Iowa State Historical Building features a museum and library. It offers a collection of archives, photographs and manuscripts. The building organizes exhibitions for schools and groups.
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Oct 2, 2024
The museum is located on Locust Street in Des Moines. Free parking is available across the street at the Capitol Complex Parking Structure on Grand. It is a large museum with much to see, including… Full review by NemoTraveler
Dec 2, 2023
Lots to work with, but needs an update badly. Somewhat of a throw-back to museums of the past. Lots of artifacts thrown at you but little context with why things happened. You can almost feel the … Full review by dgs5536
Aug 1, 2023
There is construction in process. It was an interesting to learn about the history of Iowa. This was my first visit to the state. Not knowing anything about the state this was a great history lesson.… Full review by RW747
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Our department is planning to purchase a retirement gift for an employee. Are there policies that we have to follow?
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Yes. The State Accounting Policy and Procedure Manual, Procedure 220.351, has a few simple rules to follow in order for the retirement recognition award to be reimbursable...
Oct 2, 2024
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