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    A flurry of letters
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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.
    He had strong connections to Donna and Denison
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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 ...
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    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
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    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?
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    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
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    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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