Everyday Lives, Extraordinary People: Ruth Suckow's Iowa

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thru Nov. 15; inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer," Suckow’s work was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her story in the 1980s; the Ruth Suckow Memorial Association, with the support of Humanities Iowa, has developed a traveling exhibition celebrating the life and work of Iowa novelist and short story writer Ruth Suckow, who lived from 1892 to 1960; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission