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Purpose of the Society
• To unite those interested in the archaeology of Iowa.
• To foster cooperation among professional and amateur archae-
ologists.
• To promote the study, investigation, and interpretation of
prehistoric and historic remains in Iowa.
• To provide for the dissemination of knowledge and research in
archaeology and related disciplines.
• To encourage the recording and preservation of sites and arti-
facts.
• To develop a constructive attitude toward these cultural resources
through education and public involvement.

Society Activities
The IAS meets twice a year in the spring and fall at locations throughout
the state. The meetings are a venue to learn about Iowa’s rich and
interesting past through workshops, site reports, and special
presentations. At the spring meeting, the Society presents the Keyes-Orr
Award to an individual whose contributions to the IAS and Iowa
archaeology are particularly meritorious.

The Society also offers occasional supervised excavations and field trips.
An Archaeological Certification Program gives members the opportunity
to learn how to discover and record archaeological sites, assist in
excavation and laboratory activities, and preserve Iowa’s archaeological
heritage for the future.
Six active local chapters based in Cherokee, Decorah, the Quad Cities,
Keokuk, Des Moines, and Cedar Falls offer presentations, news of
current events, outreach activities, and opportunities to share
discoveries.

Benefits of Membership
In addition to Society activities, all members receive two publications:

— Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society, published annually, carries
reports of recent investigations conducted in Iowa, and

— Newsletter of the Iowa Archeological Society, published
quarterly, offers short articles, notices of up-
coming activities and events, and local chap-
ter news.

The Office of the State Archaeologist also maintains
an email list-serve to announce events of interest to
members.
Learn More.... www.uiowa.edu/~osa/IAS