IAS Board Members are elected by the Membership at the annual Spring meeting. The Board consists of seven executive positions, ex-officio advisors, and 12 directors. Any person interested in serving on the Board can email the IAS president in advance of the Spring meeting elections.
Executive Board & Advisors
| Position | Board Member | Elected Term |
| President | Dan Higginbottom Des Moines | 2024-2026 |
| Vice President | Kelly Schott Gladbrook | 2024-2026 |
| Secretary | Dottie Kelly West Des Moines | 2023-2026 |
| Treasurer/Membership Secretary | Alan Hawkins Iowa City | 2023-2026 |
| Journal Editor | Angela Collins Iowa City | 2023-2026 |
| Newsletter Editor | Lowell Blikre Cresco | 2023-2026 |
| Digital Editor | Elizabeth Reetz Iowa City | 2023-2026 |
| State Archaeologist | John Doershuk Iowa City | |
| Ex-officio SHPO Representative | Branden Scott West Des Moines |
Directors
| Board Member | Elected Term |
| Cherie Haury-Artz Iowa City | 2022-2025 |
| Mark Mertes Sibley | 2022-2025 |
| Gina Munson Solon | 2024-2025 |
| Lara Noldner Iowa City | 2022-2025 |
| Jerry Baker Des Moines | 2023-2026 |
| Dale Clark Corydon | 2023-2026 |
| Brennan Dolan Ames | 2023-2026 |
| Fred Gee Des Moines | 2023-2026 |
| Eleisha Barnett Anamosa | 2024-2027 |
| Megan Messerole Des Moines | 2024-2027 |
| Don Raker Ankeny | 2024-2027 |
| Keith Young Anamosa | 2024-2027 |