Community Conversations With Iowa Life
An airial view of the Des Moines skyline with text Iowa Life over the image

 Iowa PBS invites aspiring professionals and change-makers to a night of discussion and connectivity at Community Conversations With Iowa Life. This special event will be hosted on October 8 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Grand View University Student Center, celebrating the upcoming second season of the Iowa PBS human interest show, Iowa Life. 

This event will feature an inspiring panel discussion with four remarkable individuals who significantly impact their communities and were featured in the show's first season. The discussion will be led by Charity Nebbe, recently announced host of Iowa Life, and Nathan Beacom, executive director of the Lyceum Movement. Panelists will include Dasia Taylor, an inventor and STEM advocate; Gabi Torres, an artist and creative placemaker; Dana James, founder and publisher of Black Iowa News; and Kevin Mason, professor at Waldorf University and creator of Notes on Iowa. 

Guests are invited to enjoy appetizers and refreshments beginning at 6 p.m. The hour-long discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the opportunity to network with other professionals in Iowa. For more information and to register for this free event, visit iowapbs.org/events. 

Iowa Life shines a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals who significantly impact their communities across Iowa. By sharing these inspiring stories, the show aims to foster a more profound connection among Iowans, celebrate the diversity and resilience of the state's residents, and highlight the positive contributions that shape the fabric of Iowa's society. Season two of the series will begin October 15 on Iowa PBS.