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Lamont Public Library

Lamont, Iowa

Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Lamont.

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1896 to 2011Dates represented

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80,956Archive pages

Historical pages reported for this collection.

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

Explore the past of Lamont, Iowa through newspapers in the Lamont Public Library's digital archive. Its three titles include material from 1896 to 2011.

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  • Selected titles

    The collection from Lamont Public Library includes “Lamont Leader” and “The Progress Review”.

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    No subscription or payment required.

  • 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 three titles and 80,956 digitized pages, with material from 1896 to 2011. This collection is shared through Lamont Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.

Explore the titles below for a closer look at the places, people and everyday life of earlier generations.

Lamont Leader

79,266 pages from 1896 to 2011

Lyon County News

1,652 pages from 1988 to 1989

The Progress Review

38 pages in 1979

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About the Library

About The Lamont Public Library

The Lamont Public Library, located in Lamont, Iowa, is a vital community resource dedicated to providing educational and cultural materials to the public. Established in the early 20th century, the library has grown to become a cornerstone of the community, offering a wide range of services and programs for all ages. The library's mission is to connect the community with information, resources, and opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Library History

The History Of The Lamont Public Library

The Lamont Public Library has a long and storied history. Founded in the early 1900s, the library has continually adapted to meet the needs of its community. Over the years, the library has expanded its collection and services, becoming a hub for local history and genealogy research. The digitization of the library’s newspaper archives, funded by grants and community donations, has made these valuable resources accessible to everyone, preserving Lamont's rich history for future generations.

About the Community

About Lamont, Iowa

Lamont is a small, vibrant town located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Established in the late 19th century, Lamont has a rich agricultural heritage and a close-knit community. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere, historic buildings, and annual community events that bring residents together. Lamont’s commitment to preserving its history is evident in its well-maintained historical landmarks and the extensive archives housed at the Lamont Public Library.

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Research Guidance

Trace a name across nearby issues

A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Lamont. The digital archive shared by the Lamont 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 name does not appear, try an alternate spelling or a related term, then read around any match. Note the issue date and page so a result stays connected to its context. Use those details to follow a story without treating one search result as a complete answer.

Build a trail through the past that someone else can follow: record the title, date, page or item reference, and a link when available. Keep historical quotations distinct from your own interpretation. If accounts disagree, note what each source supports before deciding how the details fit together in a family or community story.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Lamont 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.

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Read All About It

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

It’s Your Community’s History, So Why Rent Something You Own?

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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