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Letting History be the Judge
Judge Odell McGhee and the Langston Hughes Players portray
the tragedies and triumphs of the African-American experience.
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The Writer
Persecuted Writers Find Sanctuary in the U.S.
The North American Network of Cities of Asylum provides
a safe haven for literary writers who can’t speak
or write freely—and who are often imprisoned, tortured
or threatened with death—in their own countries.
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Creative Living
A New Chapter for Libraries
Libraries across the country are shedding their stodgy
image and reinventing themselves as dynamic hubs where
patrons can not only check out books but also fill out
job applications, debate global warming and watch a DVD.
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Pages
A Place to Grow
Over the past 70 years, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop
has molded generations of writers whose influence on the
country’s literary landscape would impress even
the most cynical naysayer.
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The Des Moines
Register
The Fine Art of Emotion
Frank Hansen doesn’t think when he paints. He emotes.
“I paint what I feel,” said the Des Moines
artist, whose current exhibit at Moberg Gallery runs through
Oct. 14. “It’s straight from the gut.”
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The Des Moines Register
Book Reviews: Reconciliation, Sense of Loss Capture Focus
of Iowa Releases
Loss—of a spouse, of a rural way of life, of a community's
sense of self—and the power of reconciliation emerge
as themes in this month's round-up by Iowa authors.
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Hemispheres
A Mississippi Milestone
Stern-wheelers that evoke the glamour of the steamboat
era will cruise from New Orleans this spring for the first
time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in
2005.
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Midwest Living,
Best of the Midwest 2007
Travel Guide
This handy section is the perfect take-along for your
weekend getaway or vacation in the Midwest.
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The Des Moines
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Montreal is Magnifique
On our first day in Montreal, the tour guide guide dutifully
pointed out the major attractions we should visit, from
the venerable Notre Dame Basilica to the modernistic Olympic
Stadium.
“And what’s your favorite
thing to do here?” I wanted to know. “Why,
we love three-hour lunches, we love to talk,” she
said. “You come to Montreal to enjoy life—for
la joie de vivre.” We discovered she
was right.
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Midwest Living
Ultimate Drives
The autumn colors have hit their peak. Now it’s
time for you to hit the road. Choose from 10 great types
of road trips—woodland, shoreline, prairie and more—that
celebrate Midwest scenery.
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Home & Away
Iowa to the Core
Iowa is the nation’s number-one producer of corn
and soybeans. But there’s another, lesser-known
crop that’s especially appealing in the fall. Apples,
including Jonathan, Red Delicious and dozens of other
varieties, thrive in orchards scattered across the state.
Many of these orchards are popular autumn destinations,
where you can pick your own apples, go on hayrides, shop
for gifts and enjoy other activities.
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