Some libraries just house books, while others are an architectural majesty with the most impressive bibliography to surround yourself with while you study, work, or write that novel. There are many ...

Three students have spent their fall semester refining 100 recipes from the library archive to put into a cookbook.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The State Historical Society of Iowa and the University of Iowa have entered an agreement to ensure public ...

The State Library of Iowa recently announced that the Forest City Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth ...

Members of the Des Moines Public Library and libraries across the state now have access to the popular Iowa Adventure Pass. After a months-long hiatus, the Johnston Public Library announced on May 29 ...

I was appointed by Gov. Culver to the Board of Trustees of the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) in 2009 and served until 2024 under five 3-year appointments made by 3 different governors. Once ...

Mary Bennett (right), Special Collections Coordinator, talks about various points on an old map of Iowa during a University of Iowa history class at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Iowa City ...