Press Releases

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Iowa students take top honors at National History Day national contest

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced that two Iowa students took top honors at the National History Day national finals held online last week

State Historical Society of Iowa wins two prestigious AASLH Awards of Excellence

The State Historical Society of Iowa’s campaign to commemorate Iowa’s 175th statehood anniversary continues to receive accolades from across the country.

State Historical Society of Iowa Project Receives $200,000 Carver Trust Grant

A major renovation project at the State Historical Building is getting a six-figure boost this month.

Mobile museum hits the road, packed with 13,000 years of Iowa history

The State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum hits the road this month, packed with 56 artifacts and a video that explores 13,000 years of Iowa history.

Iowa's 175th Anniversary of Statehood Campaign Receives Regional Recognition

Iowa’s campaign to celebrate its 175th statehood anniversary is being honored beyond its borders.