Performing Arts, 11:00 AM

"Making Music in Many Ways" Judith Henry is an experienced musician has an undergraduate degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Vocal Performance from Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as a Master's Degree in Organ Performance from Drake University. Judith has taught music in public schools and served as the Music Director of several churches. She composes and performs her own music, and she has recorded CDs of her original compositions. She will perform music from  Broadway, Disney, classical, popular , spirituals and a little New Age style using both voice and piano.

Luncheon, 1:00 PM Served by Barattas: 

Order from Thursday, Sept. 18 to Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:00am.

Italian Salad: A mix of iceberg, romaine and baby greens tossed with our house Italian dressing and parmesan cheese.

Bread and Butter

Entree Options -

IF YOU CALL OR EMAIL please indicate your choice or it will be the Cavatelli & Meatballs.

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1. Cavatelli & Meatballs serve with our traditional red sauce

2. GLUTEN FREE Penne with Red Sauce with Italian Sausage link

3. Cavatelli with Marinara (VEGETARIAN)

   Dessert

   Tuxedo Bars

   Gluten Free Dessert

Public Affairs, 1:00 PM

Amy Kahler is the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works, Iowa’s largest municipal water utility and the largest contract operator for Central Iowa Water Works.  With over 25 years of leadership experience in finance, customer service, and utility operations, she advances DMWW’s mission to protect public health by providing safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water.

Guided by her personal “why”— to leave everything a little better than she found it — Amy is committed to finding collaborative solutions, building strong organizational culture, and prioritizing both environmental and financial stewardship. As CFO, she developed robust financial strategies that balance operational demands with sustainable growth while maintaining affordability for customers and played a key role in the creation of Central Iowa Water Works.

Her presentation will include water quality challenges, overview of CIWW (Central Iowa Water Works), partnerships in conservation, and legislative priorities to highlight a few specific topics.