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A flurry of letters

The Donna Reed Foundation has partnered with fifth-graders in Denison, Ia. to write letters for overseas active-duty service members.

Musical Theater Workshop returns

Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop June 21-26, 2021 at the Denison High School Fine Arts Center. Sponsored by The Donna Reed Foundation.

Look what we found

It's a memory from the past. That's Tony and Emmy Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon riding a float in the 1999 Donna Reed Festival parade.

Save the date

We are excited about this production! Children's Musical Theater Workshop June 21-26, 2021 Grades K - 8 12:30-3:30 sessions this year....

Frustrated actor came to Denison, IA

Gene Reynolds, co-creator of M*A*S*H, was a presenter during the early years of The Donna Reed Festival held annually in Denison, Iowa.

Debbie Reynolds visits Denison, IA

Debbie Reynolds and Donna Reed were close friends, meeting through their charitable work. She later attended the 1988 Donna Reed Festival.

Online visit with Donna's daughter

Join Donna Reed's daughter, Mary Owen, and Donna Reed Foundation board member Kurt Lee as they share memories and photos of Donna Reed.

It's coming back

The Donna Reed Foundation plans to bring a new version of the film society back to Denison with a variety of films and other activities.

He had strong connections to Donna and Denison

Eddie Foy III was a casting director with strong connections to Donna Reed and her hometown of Denison, Iowa.

Happy birthday, Jackie

Jackie Schmillen recently co-hosted a segment of Celebrate Iowa Gala during which she interviewed Broadway star Brandon Victor Dixon.

Lights, camera, action!

The Donna Reed Center had two media crews in the building Friday, shooting footage about the centennial celebration of Donna Reed's birth.

Don't miss this program

The State Historical Society of Iowa will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Donna Reed's birth with a special program, "Remembering Donna"

A recent archive addition

Donna Reed's father was a former county horseshoe pitching champion who could attract an audience as shown in this newspaper clipping.

Denison actress is remembered

Donna Reed died in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986 of pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Grover Asmus, was at her side.

A Star was Born

Donna Reed's home state of Iowa plans to honor her life (1921–1986) and enduring legacy with a virtual tribute on her birthday, January 27.

100 years of Donna Reed

Donna Reed was born a century ago on Jan. 27, 1921. Join her daughter, Mary Owen, as she shares memories and photos of her mother's career.

New year greetings

Happy New Year from The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts in Denison, Iowa.

Help make this Lego creation become an official set

Jason Middaugh created a Lego version of the settings and characters from It's a Wonderful life but needs help making it an official set.

Don't miss out ...

The Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts in Denison, Ia will be featured in an only-in-Iowa tour during the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.

A free screening ...

Every December the Donna Reed Foundation sponsors a free screening of "It's a Wonderful Life." Join us Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

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