State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees Meeting 12/12/2025

Event Details

State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees

Friday, December 12
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Held Virtual via Zoom

Zoom Conference Information

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84971504909?pwd=EySlsQrbSc5bitCUjuddMkEx6YQRFE.1

Meeting ID: 849 7150 4909
Passcode: 018542

Agenda - Subject to change

  1. Call to Order
    1. Welcome
    2. Roll Call
    3. Approve Agenda
    4. Approve Draft Minutes
      1. June 26, 2025 SHSI Board of Trustees
  2. Old Business
  3. New Business
    1. Committee Assignments
      1. Board Awards for Excellence in History
        1. Benjamin F. Shambaugh Award
        2. Dorothy Schwieder Excellence in Research Award
          Note: This award is bestowed on a biennial basis and was 
          not awarded in 2025.
        3. George Mills/Louise Noun Award
        4. Loren Horton Community History Award
        5. Mildred Throne/Charles Aldrich Award
        6. William J. Petersen/Edgar R. Harlan Award
        7. Excellence in Archaeology and Historic Preservation Award
        8. Preservation Projects of Merit
      2. Board Observers for Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP)
        1. Historic Preservation
        2. Documentary Collections
        3. Museums
      3. State Nominations Review Committee (SNRC) - Optional
      4. Collections Committee - Appointed by SHSI Board Chair
  4. SHSI Updates
    1. Annals of Iowa
    2. America 250
    3. Historical Convening
    4. National History Day in Iowa State Competition - April 27, 2025
    5. Iowa City Centennial Building
  5. Iowa Historical Foundation Update
  6. Public Comment
    1. A public comment period will be held at the end of the meeting for those providing advance notice to Board Administrator Meg Witt (meg.witt@iowa.gov). Advance notice is encouraged, but all public comments will be heard.
  7. Adjournment