As early as 1971 and 1972, Iowa Indians protested the handling of remains unearthed during urban development. In 1975, the Indian population was confronted with the choice of careful hand removal of the graves under the auspices of archaeologists or a bulldozing of the site. As a result of the cooperation which manifested itself in response to the reburial, the State Archaeologist, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Assistant Attorney General prepared a list of proposed changes in the Iowa Code to the Legislative Service Bureau; an Indian committee presented its recommendations; this activity resulted in legislation to protect the remains. This legislation is summarized; the problems with which the Indian groups and the archaeologists still must deal are discussed. An osteologist was hired to study the skeletal remains. An Indian Advisory Committee was formed and has led to new avenues of cooperation. The preservation of the Indian mounds near the Little Maquoketa River is described as is the preparation of a Mesquakie exhibit, both of which projects required the joint efforts of the Indian community and government agencies. -- AATA