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9.27 Meet the Authors | Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball, by Pamela Grundy & Susan Shackelford
9.27 Meet the Authors | Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball, by Pamela Grundy & Susan Shackelford

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State Historical Research Center in Iowa City set to close in 2026
State Historical Research Center in Iowa City set to close in 2026
Iowa State Fair: Historical Photos
Iowa State Fair: Historical Photos
From WWI to 9/11: Iowa's Million Dollar Chicken
From WWI to 9/11: Iowa's Million Dollar Chicken
Take a summer trip to these state historic sites
Take a summer trip to these state historic sites
State Historical Society of Iowa previews upcoming events
New colorful signs at Iowa museum improve accessibility for visually impaired people
New colorful signs at Iowa museum improve accessibility for visually impaired people
State Historical Society of Iowa preparing for summer fun
State Historical Society of Iowa preparing for summer fun
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Iowa History
Iowa History
College Day at the Museum
College Day at the Museum
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Employment & Internships

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Weddings & Receptions

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Iowa’s FREE History Collections Catalog (iowa.minisisinc.com)
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State Historical Society of Iowa Research Centers
Iowa History Educator Resources
Vital Records
Vital Records

Iowa History Month

Iowa History Month
Iowa History Month
Iowa History 101 Series (Info. & Registration)

National History Day

National History Day in Iowa
Judge Signup | National History Day
Iowa Historic Sites

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Goldie's Kids Club - Break Programs
Goldie's Workshops and Daycamps
Goldie's Kids Club - Children Programs and Activities

Lifelong Learners

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Integrating Iowa History in K-12 Social Studies Classrooms (6.9 & 6.10,25)
Integrating Social Studies and Literacy Connections into Elementary Classrooms (6.16 & 6.17,25)
Integrating Inquiry and Primary Sources into Secondary Classrooms
Iowa History Book Club
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State Historical Society of Iowa Grants
Research Grant for Authors

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