November 10, 2018 — Headed to the Waverly, Iowa Public Library to Participate in the Iowa Author Book Fair!
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October 2018
It was an exceptionally wonderful weekend when I got to meet and spend time with Janet, an Ankeny family descendant. Janet was in Iowa for work and carved out time to spend with me and travel to Ankeny, Iowa and around Des Moines to see and experience places associated with the Ankeny family. Henry Giese Ankeny, Captain in the Civil War, is Janet’s Second Great Grandfather! We got a special personal tour of the Ankeny Area Historical Museum and visited Woodland Cemetery and a number of other sites. A wonderful time!
Fall 2018
It was a great day of selling books, telling Ankeny family stories and seeing old friends and making new friends at the Fall Iowa Author’s Fest at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines.
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Spring 2018
Nathan’s art work was displayed at an art show at the Mainframe Studios. It featured his drawings from his stint as “Artist in Residence” for Ballet Des Moines.
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I presented a book talk about “Iowa’s Devoted Daughter” and the Ankeny family history at the Kirkendall Public Library on March 22. Jan joined me. We had a large and attentive crowd. It was a great night!
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Larry received this beautiful “Quilt of Valor” to recognize his service to his country at the Honey Creek Resort in the spring of 2018.
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November 2017
Iowa’s Devoted Daughter — Book Tour !!
Two Days – Four Towns !!
Have Books – Will Travel !!
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October 22, 2017
Book Signing at Plot Twist Bookstore in Ankeny, Iowa from 1 to 4!
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October 14, 2017
Was invited to participate in the Des Moines Historical Society local authors and artists expo. It was a great afternoon, met lots of interesting people, and had many questions and inquiries about the Ankeny family. Sold five books! Woo hoo!
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October 7, 2017
Received recognition for my entry to the Women’s Issues Essay Contest for D.A.R. Title was “Careers Through the Years” emphasizing that people change the times and the times change people.
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September 23, 2017
Had a table at the Iowa Author Fest, Jasper Winery, Des Moines Iowa. Met two neat Iowa authors! New friends!
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July 16, 2017
72nd Rigdon Family Reunion in Jesup!!!
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June 4, 2017
Presented at the Ankeny Area Historical Society museum. Met four wonderful ladies who are descendants of Henry Giese Ankeny. Had a great chat with them. Thank you Rosemary Taylor, Director of the Museum, for all you do for promoting Miss Harriet Louise Ankeny!!!
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April 8, 2017
Ankeny Author Fair — Pinnacle Club — Otter Creek Golf Course — Ankeny, Iowa
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February 27, 2017
Presented Ankeny family program — emphasizing the founders of Ankeny, Iowa to the Ankeny Genealogy Chapter at the Kirkendall Library in Ankeny, Iowa — it was a good night!
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November 6, 2016
Presented information about the Ankeny family and their contributions to Ankeny and Des Moines, Iowa at the Ankeny Area Historical Society Museum in Ankeny, Iowa. Four descendants of John Fletcher Ankeny attended. It was a wonderful day!
