State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees Meeting

The October 2026 State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Please use the Zoom link below to join virtually. Advance notice is encouraged for comments, but all public comments will be heard. Please contact Board Administrator Meg Witt (515-446-1599 or meg.[email protected]) with questions. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523396494?pwd=rfQFZQoizd0LjzxUfUdY1D5XXnV77g.1 
Meeting ID: 825 2339 6494 
Passcode: 717215 

1. Call to Order
   1. Welcome
   2. Roll Call
   3. Approve Agenda
   4. Approve Draft Minutes – May 28, 2026 
       
2. Department Updates
3. Old Business
4. New Business

   1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 

   2. Board Awards overview and discussion  

   3. Committee Assignments 

      1. Board Awards for Excellence in History 

      2. Board Committee Representatives 

         Historical Resource Development Program Grants 
         State & National Register Review Committee 
         Collections Committee  

5. Iowa Historical Foundation Report 
   Confirmation of IHF board member 

6. Upcoming FY27 Meetings 
    

7. Public Comment  
   A public comment period will be held at the end of the meeting for those providing advance notice to Board Administrator Meg Witt. Advance notice is encouraged, but all public comment will be heard 

8. Adjournment