MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting is to establish and maintain a permanent collection of materials relating to the history, development and contribution of radio and television in Iowa, housed at Wartburg College. The electronic information era which was born and developed in the 20th century and is being carried forward in the 21st century rests on a foundation of radio and television experience. A significant part of that early experience took place in the state of Iowa. It is important that this history be preserved and made accessible for current and future study. The Archives of Iowa Broadcasting are dedicated to that objective.

Watch this video, produced in 2006, for an introduction to the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting. The video is hosted by archives co-founder Dr. Jeff Stein and archives co-founder and broadcasting hall of famer, the late Grant Price.

WHAT'S NEW?

» Sept. 2011: The Archives are now under the direction of Chris Schafer, director of the Vogel Library. Wartburg College is planning to make the Archives even more accessible to the public in the future.

» May 2010: New web site launched to better incorporate vintage audio and video clips and photos. The site was created by Jeff Hackbarth, who also designed the original site in 2005. The redesign was two years in the making, and involved about 150 hours worth of work to date.

» March 2010: The Archives are featured during "Festival" on Iowa Public Television as part of a program on television children's shows.