we meet the pilot who flew around the world to raise awareness for polio eradication.

We hear what's behind this decision from the historical society and from the group that is protesting the closure. Then, a conversation with Emili Johnson, founder of the Black. Girl. Iowa. podcast.

A visit to the African American Museum of Iowa, then a conversation with a mother and son artist and filmmaker duo.

The State Historical Society of Iowa is struggling to balance their budget. But the board of trustees say cuts are being made without public input.

For thousands of years, dugout canoes were a vital form of transportation for Indigenous Americans.