Regional Contest Judges
Judge registration for the 2026 regional contests will open in January. Thank you to all of our regional contest judges!
If you are interested in judging, then fill out this form and the NHD in Iowa coordinator will reach out. Thank you!
| Regional Contest | Venue and City | Date | zFairs Homepage Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River | St. Ambrose University, Davenport | March 2, 2026 | https://ia-mrdc.nhd.org/ |
| Western Trails | Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs | March 4, 2026 | https://ia-wtdc.nhd.org/ |
| Sergeant Floyd | Northwestern College, Orange City | March 5, 2026 | https://ia-sfdc.nhd.org/ |
| Voltaire Twombly | Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa | March 6, 2026 | https://ia-vtdc.nhd.org/ |
| Spirit Lake | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake | March 9, 2026 | https://ia-sldc.nhd.org/ |
| Grant Wood | Coe College, Cedar Rapids | March 13, 2026 | https://ia-gwdc.nhd.org/ |
| Montauk | Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar | March 18, 2026 | https://ia-mdc.nhd.org/ |
| Sullivan Brothers | University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls | March 23, 2026 | https://ia-sbdc.nhd.org/ |
| Historic Highways | Central College, Pella | March 25, 2026 | https://ia-hhdc.nhd.org/ |
State Contest Judges
The 2026 National History Day in Iowa state contest will take place on Monday, April 27 at Iowa State University in Ames.
| Contest | Venue and City | Date | zFairs Homepage Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Contest | Iowa State University, Ames | April 27, 2026 | https://ia.nhd.org/ |
The National History Day Experience
Get a snapshot of the National History Day experience in Iowa!