The mission of the Office of the State Archaeologist is to develop, disseminate, and preserve knowledge of Iowa's human past through Midwestern and Plains archaeological research, scientific discovery, public stewardship, service, and education.

31,300 +
archaeological sites as of FY22

300 +
infrastructure projects
completed annually

4 Million +
Objects in Curation
News

Office of the State Archaeologist earns national recognition for outreach
Thursday, April 6, 2023

Shirley Schermer Receives Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of Iowa
Monday, February 27, 2023

OSA is Hiring: Research Archaeologist
Friday, February 24, 2023
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