20,160 sections across 1,928 Iowa regulatory chapters.
R.223—13.9 Access and disclosure. The collections of the society shall be available for public study in
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accordance with 223—22.2(303). These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 303.1A, 303.2 and 303.4 to 303.18. [Filed 7/2/75] [Filed 7/15/75] [Filed 9/14/76, Notice 6/14/76—published 10/6/76, effective 11/10/76] [Filed emergency 8/15/80—published 9/3/80, effective 9/1…
R.223—14.1 Purpose. Exhibitions are created by the museum for the purpose of promoting an
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understanding and appreciation of Iowa history through exhibition of the material manifestations of that history. In fulfilling this purpose the museum is cognizant of its equally significant role in the collection and preservation of the state’s material culture.
R.223—14.2 Location. Several forms of exhibitions are created by the museum. These exhibitions are:
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14.2(1) Permanent. These exhibitions are located at the Museum, State Historical Building, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515)281-5111 and at the historic sites operated by the society. 14.2(2) Temporary. These exhibitions are located at the Museum, State Historical Bu…
R.223—14.3 Collections principles and practices
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14.3(1) Original artifacts, specimens, documents, and images shall be the focus of and utilized in all exhibitions, unless they cannot be provided adequate preservation and protection while on exhibit. 14.3(2) Reproductions or models shall be used only as props or as required for…
R.223—14.4 Conservation principles and practices
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14.4(1) All exhibitions shall be designed to meet the conservation needs of the artifacts, images, and documents that are used. 14.4(2) If an artifact, image, or document cannot be exhibited without threatening the preservation of the item, it shall not be exhibited, and a reprod…
R.223—14.5 Education principles and practices
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14.5(1) All exhibitions shall incorporate the highest standards of scholarship. 14.5(2) Exhibit design shall employ learning theory and shall be designed for the appropriate cognitive and age developmental levels of the audiences. 14.5(3) Exhibits shall minimize enclosed casework…
R.223—14.6 Professional museum principles and practices. The staff of the museum shall actively
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seek and freely share scholarly knowledge, technical expertise, and exhibition content with other museums. These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 303.2 and Iowa Code chapter 303, subchapter II. [Filed 5/12/89, Notice 11/30/88—published 5/31/89, effective 7/5/89] …
R.223—15.1 Purpose. The society publishes periodicals and books to disseminate material of general
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interest and scholarly studies about Iowa history to the citizens of Iowa.
R.223—15.2 Iowa Heritage Illustrated
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15.2(1) Content. The Iowa Heritage Illustrated is a popular history magazine published quarterly to inform Iowans about the history of the state. 15.2(2) Submissions. Historical studies which may be of interest to a general audience may be submitted to the Editor, Iowa Heritage I…
R.223—15.3 Annals of Iowa
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15.3(1) Content. The Annals of Iowa is a scholarly journal published quarterly to disseminate original research and scholarly analysis concerning Iowa history. 15.3(2) Submissions. Annotated articles incorporating the use of primary materials may be submitted to the Editor, Annal…
R.223—15.4 Goldfinch
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15.4(1) Content. The Goldfinch is a children’s history magazine produced to inform children in the fourth through the seventh grades of their Iowa heritage. It is published four times each year between September and May. 15.4(2) Submissions. The Goldfinch is produced by the staff…
R.223—15.5 Iowa Historian
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15.5(1) Content. The Iowa Historian is the bimonthly newsletter of the society. In addition to informing members of activities of the society, the Iowa Historian prints informative articles concerning the preservation and dissemination of Iowa history. 15.5(2) Submissions. News i…
R.223—15.6 Books and monographs. The society occasionally publishes books and monographs of
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outstanding merit. The acceptance of manuscripts for publication depends upon the availability of funding and the quality of the manuscript. Inquiries concerning the publication of a book or monograph may be directed to Book Editor, 402 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, (319)33…
R.223—15.7 Back issues and reprints
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15.7(1) Back issues. Copies of most issues of periodicals and many books previously published may be available. Inquiries may be directed to Publication Sales, 402 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, (319)335-3916. 15.7(2) Reprints. All materials published by the society are copy…
R.223—21.1 Function. The society operates a membership organization for the purpose of encouraging
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the study of Iowa history. Membership is open to all individuals and groups according to the policies and fee schedule established by the society. Life memberships are not available. Existing life members shall be serviced as provided in the original membership agreement.
R.223—21.2 Fees. Fees are charged for benefits and services provided to members. The membership
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program is administered by the Historical Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, 600 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, telephone (515)281-5111. [ARC 4427C, IAB 5/8/19, effective 6/12/19]
R.223—21.3 Awards
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21.3(1) Purpose. The society shall make annual awards to individuals, government entities, groups, or organizations for the purposes of encouraging and rewarding contributions to the fields of Iowa history, archaeology and historic preservation; establishing an image of tradition…
R.223—22.1 Purpose. Policies exist to provide the widest possible public access to historical library,
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special collections and state archives of Iowa materials within the constraints of preservation of the materials. The collection and conservation policies of the library and archives shall be in accordance with 223—Chapter 13.
R.223—22.2 Definitions. The definitions listed in Iowa Code section 17A.2 shall apply for terms as
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they are used throughout this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply: “Archives” means state agency records and other materials transferred to the custody of the state archives of Iowa in accordance with Iowa Code Supplement chapter 305. “Collections” means printed…
R.223—22.3 Location. The society operates two reading room facilities. These facilities are located in
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the Centennial Building, 402 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, (319)335-3916, and in the State Historical Building, 600 East Locust, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515)281-6200.
R.223—22.4 Availability of materials
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22.4(1) Materials are available during regular reading room hours as posted in accordance with 223—subrule 1.5(2). 22.4(2) Materials are available to the public regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, creed, or mental or physical disability. 22.4(3) The us…
R.223—22.5 Reading room policies. In order to ensure that the research resources remain available to
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all persons and future generations, the reading room policies shall be developed and posted in the reading room facilities of the state historical society of Iowa. 22.5(1) to 22.5(20) Rescinded IAB 1/5/05, effective 2/9/05.
R.223—22.6 Copy services
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22.6(1) A photocopy machine and a microfilm reader/printer are available for patrons to make copies of library materials. 22.6(2) Requests for copies of maps, manuscripts, photographs and state archives materials shall be directed to the library and archives staff. Photocopying s…
R.223—23.1 Purpose. The society in cooperation with the Iowa department of transportation shall
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develop a historical markers program for the following purposes: 1. Identifying and locating, for the purpose of preservation of information or artifacts, those sites and topics deemed to be significant in Iowa history; 2. Educating the public about significant people, places, an…
R.223—23.2 Categories of historical markers. The society may erect markers to commemorate or
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memorialize Iowa history in any of three categories. 1. Persons or organizations from all walks of life whose contributions or notoriety in their communities, counties, or the state as a whole merit widespread recognition; 2. Sites such as historic buildings, avenues of transport…
R.223—23.3 Selection of historical markers
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23.3(1) Nomination of potential marker site. Nominations of potential marker sites may be made by an individual or group external to the society or by the board or staff of the society. 23.3(2) Nomination forms. Nominations shall be made on the application form obtained from the …
R.223—23.4 Appeals
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23.4(1) Informal appeals. a. Decisions concerning nomination and approval of historical markers may be appealed on any of the following bases: (1) Action was outside the statutory authority; (2) Decision was influenced by a conflict of interest; (3) Action violated state law, adm…
R.223—35.1 Purpose. The historic preservation program operates to survey, evaluate significance,
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nominate to the National Register of Historic Places, and protect the historic buildings, structures, historic sites, objects, districts and landscapes of Iowa. Through the historic preservation program the society creates, fosters, and plans for the preservation of Iowa’s histor…
R.223—35.2 Definitions. The definitions listed in Iowa Code section 17A.2 and rule 223—1.2(303),
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Iowa Administrative Code, shall apply for terms as they are used throughout Title V of these rules. In addition, the following definitions apply: “Act” means the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Public Law 89-665, as amended through December 22, 2006 (16 U.S.C. §470 et…
R.223—35.3 Organization of programs. The division operates the following preservation programs:
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1. Certified Local Governments; 2. Investment Tax Credits; 3. National Register of Historic Places; 4. Education; 5. Preservation Partnership; 6. Survey and Inventory of Cultural Resources; 7. Review and Compliance; 8. Technical Assistance; 9. State Register of Historic Places; a…
R.223—35.4 Eligibility
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35.4(1) Participation in any historic preservation program is open to any individual, community, organization, or governmental unit which meets the requirements of the specific program as determined by the state historic preservation officer. 35.4(2) Recipients of Federal Histori…
R.223—35.5 Contracts and grants
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35.5(1) Funds from other federal programs, with the exception of specially identified programs, shall not be used to match Federal Historic Preservation Fund grants. 35.5(2) Applications shall be submitted on the appropriate forms and with the requested supporting materials to be…
R.223—35.6 Advisory committees
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35.6(1) Advisory committees may be appointed by the state historic preservation officer for the purpose of conducting peer reviews of grant products, reviewing and rating grant applications for funding, nominating historic resources to the National Register of Historic Places, an…
R.223—35.7 Grants available. The following categories of historic preservation grants may be funded:
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35.7(1) Survey and planning subgrants. a. Purpose. The program provides funds for planning and implementation of activities related to the survey, evaluation, nomination, and protection of Iowa’s cultural resources. b. Procedure. (1) Individuals or other entities may submit surve…
R.223—35.8 Reporting and audit requirements
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35.8(1) The state historical society of Iowa may require subgrantees to submit progress reports on the status of projects. 35.8(2) All subgrantees shall submit a financial compliance audit of their subgrant project expenditures. 35.8(3) All subgrantees shall submit documentation …
R.223—39.1 Purpose. The Education Program provides educational services to the public concerning
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many topics. Printed materials, audiovisual materials, and staff presentations are available.
R.223—39.2 Regulations. The Education Program shall operate in accordance with the National
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Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Program Guidelines-NPS 49, Chapters 12 and 13.
R.223—39.3 Procedure. Services are provided to individuals or organizations on a first-come, first-
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served basis. Fees may be charged to cover expenses. Requests for services may be directed to the Iowa History Resource Center, State Historical Society of Iowa, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515)281-6860. Many materials may be obtained from the Iowa History Resource …
R.223—41.1 Purpose. The Iowa Cultural Resources Survey and Registration Program is responsible for
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identifying and evaluating prehistoric and historic sites, buildings, structures, objects, and districts of significance to Iowa, its communities and the nation as a whole.
R.223—41.2 Regulations. The Iowa Cultural Resources Survey and Registration Program shall operate
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in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended in 1980, Section 101 and Section 106; Executive Order 11593; and 36 CFR Part 800, September 21, 1986.
R.223—41.3 Survey selection
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41.3(1) Surveys may be conducted by the society staff, subgrants to consultants, certified local governments, or interagency agreements with federal, state, and local governmental agencies. 41.3(2) Selection of survey areas or topics, and the inclusion of survey results in the su…
R.223—41.4 Survey funding
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41.4(1) Surveys funded by the society shall be conducted by principal investigators who meet the minimum professional qualifications specified for the appropriate discipline by the National Park Service in 36 CFR, Part 61, April 13, 1984, and August 30, 1985. The same standards a…
R.223—41.5 Conduct of the surveys
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41.5(1) All surveys are subject to all state and federal laws regarding trespass and egress and the protection of archaeological resources. Responsibility for compliance rests solely with the firm or individual conducting the survey. 41.5(2) Information collected from private and…
R.223—41.6 Availability of survey information. The state historical society of Iowa is the repository
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for all architectural and historical survey data collected through projects funded by the state historical society and the review and compliance (Section 106) process. Other agencies and individuals are encouraged to deposit their survey materials or a copy of those materials wit…
R.223—41.7 Confidentiality of archaeological site information
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41.7(1) In accordance with Iowa Code subsection 22.7(21) and 685—Chapter 14, Iowa Administrative Code, specific locational information on archaeological resources is confidential unless approved for disclosure. The state historic preservation officer, or designee, shall make arch…
R.223—47.1 Purpose. Property owners desiring property tax benefits for substantial rehabilitation of
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historic buildings may apply for certification of completed work to the consulting architect of the state historical society of Iowa. Applicants are encouraged to apply for preliminary review and approval prior to start of rehabilitation work to prevent delays in certification of…
R.223—47.2 Definitions. The definitions listed in Iowa Code section 17A.2 and rules 223—1.2(303)
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and 223—35.2(303) shall apply for terms as they are used throughout this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply: “Application for certification” means the application for approval of substantial rehabilitation work to a historic property filed with the state histor…
R.223—47.3 Program administration
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47.3(1) The staff of the society shall review and evaluate proposed and completed substantial rehabilitation applications. The state historic preservation officer shall provide applicants of approved projects with a certification of completed work. 47.3(2) Boards of supervisors s…
R.223—47.4 Eligibility
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47.4(1) All applications for exemption eligibility submitted to the assessor and board of supervisors shall have received a certification of completed work from the state historic preservation officer. The approved certification shall be attached to the exemption application. 47.…
R.223—47.5 Application for exemption procedure
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47.5(1) All applications for exemption shall be submitted on the historic property rehabilitation tax exemption form prescribed by the department of revenue. All applications shall have attached an approved application for certification of completed work. Forms may be obtained fr…