OWLS - The Home Fronts of Iowa, 1940-45

Event Summary

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. The cost of the catered lunch is $9.00. Lunch will be chicken and gravy with biscuits, salad, fruit, with dessert.  Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program.

Lisa Ossian, associate professor of history at Des Moines Area Community College, will describe how Iowans contributed to the war effort.  Food for Freedom directed American farmers in the all-out production needed for the war effort, and Iowa farmers lead the nation in crop and livestock production. Iowa's small businesses and industries added to the "Arsenal of Democracy" by filling many military sub-contract orders while the two newly constructed ordnance plants in Burlington and Ankeny produced thousands of bombs and millions of machine gun bullets. Iowan’s matched and exceeded records in the eight War Bond Drives as well as the numerous scrap drives. Iowa's women met the rationing and production requirements demanded from the federal government in all home kitchens. This program is sponsored by Humanities of Iowa

Cost

Adults - $9.00

Category

Programs