Press Releases

Seventy Iowa students advance to National History Day national contest

70 IA students took top honors at the State Historical Society of IA's state history contest, & will represent IA at the National History Day contest in June

Four Iowa cultural attractions receive Folk Arts Apprenticeship grants

Four of Iowa's leading cultural tourism destinations that serve folk and traditional artists are getting a new boost from the Iowa Arts Council.

Marshalltown High School repeats as Poetry Out Loud state champions

Marshalltown High School student has won the Poetry Out Loud state finals, the Iowa Arts Council announced today.

March is Iowa History Month

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invites Iowans of all ages to learn more about our state’s past throughout Iowa History Month in March.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs opens new round of grants for art, film, history, humanities and more

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has opened a new round of grant opportunities to build more culturally vibrant communities.

State Historical Society of Iowa announces 2022 Iowa History Book Club schedule

The State Historical Society of Iowa’s book club returns this year with a new lineup of entertaining and thought-provoking books and authors.

Iowa’s creative places to benefit from Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs programs

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced its latest investments in building culturally vibrant communities

‘The Film Lounge’ to showcase Iowa films via statewide broadcast after Iowa City premiere

Film fans can see new episodes of a popular program showcasing Iowa filmmaking in Iowa City this month before the episodes air on statewide Iowa PBS this winter