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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invests $1.5 million in building creative places

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to leverage local infrastructure projects.

January 10, 2023

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State Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa is calling for nominations for members to serve on its board of trustees and for the Iowa Excellence in History Awards.

December 16, 2022

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Iowa Arts Council honors five new Iowa Artist Fellows

The Iowa Arts Council is honoring five Iowa artists as 2022 Iowa Artist Fellows with an annual award.

November 17, 2022

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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to showcase Iowa art, food and entertainment

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invites Iowans from across the state to enjoy Iowa art, history, food and entertainment during the Celebrate Iowa Gala.

November 15, 2022

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State Historical Society of Iowa’s online collection of educational materials tops 3 million views

Iowa educators are using a new tool to teach Iowa history, and it’s catching on in classrooms across the state.

October 31, 2022

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Two Iowa State University students named Iowa History Dissertation Fellows

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has named Michael Belding and Jesse Chariton of Iowa State University as its inaugural Iowa History Dissertation Fellows

August 15, 2022

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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches program to train next generation of nonprofit leaders

The Iowa Department of Culture Affairs has picked 11 Iowa arts and culture organizations to participate in its first Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort program.

August 10, 2022

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Step into history at the Iowa State Fair

The 8th annual Iowa State Fair Historical Walking Tour will kick off the fair’s first day, on Thursday, Aug. 11.

August 3, 2022

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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs designates Iowa Great Places and Cultural & Entertainment Districts

13 Iowa communities will receive support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture & history.

July 22, 2022

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2022 Iowa Arts Summit Speakers Announced Registration for the August 10-12 conference is open now

The 2022 Iowa Arts Summit includes a 3-day program & kicks off with inspirational, half-day virtual sessions featuring leading voices in the arts on 08/10 - 11

June 24, 2022