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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.

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.

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.

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.

Is it a photograph?

Joel Lueck, a Denison, IA High School graduate, works as a 3D animator. Here's his pen and ink drawing of The Donna Reed Center in Denison.

Happy birthday, Jimmy Hawkins

Jimmy Hawkins is a former actor born on Nov. 13, 1941. He was a frequent instructor at The Donna Reed Festival held in Denison, IA.

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