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.

31,700 +
archaeological sites as of FY23

300 +
infrastructure projects
completed annually

4 Million +
Objects in Curation
News

OSA Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
Friday, November 3, 2023
Updates from the 2023 Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Archaeological Field School
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Bioarchaeology Program Iowa Site Steward Recognition 2020-2022
Monday, July 17, 2023
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