She was a patron of the Des Moines Symphony, Civic Music and Opera. She travelled extensively, visiting six continents and all the US states during her life. She joined the Investment Group at The Principal, rising to officer level while identifying investment opportunities in utilities and energy projects.Ĭora was a 75-year member at Immanuel United Methodist Church. She earned an MBA at Drake University in 1976. With the birth of the first of four sons, she remained home, enjoying singing in church and civic choirs. She graduated with a degree in Music from the University of Iowa, starting as a teacher and signing professionally before marrying in 1947 to Edward Hayes, Professor of Law at Drake University. She passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022, at her home in Des Moines. Cora Curtis Hayes was born on Novemto James Hubert and Lydia Curtis in Medford, MN.
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