Unearth a Story: Traditional Toys & Games in Polk City
Thursday, June 11, 2026 10:00am
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present on Traditional Toys and Games, an all ages, family-friend program to be held at the Luana Bank Community Room and hosted by the Polk City Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
Unearth a Story: Ice Age Iowa at Waukee Public Library
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 6:00pm
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present on Ice Age Iowa for adults (ages 18+) at the Waukee Public Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
Ancient Technology in Iowa: How Did They Do That?
Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present on Ice Age Iowa for adults (ages 18+) at the Waukee Public Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Fort Atkinson State Preserve
Monday, July 13, 2026 7:30pm
On Monday, July 13 at 7:30pm, Kathy Gourley will present Fort Atkinson State Preserve: An 1840s Military Post in the Vicinity of the Turkey River at Gouldsburg County Park in Hawkeye.
Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: The Turkey River Winnebago Subagency
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:30pm
On Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30pm, Cindy Peterson from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present Archaeology of the Turkey River Winnebago Subagency at Elkader City Park.
Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Effigy Mounds and Mound Preservation
Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:30pm
On Thursday, July 16 at 4:30pm, Susan Snow from Effigy Mounds National Monument will present Effigy Mounds and Mound Preservation at Elkader City Park.
Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Using Remote Sensing to Investigate Iowa’s Effigy Mounds
Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30pm
On Thursday, July 16 at 7:30pm, Colin Betts from Luther College will present Using Remote Sensing to Investigate Iowa’s Effigy Mounds at Elkader City Park.
Unearth a Story: Ice Age Iowa at the Conrad Public Library
Monday, July 20, 2026 4:30pm
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present on Ice Age Iowa at the Conrad Public Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
Unearth a Story: What Do the Bones Tell Us? Children's Program at Waukee Public Library
Friday, July 24, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present, "What Do the Bones Tell Us? for children (entering grades Kindergarten to 5) at the Waukee Public Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
OSA at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow
Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 (all day)
OSA educators will be joining the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum staff in the History Exhibit tent at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow! Learn about archaeology and OSA's Tribal partnerships. Chat to archaeologists and try some hands-on games and activities!