National History Day in Iowa

Thank you WHO 13 News News for shining a spotlight on the incredible student achievements at the 2026 National History Day in Iowa State Contest at ISU in Monday’s “Scholastic Spotlight”! 🎥✨ Check out the segment at the 3:58 mark where the two-minute NHD story begins. We love seeing these young historians get the recognition they deserve! 🤩 Congratulations to all!! (More State NHD highlights coming soon 👀)

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What a day at Regionals yesterday! 🎉 Our National History Day in Iowa students brought the energy, creativity, and serious historical thinking to campus at University of Northern Iowa yesterday—and absolutely rocked it.

A huge thank you to UNI History Department and the incredible team at Rod Library for hosting the Sullivan Brothers Regional and turning the space into a buzzing history headquarters for the day. From exhibits to performances, papers to documentaries and websites, these students showed just how powerful history can be when it’s in their hands.

We’re so proud of all the participants and can’t wait to see many of you at the State Contest in April! 🤩

State Historical Society of Iowa

Civic learning thrives when students step into history as investigators, storytellers, and critical thinkers. That’s exactly what National History Day inspires students to do across the country and right here in ! 📖 🇺🇸 Through research, analysis, and creative projects, History Day in Iowa helps young people explore the past while building the skills they need to participate thoughtfully in civic life today. 🔍 By digging into primary sources to presenting their findings, students learn how history connects to the rights, responsibilities, and decisions that shape our democracy.

💡 During Civic Learning Week, take time to explore and celebrate how it all works: visit a local historic site or museum, attend a community meeting, or support programs like National History Day.

Learning about the past helps us better understand our role as citizens today. 🗳️📚 Dig into the importance of civic learning this week and the role history education plays in preparing the next generation of informed citizens. 🗳️📚

We're still in need of judges for our upcoming National History Day in Iowa competitions. 👀 If you'd like to give back to some amazing students in a fun, engaging, and enriching way, visit our website to learn more + sign up for a competition in your area—training provided!!
Learn more about NHD: https://history.iowa.gov/learn/national-history-day
Sign up as a volunteer judge: https://history.iowa.gov/.../national-history-day/volunteers
Questions? Email [email protected] and our education team will be happy to chat!

📢 Calling all volunteers! Step into the story and help write the next chapter of Iowa history. 💫 Volunteer as a judge for National History Day regional contests in Calmar, Cedar Falls, or Pella and support students as they share their original research and creative projects.

No experience? No problem. We provide training—all you need is curiosity and a little time to give. 📚✨ Learn more + sign up at history.Iowa.gov/learn/national-history-day

📢 Calling all volunteers! Step into the story and help write the next chapter of Iowa history. 💫 Volunteer as a judge for National History Day regional contests in Calmar, Cedar Falls, or Pella and support students as they share their original research and creative projects.

No experience? No problem. We provide training—all you need is curiosity and a little time to give. 📚✨ Learn more + sign up at history.Iowa.gov/learn/national-history-day

📢 Calling all volunteers! Sign up to become a judge for one of our upcoming National History Day regional contests in Davenport, Council Bluffs, or Orange City. ☝️No experience? No problem! We provide the training; you provide the encouragement for Iowa’s brightest young historians. 💫 📖 🏛️

🔗 Learn more: https://history.iowa.gov/learn/national-history-day/volunteers
⬇️ Sign up in comments!

📢 We’re gearing up for another amazing year of National History Day in Iowa! Help us kick it off by as a judge for our upcoming regional contests in March. ✍️ Your time and perspective help create a meaningful, encouraging experience for Iowa’s young historians—and no experience is needed (training provided!). Join us and be part of a season where history comes alive!

Learn more and sign up ➡️ https://history.iowa.gov/learn/national-history-day/volunteers

teachers 🚨 Registration countdown activated! ⏳ One week from today is the deadline to join this FREE National History Day + SHSI professional development opportunity for Iowa teachers in Ottumwa, IA, on Friday, January 30. Don’t miss out, sign up today at: http://tinyurl.com/NHD-IOWA-2026 🚀 Why sign up?

✔️ Learn about earning $1000 in teacher stipends

✔️ Potential to earn $500 in classroom materials budget

✔️ Earn FREE PD hours

✔️ Sub reimbursement opportunities

✔️ Access to a program only 8 states nationwide get!

A few spots remain and then the doors close for the year. If you’ve been meaning to register 🗓️💨

📆 Registration deadline: Jan. 16
📍 Training day: Friday Jan. 30 | Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
💡Learn more: https://nhd.org/en/2025/10/31/national-history-day-announces-professional-development-opportunities-for-teachers-as-part-of-a-u-s-department-of-education-grant/
📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

National History Day Announces Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers as Part of a U.S. Department of Education Grant - National History Day If you teach in one of the locations in the first phase of this grant, click here to access more information about upcoming programs in: November 3, 2025, College Park, …