Current Research __ Archaeological research reports about a handful of sites in Iowa - photos and other illustrations - From the Office of the State Archaeologist - http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/research/

dig: Iowa Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in Iowa" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/iowa.html

Effigy Mounds National Monument __ "This national monument is located in the northeastern corner of Iowa on the western bank of the Mississippi River. The park covers portions of land in both Clayton and Allamakee Counties with the headquarters located 5 miles north of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and McGregor, Iowa. The park is geographically divided into two areas, the first is the Headquarters Section which includes the North and South units. The second area, Sny Magill rests on Johnsons slough of the Mississippi River approximately 11 miles south of the Headquarters unit. The 100 mounds in the Sny Magill unit represent the largest concentration of mounds in one compact group." Text links lead to more detailed information. - From mnsu.edu/emuseum - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/archaeology/sites/northamerica/effigy_mounds.html

GIS Modeling of Archaeological Sites in the Raccoon River Greenbelt __ "Concern for preserving archaeological sites in the Greenbelt increased recently due to extensive flooding in 1993 and rapid urbanization in the past decade." Learn about the project and its impact. - From Paul F. Anderson/Iowa State University - http://www.public.iastate.edu/~fridolph/archmod.html 
 
I-Sites: A GIS for Iowa Archaeology __ An Archaeological GIS and Database for Iowa Archaeology - From uiowa.edu - http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/gisatosa/isites.htm

Iowa Archaeology Month __ "Iowa's rich archaeological heritage is highlighted in a month-long celebration of activities and events in September. 20,000 recorded archaeological sites are distributed across all 99 counties. These sites range from the campspots of the earliest Ice Age hunters to traces of the towns and farms of the last century." - From State Historical society of Iowa - http://tinyurl.com/4essq 

Iowa Preservation Plan Profile __ "To understand Iowa history is to understand how we are yet to become who we are and how we can shape who we are yet to become. Knowledge of Iowa history is essential to realize our potential as individuals and as a society." Learn about the plan and how it fits with Iowa archaeology. - From National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/iowa.htm 
 
State Historical Society of Iowa Annual Programs __ Learn about archaeology month in Iowa. Iowa has 20,000 archaeological sites scattered over all 99 counties. - From State Historical Society of Iowa - http://tinyurl.com/4essq 

Toolesboro Mounds __ "The Hopewellian mounds at Toolesboro are among the best-preserved and accessible remnants of an ancient culture flourishing from around 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. The five-acre site includes several large surviving mounds, an education center and a prairie demonstration plot." You will find an overview as well as articles about various aspects of the park. - illustrated - From State of Iowa - http://www.iowahistory.org/sites/toolsboro/toolesboro_mounds.html

The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist -- Iowa ... __ "The Office of the State Archaeologist developed the Iowa Archaeological Certification Program to promote interaction and cooperation among professionals and interested non-professionals throughout the state." Learn about the program and its objectives. - From uiowa.edu - http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/focus/public/certification.htm
 

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