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.
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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.
Navigating COVID-19 one step at a time.
Jared Grimes will perform a featured role in a holiday concert filmed live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem headlined by Shoshana Bean.
Let me tell you about my mom ...
Mary Owen, daughter of actress Donna Reed, will appear live during the virtual Celebrate Iowa Gala VIP reception, Friday, December 11, 2020.
Look who's co-hosting ...
Jackie Schmillen, CW Iowa 23, and Michael Morain, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, will co-host the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.
Celebrity to talk about Donna Reed Foundation
Brandon Victor Dixon will appear live from New York City during the virtual Celebrate Iowa Gala VIP reception, Friday, December 11, 2020.
We're part of a Virtual Gala
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.
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