30 Jun 2025

Nine Iowans Named Awardees in State Historical Society’s Excellence in History Awards

By Christopher Sikich

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2025) — State Historical Society Board of Trustees Chair, Dr Terrence Lindell, and Administrator Valerie Van Kooten joined the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees to bestow the annual Excellence in History Awards during a ceremony today at the State Historical Society Museum in Des Moines, Iowa.

The awards honor individuals, organizations, and communities that make outstanding contributions to the field of Iowa history.

24 Jun 2025

Seventy-Three Iowa Students Participate at National History Contest, Medalists, Finalists, and Special Award-Winners Recognized

By Christopher Sikich

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2025) — Seventy-three Iowa students participated in the National Contest of National History Day, hosted at the University of Maryland, College Park from June 8 to June 12.

03 Mar 2025

State Historical Society of Iowa Announces Departure of State Curator Leo Landis

By Christopher Sikich

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI), a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), announced the departure of State Curator Leo Landis, who has served the organization with distinction as both State Curator and Museum Curator.

04 Feb 2025

NaviLens Enhances Accessibility at the State Historical Society of Iowa

By Christopher Sikich

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) is excited to announce the implementation of NaviLens, an innovative technology designed to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision.

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