An uncertain future
Harry Smith takes us to Storm Lake, Ia, where the local newspaper is a lifeline but faces an uncertain future. He also visits Denison, Ia.
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Donna and the bomb
It began with a letter from a Manhattan Project scientist to movie star Donna Reed, shortly after the end of World War II in 1945.
A flurry of letters
The Donna Reed Foundation has partnered with fifth-graders in Denison, Ia. to write letters for overseas active-duty service members.
He had strong connections to Donna and Denison
Eddie Foy III was a casting director with strong connections to Donna Reed and her hometown of Denison, Iowa.
A recent archive addition
Donna Reed's father was a former county horseshoe pitching champion who could attract an audience as shown in this newspaper clipping.
Denison actress is remembered
Donna Reed died in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986 of pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Grover Asmus, was at her side.
A Star was Born
Donna Reed's home state of Iowa plans to honor her life (1921–1986) and enduring legacy with a virtual tribute on her birthday, January 27.
A free screening ...
Every December the Donna Reed Foundation sponsors a free screening of "It's a Wonderful Life." Join us Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
We're part of a Virtual Gala
The Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts in Denison, Ia will be featured in an only-in-Iowa tour during the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.
Is it a photograph?
Joel Lueck, a Denison, IA High School graduate, works as a 3D animator. Here's his pen and ink drawing of The Donna Reed Center in Denison.
Happy birthday, Jimmy Hawkins
Jimmy Hawkins is a former actor born on Nov. 13, 1941. He was a frequent instructor at The Donna Reed Festival held in Denison, IA.
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