Meetings usually consist of a social hour, dinner, and program. Anyone may attend the program free of charge, but regular attenders are requested to pay membership dues to defray costs. Most events are held at 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 of the front desk after entering the front door. Here is a typical evening schedule:
5:30 p.m. — Cash Bar Opens
6:30 p.m. — Dinner by Reservation
7:15 p.m. — Program Begins
Next Meeting and Dinner Reservation Info — Click here
Program Chairperson – Marv Wilson — Interested in speaking to our Roundtable? Please Email: dsmcivilwar@gmail.com
Past Programs — Click here
Fall Campaign – 2026
| Date | Speaker / Affiliation | Program Title |
| September 2 | Brian Rumsey (Cedar Falls/UNI) | From Strategic Cover to Foraged Food: Fruit and Nut Trees During the Civil War. |
| October 7 | Frank McCaw (Cedar Falls/CVCWRT) | Iowa’s Civil War Generals. |
| November 4 | Daniel Smith (Kansas City/KC-CWRT). | Battle of Westport: Largest Civil War battle west of the Mississippi. |
| December | No Meeting – Happy Holidays! |
Spring Campaign – 2027
| Date | Speaker / Affiliation | Program Title |
| January 20 | ||
| February 17 | ||
| March 17 | ||
| April 14 | ||
| May 19 | ||
| June 16 |