Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa

Imagine sitting by the Grand Canal in Venice, gondoliers calling in the background, the smell of street food all around you, sipping on the perfect thirst-quenching summer cocktail…..read more.

We are all aware of the COVID-19 crisis in our country and the necessary precautions required to protect the health and safety of our families and friends. Due to State regulations restricting public and private gatherings, we have cancelled the Italian-American Heritage Festival of Iowa that was scheduled for this summer. Once we have weathered this crisis, we will begin to focus our efforts on planning the next festival.

Out of concern for our families and friends, we are taking pro-active steps to do our part in helping to stop the spread of the Covic-19 virus. The annual St. Joseph’s Day Celebration will be postponed until this health crisis has passed. Thank you for your understanding and be safe.

Out of concern for our families and friends, we are taking pro-active steps to do our part in helping to stop the spread of the Covic-19 virus. The Ravioli Cooking Class, scheduled for April 4, will be postponed until this health crisis has passed. All fees will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding and be safe.

High in the mountains of Southern Italy in a small village named Terravecchia, Lou Foggia never expected to find family, but read what happened here.