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The State Historical Society of Iowa is struggling to balance their budget. But the board of trustees say cuts are being made without public input.
One firefighter was injured responding to a fire on the roof of the State Historical Society building in Iowa City Thursday night. The fire was brought under control before it could do any damage ...
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The roof of the State Historical Society caught fire Thursday night. The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) says it was called just before midnight to the Society building at 402 ...
A local coalition said the State Historical Society's decision to close a research facility in Iowa City without prior notice or public input from key stakeholders.
The State Historical Society announced it will close its Iowa City location in the Centennial Building, 402 Iowa Ave., Iowa City. The building will officially close on June 30, 2026.
Iowa City's State Historical Society research facility is home to thousands of books, newspapers, county records, and microfilm on the main floor.
After nearly 70 years of housing some of Iowa's most treasured historical documents and collections, The Centennial Building in Iowa City will close its doors. The facility will shutter on June 30 ...
Iowa City's Centennial Building in Iowa City will close its doors next year while moving to appointment only. Why is the research center shutting its doors?
DES MOINES, Iowa — The State Historical Society of Iowa announced plans to close the Centennial Building in Iowa City on June 30, 2026, due to financial constraints.
The State Historical Society will look for a new university partnership to take over editing for the Annals of Iowa.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A new feature at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines debuted this weekend. NaviLens launched on Saturday after two years of planning.