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Community History Archive Partner
Ericson Public Library
Boone, Iowa
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Boone.
1865 to 2025Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
738,834Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Boone, Iowa.
Explore the past of Boone, Iowa through newspapers in the Ericson Public Library's digital archive. Its twenty-three titles include material from 1865 to 2025.
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Selected titles
Examples from Ericson Public Library’s collection include “Boone County Democrat” and “Threshers Chaff”.
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Free and open access
No subscription or payment required.
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A closer look
A familiar name or event takes on another dimension in the newspaper coverage of its time, alongside the stories that mattered to the readers of that issue.
Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it. Whether you are tracing a family connection, exploring a local event or sharing history with a class, there is more to discover than names and dates alone. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse twenty-three titles and 738,834 digitized pages, with material from 1865 to 2025. This collection is shared through Ericson Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Start with a detail you already know, then browse the titles below for another perspective on the people and places connected with this collection.
Boone County Democrat
16,938 pages from 1871 to 1911
Boone County Democrat
12,752 pages from 1868 to 1911
Boone County Pioneer
3,706 pages from 1921 to 1923
Boone County Republican
174 pages in 1874
Boone County Republican
21,674 pages from 1874 to 1906
Boone Daily News
36,438 pages from 1898 to 1906
Boone News-Republican
623,812 pages from 1906 to 2025
Boone Weekly News
5,438 pages from 1895 to 1899
Buchanan County Republican
16 pages in 1890
Charles City Daily Intelligencer
8 pages in 1909
Sea Tiger
16 pages in 1971
The Beaverdale News
72 pages in 1960
The Boone County Index
374 pages from 1866 to 1867
The Boone Standard
15,552 pages from 1871 to 1908
The Boonsboro Index
12 pages in 1865
The Evening Republican
12 pages in 1901
The Home Friend Magazine
28 pages in 1934
The Iowa Lawmaker
8 pages in 1977
The Iowa Orienting Express
16 pages in 1981
The Looking Glass
28 pages in 1969
The Montana Standard
1,600 pages from 1867 to 1871
The Winthrop News
128 pages in 1979
Threshers Chaff
32 pages in 1976
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About the Archive
About The Ericson Public Library’s History Archives
The Ericson Public Library offers free access to a comprehensive collection of historical documents through its partnership with Advantage Archives . Visitors can explore these valuable resources both on library premises and remotely, providing a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of Boone and Boone County. The archives include a variety of local newspapers, capturing detailed insights into the community’s past. This digitization project was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the library staff and the generous support from local organizations.
About the Library
About The Ericson Public Library
The Ericson Public Library is a destination for opportunities to connect with others, to learn, and to enrich lives. The library provides residents of all ages with access to a wide range of materials and services that support their educational, informational, and recreational needs. The library is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Boone and Boone County, making these resources accessible to the public. Through its extensive archives, the library offers a window into the past, allowing residents and researchers to explore the heritage and development of the community.
Partner Story
The History Of Boone
Boone, Iowa, has a rich history that is deeply intertwined with the development of the American Midwest. Established in the mid-19th century, Boone quickly grew into a thriving community due to its strategic location along the railroad. The town's growth was fueled by agriculture, commerce, and the industrious spirit of its residents. Over the years, Boone has maintained its historical charm while evolving to meet the needs of its modern population. The Ericson Public Library plays a crucial role in preserving Boone's heritage, ensuring that the stories and experiences of its residents are accessible to future generations.
About the Community
About The Boone Area
Boone, located in Boone County, Iowa, is a vibrant community known for its strong sense of history and community spirit. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Boone is home to various cultural and recreational events throughout the year, reflecting the dynamic and inclusive nature of its community. The Ericson Public Library is a central hub for learning, connection, and enrichment, providing valuable resources and programs for residents and visitors alike.
Local History
Did You Know?
• The Ericson Public Library’s archives include a variety of historical newspapers, providing invaluable insights into the history and development of Boone and Boone County. • The Boone News-Republican, one of the town's longstanding newspapers, has been documenting local news since 1906. • Boone's rich history is preserved through the library's extensive collection of documents, ensuring that the stories of the past continue to inform and inspire future generations. • The library offers a wide range of programs and resources designed to connect, learn, and enrich the lives of its community members.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Check a text match against the page
A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Boone. The digital archive shared by the Ericson Public Library offers a place to begin. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. If a search result looks incomplete or misspelled, inspect the scanned page when available. Record the issue date and page, then distinguish the printed wording from search text before following the story to another mention.
If a text match looks incomplete, compare it with the scanned newspaper page when available. Check whether wording or names differ, then record the page's printed wording with the issue date and page. Keep the search result distinct from what the page itself shows.
As you connect materials, note where each detail came from and what it can support. Record the title, date, and page or item reference where available. Keep names and relationships tentative until the evidence is strong enough to connect them, and mark which words come from the record and which are your interpretation.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Ericson Public Library, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
Learn about partnerships
Stories, research tips, and archive news
Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.
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