10/07/2026
Join us for a very special event on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Max F. Wetrich Community Room @ GJPL featuring two Open Book presentations brought to us by CultureALL from Iowa Humanities and sponsored by GCLA with support from the Greene County Community Foundation.
Our OPEN BOOK special presenters are:
#1 DARCY MAULSBY -- "BEYOND THE COMFORT ZONE:
THE POWER OF THE ASSIST IN FARMING AND IN LIFE"
Darcy Maulsby is a 5th generation farmer and Iowa's
Storyteller. She is the author of the rural Iowa history book
"Calhoun County," "A Culinary History of Iowa," and "Dallas
County." Newest books: "Iowa Agriculture: A History of
Farming, Food and Family" from The History Press and
"Classic Restaurants of Des Moines and Their Recipes." She
helps businesses find their "wow" stories to inspire people to
dream bigger, revitalize rural America and change the world
al America and change the world
for the good.
#2 SESO MARENTES --"STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF:
THE JOURNEY OF AN ARTIST & COMMUNITY BUILDER"
Seso Marentes is an award-winning artist and a prominent
representative of Iowa’s Latino community. His personal
experiences and dedication to the community have given
him a wealth of stories to share. Despite dropping out of
middle school, Marentes refused to let that define his future.
He overcame numerous challenges, becoming a life mentor
to many and emphasizing the importance of individual value
and self-discovery. As a father to four children and a mentor
to numerous youths from diverse backgrounds, Marentes is
the only Male Parent Partner in Polk County, where he worked with fathers involved with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Join us SUNDAY, 10-11-26, @ 2 p.m. for our OPEN BOOK event supported by CultureALL and Iowa Humanties. Event is open to the public at no charge.
