Iowa Code § 15.436 (2026)

1. The economic development authority shall, pursuant to section 15.106A, subsection 1, paragraph “o”, establish the arts and culture enhancement fund to be used for the purposes of this section. The fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated by the general assembly for purposes of this section and any other moneys that are lawfully available to the authority. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall accrue to the authority and shall be used for purposes of this section. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to any other fund but shall remain in the fund for expenditure for subsequent fiscal years.

2. The authority shall allocate moneys in the arts and culture enhancement fund in appropriate amounts to be used for the following purposes: a. To provide support to municipal and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that serve as significant attractions or community resources. b. To support artists and entities that foster artistic and cultural expression, promote lifelong learning and engagement in the arts, advance community development goals, or emphasize Iowa’s diverse heritage through the creation, performance, or presentation of artworks. c. To increase access to arts and culture in rural and underserved communities in the state.

d. For the promotion of and investment in film, television, and video projects produced in the state. e. To address other goals and priorities as reflected in the comprehensive, statewide, long-range plan designed by the authority with the assistance of the Iowa arts council pursuant to section 15.108, subsection 7.

f. For administrative costs related to this section.

3. The authority may adopt by rule eligibility and priority criteria for allocation of moneys in the arts and culture enhancement fund. 90 Acts, ch 1272, §77 C91, §303.3 91 Acts, ch 120, §2; 97 Acts, ch 212, §32; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §393; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2084, 2125 C2024, §15.436 2025 Acts, ch 147, §32 Referred to in §99F.11 Section stricken and rewritten\n\n 15.437 Arts and cultural conferences and caucuses. Repealed by 2025 Acts, ch 147, §37. \n 15.438 Cultural and entertainment districts. Repealed by 2025 Acts, ch 147, §37. \n 15.439 Iowa great places program. Repealed by 2025 Acts, ch 147, §37. \n 15.440 Iowa great places program fund. Repealed by 2025 Acts, ch 147, §37. \n 15.441 Culture, history, and arts teams program. Repealed by 2025 Acts, ch 147, §37. \n 15.442 through 15.444 Reserved.\n\n PART 27 \n 15.445 Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: \n Tue Dec 09 22:33:27 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 15 (234, 38) §15.445, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 64\n\n 1. “Area of historical significance” means contiguous pieces of property of no greater area than one hundred sixty acres under diverse ownership which:

a. Are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, and

b. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, skill, feeling and association, and

c. Are associated with events that have been a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history, or

d. Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past, or

e. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type; period; method of construction; represent the work of a master; possess high artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.

f. Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

2. “Commission” means the five-person body, elected by the registered voters in the historical preservation district from persons living in the district for the purpose of administering this part.

3. “District” means a historical preservation district established under this part.

4. “Exterior features” means the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising sign, “exterior features” means the style, material, size and location of the sign.

5. “Property owner” means an individual or corporation who is the owner of real estate for taxation purposes. [C77, 79, 81, §303.20; 82 Acts, ch 1238, §14] 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2092 – 2094, 2125 C2024, §15.445 2024 Acts, ch 1043, §24 Referred to in §8C.8, 15.458, 15.459, 427.16 \n