Antiques and Treasures, 11:00 AM - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Pete Grady, Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant

Pete Grady of Marshalltown, Iowa is the author and performer of "Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant" and has presented shows in a wide variety of venues. He has been active in the Marshalltown Community Theatre as a board member, actor, and director. Grady is a 1975 graduate of St. Ambrose and a 1984 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law. He served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Iowa Department of Justice until his retirement in 2016. 

“Ulysses S. Grant comes to life in this informative, humorous, and touching portrayal.  Meet the victorious general whose strategy and tenacity won the Civil War, the President who struggled to rebuild his country after the war, and the husband and father whose final efforts were devoted to the support of his wife and family.”

Unconditional Surrender is part of the Humanities Iowa cultural programming that is available to non-profit organizations in Iowa. The public is invited to attend.

Luncheon Great Caterers

Veggies w/dip

Fruit skewers

State Fair Baked potato - butter w/seasonings, pulled pork, brisket, queso, brisket bacon mac & cheese, cheese, sour cream and green onions. Vegetarian option without meat.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies 

Public Affairs, 1:00 PM

Erin Gerlich, Executive Director, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association

Erin Gerlich became the sixth Executive Director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union in May of 2024. Gerlich is credited for her instrumental role in introducing girls wrestling to the state of Iowa. She was also the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association President from 2022-2023, being the first female to ever hold this position for the organization. Gerlich previously served as the middle school and high school activities director in the Panorama Community School District.