Next Meeting
| Date | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM Social Hour, 6:30 PM Dinner, 7:15 PM Presentation |
| Location | Iowa Machine Shed |
| Dinner Cost | $27.00 |
| Guests | Always Welcome |
Speaker – Brian Rumsey, Cedar Falls/UNI
Presentation – “From Strategic Cover to Foraged Food: Fruit and Nut Trees During the Civil War”
About the Speaker
Brian Rumsey’s engaging presentation combines original scholarship with compelling storytelling.
Dinner Information
Machine Shed meals are served family-style. $27.00 2 Entrées:
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Flavored with our house blend and grilled
Old Fashioned Pot Roast Slow-roasted beef with onions, carrots, and baby red potatoes
Sides: Coleslaw, cottage cheese, vegetable, choice of potato, and freshly baked bread
Beverages are included: coffee, tea, milk, or soda.
Reservations and advance payment are required for dinner. Reservation Deadline – Sunday, August 30, 2026
Meeting Schedule
5:30 pm – Social Hour – Cash Bar Opens
6:30 pm – Dinner by Reservation
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm – Program
Location and Parking
The Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. The restaurant is near the intersection of I-80/35 and Hickman Road and offers free parking. The meeting room is to the left after entering the front door.
Visitors are always Welcome!
Guests may attend the program at no charge. Dinner reservations are required only for those joining us for the meal. If this is your first meeting, introduce yourself when you arrive – we’ll be happy to welcome you and answer any questions.