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Humboldt County Town Histories Bode

Bode, Iowa

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Discover the people, places, and stories of Bode, Iowa.

Discover another side of Bode, Iowa through newspapers preserved in the Humboldt County Town Histories Bode's digital archive. The archive includes Bode Bugle and Bode Republican, with material from 1890 to 1936.

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    Examples from Humboldt County Town Histories Bode’s collection include “Bode Bugle” and “Bode Republican”.

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    An earlier generation comes into view through the stories its newspapers chose to report, placing familiar names and events within the concerns of their time.

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.

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Explore Bode Bugle and Bode Republican through 24,108 digitized pages, with material from 1890 to 1936. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, Humboldt County Town Histories Bode shares these sources from the past. 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.

Bode Bugle

23,836 pages from 1908 to 1936

Bode Republican

272 pages in 1890

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About the Archive

About Bode’s History Archives

The Humboldt County Town Histories - Bode section offers free access to a comprehensive collection of historical documents through its partnership with Advantage Archives .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 Bode and Humboldt County. The archives include 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.

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About the Community

About The Humboldt County Town Histories - Bode

The Humboldt County Town Histories project aims to enhance the quality of life for community residents by providing access to historical materials that meet their educational and informational needs. The project supports lifelong learning and helps residents connect with their local heritage. The archives for Bode are an essential part of this initiative, offering detailed historical records that document the town's development and community life.

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The History Of Bode

The village of Bode was laid out in November 1881 by the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls, and Northwestern Town Lot Company. The plat of the town was filed for record on February 23, 1882. Bode is located on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern Railroad, approximately five and one-half miles west of Livermore. The depot was built in March 1882, and of the sixty acres owned by the Town Lot Company on section eighteen, about thirty acres south of the tracks were platted, with twenty acres sold to M. Buhler of the firm Ough and Buhler. The first business house in Bode was erected by T. A. Rossing in April 1882. Opheim and Gangestad opened a general merchandise store in the town on June 3, 1883. These early establishments marked the beginning of Bode's growth as a community.

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About The Bode Area

Bode, located in Humboldt County, Iowa, is a small village with a rich history rooted in the agricultural heritage of the Midwest. The town's establishment in the late 19th century and its development alongside the railroad were pivotal in its growth. Today, Bode retains its historical charm while serving as a testament to the resilience and dedication of its early settlers. The Humboldt County Town Histories project ensures that the stories and experiences of Bode's residents are preserved and accessible for future generations.

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Did You Know?

• The village of Bode was laid out in 1881 by the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls, and Northwestern Town Lot Company. • The first business in Bode was established by T. A. Rossing in April 1882. • The Bode Bugle, one of the town's historical newspapers, was published from 1908 to 1936 and provides a detailed record of the community's early years. • The depot in Bode, built in March 1882, played a significant role in the town’s development by facilitating transportation and commerce.

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Research Guidance

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The history of Bode includes individual lives as well as events remembered by the wider community. In the digital archive shared by the Humboldt County Town Histories Bode, begin with a name, place or date connected with the story you want to explore. 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.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Humboldt County Town Histories Bode, 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.

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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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March 18, 2025

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We believe that history belongs to the communities where it was made - not locked behind paywalls or inaccessible due to budget restrictions. Subscription-based services and large content aggregators are generally more concerned with "content" and less concerned with the history that content contains. Their models typically involve a reoccurring charge for a plan that renews annually or licensing agreements with the library based on population served or circulation numbers. You are essentially Renting Access To YOUR History.
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