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Attention: General Public
IOWA QUESTERS STATE DAY SPEAKERS
THE IOWA QUESTERS ARE THRILLED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT OUR ANNUAL STATE DAY PROGRAM WILL FEATURE 2 SPEAKERS WHO CAN ALSO BE ENJOYED BY THE PUBLIC. THESE SPEAKERS ARE SPONSORED BY AND PAID FOR BY HUMANITIES IOWA. THIS PORTION OF OUR PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THERE WILL BE ADEQUATE SEATING PROVIDED. THE DATE IS SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025.
THESE SPEAKERS ARE:
SARAH UTHOFF, A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AT KRIKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN CEDAR RAPIDS AND A LAURA INGALLS WILDER RESEARCHER, WHO WILL PORTRAY LAURA INGALLS WILDER IN “PACKING UP”. “PACKING UP” PROVIDES INSIGHTS AND STORIES AS LAURA PACKS HER TRUNK FOR THE MOVE TO MISSOURI.
JEFF STEIN, AN AUTHOR, BROADCASTER AND HISTORIAN, WILL ENTERTAIN US WITH A STEP BACK IN TIME AND TELL US ALL ABOUT “FLOPPY”, A BELOVED CHARACTER THAT WARMED THE HEARTS OF MANY OF THE CHILDREN IN CENTRAL IOWA. “THE FLOPPY SHOW” WAS ON NBC AFFILIATE WHO-TV FROM 1957 TO 1987 AND STARRED DUANE ELLETT WHO PROVIDED FLOPPY’S MOVES AND ANTICS. THE SHOW WAS A STAPLE IN MANY CENTRAL IOWA HOMES. JEFF WILL ALSO TOUCH ON OTHER MEMORABLE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING FROM VARIOUS REGIONS OF IOWA.
THE SPEAKERS WILL PREFORM THEIR PROGRAMS FROM 10:30 AM TO 12:15 PM AT THE FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 10395 UNIVERSITY AVENUE CLIVE IOWA. THIS IS THE ONLY PORTION OF THE QUESTER DAY THAT IS OPEN TO NON-QUESTERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE HOPE TO SEE MANY PEOPLE ATTEND. THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE QUESTER GROUPS, LEARN ALL ABOUT THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS THAT THEY UNDERTAKE AND EXPLORE JOINING A LOCAL CHAPTER. |
The Questers is a non-profit International Organization, which was founded in 1944 by Jessie Elizabeth Bardens. Its original objective was to stimulate an appreciation of antiques and the collection of them, and later to encourage the preservation and restoration of existing historical buildings and landmarks locally, statewide and internationally.
In 2016, Iowa Questers decided to focus more on preservation and restoration and adopted a new state motto: “Preserving the Past for the Future through Restoration, Acquisition and Education.”
Our goal is to have all Iowa Quester chapters become involved in some form of preservation by sponsoring projects, donating to existing projects applying for State and International Quester Grants, or educating the public on the importance of “Preserving the Past for the Future through Restoration, Acquisition and Education.”
Iowa Questers encourage 4-H youth to participate in Preservation & Restoration projects at the Iowa State Fair, where they receive medals and a monetary award they will donate to their favorite local historical interest. Some chapters have begun to recognize youth at the County level, further promoting the value of Preservation & Restoration with our youth.
The Iowa Questers began a collection of Early American Pressed Glass in 1997 which is housed in the Brunnier Art Museum, on the campus of Iowa State University at Ames. The collection now numbers over 1,380 pieces.
Iowa currently has 74 chapters throughout the state, with approximately 833 members. It is the state with the largest membership in the International organization.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Ever wonder how Quester chapters get their names? Click Here to find a listing of all of the Iowa chapters and what their names mean.
AWARDS
More coming soon.
FEATURED PROJECTS OF IOWA QUESTERS
Preservation and Restoration Grants
Glass Collection Fund
Terrace Hill Fund
4H Preservation & Restoration Award
Click Here to read more about our projects.
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