Greetings! Over 6,400 names on our petition calling on state officials to stop this madness.
Thank you to everyone who read the petition and followed the press coverage. Over 300 people attended our educational event on Saturday, August 23, followed by a march to the State Historical Society of Iowa. The crowd was enthusiastic and energized by the speakers and musicians calling on us to carry on this fight. Time is of the essence and we need your help in raising the alarm before it is too late to stop this desecration of a valued library and archives created by and for Iowans. Please spread the word and enlist the help of your neighbors, coworkers, and family members, whether they reside in Iowa or not. We are all connected by a common heritage. Our target is to reach 10,000 signatures as soon as possible, so please start calling people and knocking on doors. We need all of you to show your concern by sharing the petition and stories behind it. Your efforts are making a difference!
Save Iowa History 2025 Coalition
You can watch the entire rally at the public library or choose among the speakers and performers.
00:01:00 Introduction - Mary Bennett, Iowa historian
00:06:20 Romeo Buffalo, Meskwaki musician
00:11:37 Johnathan L. Buffalo, Meskwaki historian
00:23:05 Suzanne Wanatee Buffalo, Meskwaki historian
00:46:01 Kelly Plumber, Iowa Musicians Project collection
00:53:23 Forrest Heusinkveld, Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret collection
00:58:22 Dave Moore, Iowa musician
01:16:30 Kathy Gourley, Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist
01:29:30 Ashley Howard, Professor of History, University of Iowa
01:40:39 Rebecca Conard, Professor of History, Middle Tennessee State University
01:54:51 Adam Zabner, Iowa House, 90 District
01:58:22 Clara Reynen, Artist, Performer, Coffin maker
02:00:14 COGS Band (Labor Notes) - "Solidarity Forever"
02:02:50 COGS Band (Labor Notes) - "Disappearing History Blues"
EXTRA BONUS
https://youtube.com/shorts/QYxJC6km2yk?si=BOxsPVsGSGKucRk5
Labor Notes, Dave Moore, Forrest Huesinkveld perform in front of State Historical Society of Iowa at 402 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa, August 23, 2025.