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The Iowa The Iowa Theater is a multi-use, non-profit movie theater and performance space, a place for locals
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The historic Iowa Theater reopened after two years of rehabilitation on May 25, 2017. Please check www.the-iowa.com for showtimes, special events, history, photos and more. Unless otherwise noted, doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu plays one last weekend, June 5, 6, & 7 at the Iowa Theater. If you haven't seen it...
06/03/2026

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu plays one last weekend, June 5, 6, & 7 at the Iowa Theater. If you haven't seen it be sure to make it this weekend. If you were a fan and saw it the first weekend in Des Moines, come a second time.

In support of the 2026 Quilt Festival we will be showing Quilts of Valor and Quilts of Valor 2 for our Throwback Thursda...
06/02/2026

In support of the 2026 Quilt Festival we will be showing Quilts of Valor and Quilts of Valor 2 for our Throwback Thursday feature. Produced by Iowa Public Television in 2012 and 2015, these heartwarming specials share the unique and important work of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
The feature starts at 7 and popcorn is half off on Thursdays.

It's official ! Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens Friday night, May 29th and plays for 2 weekends
05/27/2026

It's official !
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens Friday night, May 29th and plays for 2 weekends

E.T. plays for our Throwback Thursday feature May 28 at 7. If you haven't seen this on the big screen for awhile, it's ...
05/27/2026

E.T. plays for our Throwback Thursday feature May 28 at 7.
If you haven't seen this on the big screen for awhile, it's time!
Half-priced popcorn on Thursdays.

Movies can help us feel and understand things we didn't experience. It's not to late to plan to attend the movie, We We...
05/24/2026

Movies can help us feel and understand things we didn't experience.
It's not to late to plan to attend the movie, We Were Soldiers, at the Iowa Theater, Sunday May 24 at 6.
This movie tells the true story of some key soldiers who fought in the first major battle of the Vietnam War and their families.
The movie is FREE to the public thanks to veteran's support.

To honor our brave military men and women and their families on this Memorial Day weekend, we will show We Were Soldiers...
05/23/2026

To honor our brave military men and women and their families on this Memorial Day weekend, we will show We Were Soldiers at 6:00 on Sunday May 24.
The movie is a dramatization of a real battle in the Vietnam War and is sponsored free to the public thanks to the support of a local veteran.
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We Were Soldiers shows Sunday, May 24, at 6 at the Iowa Theater.Praised by veterans for its authenticity depicting battl...
05/23/2026

We Were Soldiers shows Sunday, May 24, at 6 at the Iowa Theater.
Praised by veterans for its authenticity depicting battle, the movie tells of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the first major battle of the Vietnam War.
This movie is presented free to the public thanks to a local veteran.
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John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn plays at The Iowa Theater Saturday, May 23at 1:00.Don't miss this chance to see the Duke o...
05/22/2026

John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn plays at The Iowa Theater Saturday, May 23at 1:00.
Don't miss this chance to see the Duke on the big screen.
Tickets are available at www.the-iowa.com, or at the door.

The Sheep DetectivesThis has been an audience pleaser! Everyone seems to like it. You can still see it at The Iowa The...
05/22/2026

The Sheep Detectives
This has been an audience pleaser! Everyone seems to like it.
You can still see it at The Iowa Theater.
Showings Saturday, May 23, at 7. and the final showing Sunday, May 24, at 2.
We know its a busy weekend, but this delightful movie will make you forget things for a couple of hours.
There is no Friday showing because of John Wayne Birthday festivities.

We Were Soldiers plays Sunday, May 24 at 6:00 at The Iowa Theater. This compelling war drama depicts the true story of t...
05/22/2026

We Were Soldiers plays Sunday, May 24 at 6:00 at The Iowa Theater.
This compelling war drama depicts the true story of the first major battle of the Vietnam War.
It is a film about uncommon valor and nobility under fire, loyalty among soldiers, and the heroism and sacrifice of men and women both home and abroad.
Join us at the Iowa at the beginning of this 2026 Memorial Day.
Tickets are free thanks to the sponsorship of a local veteran.

Address

121 N John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA
50273

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm
Friday 6:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 7:15pm

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+15154622979

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