The State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, announced the departure of State Curator Leo Landis, who has served the organization as both state curator and museum curator. During Landis’ tenure he helped the historical society acquire over 5,000 artifacts, curated 65 exhibitions, and developed and launched touch tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision, in collaboration with the Iowa Council of the United Blind, a news release said. He also co-founded the Iowa History 101 webinar series with the society’s education team and created partnerships with the Iowa Juneteenth observance, Des Moines Urban Experience and the Iowa Council of the United Blind, among others. “Leo’s work has made a significant impact on how Iowans engage with their state’s rich history, and his contributions will continue to be felt for many years to come,” Valerie Van Kooten, administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa, said in a prepared statement. “His vision, passion, and dedication to public history have set a high bar for all of us, and we will continue to build on the lasting impact of his work.”