The Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets, Iowa Chapter, records date from 1977 to 2001 and measure 2.5 linear inches. The administrative records were removed from a three-ring binder and plastic covers, and remain in their original order. The administrative records begin with a list of judges and speakers for the Iowa chapter's bi-annual meetings from 1984 to 2001. The remainder of the administrative records consists of meeting minutes, financial data, mailers to announce meetings (which contain tidbits on poetry and miscellaneous topics), and contest winners for the Chaparral Poets biannual meeting in chronological order.

The Midwest Chaparral folder consists of three editions of the poetry magazine published by the Chaparral Poets as well as administrative records relating to the magazine. The biographical information includes the obituaries of Margaret Garland, Edna Orr, and Cecilia Doyle and information on the accomplishments of Sister Luz Maria Orozco. The miscellaneous correspondence contains letters asking for information about the history of Chaparral Poets, providing information about the Chaparral Poets and the history of the Chaparral Poets.