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Missouri Valley Public Library
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Missouri Valley.
1876 to 2023Dates represented
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244,726Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
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Discover the people, places, and stories of Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Discover another side of Missouri Valley, Iowa through newspapers preserved in the Missouri Valley Public Library's digital archive. Its nine titles include material from 1876 to 2023.
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Selected titles
Examples from Missouri Valley Public Library’s collection include “Daily Times” and “Mt Pleasant News”.
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A closer look
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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Titles in this collection
Browse nine titles and 244,726 digitized pages, with material from 1876 to 2023. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, Missouri Valley Public Library 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.
Daily Times
13,472 pages from 1937 to 1965
Daily Times News
12,278 pages from 1932 to 1937
Harrison County News
58 pages from 1945 to 1972
Missouri Valley Daily Times
55,116 pages from 1931 to 1969
Missouri Valley Daily Times And Harrison County News
822 pages from 1931 to 1932
Missouri Valley Times
33,124 pages from 1876 to 1973
Missouri Valley Times News
110,818 pages from 1980 to 2023
Mt Pleasant News
12 pages in 1968
Valley Times News
19,026 pages from 1973 to 1979
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About the Library
About The Missouri Valley Public Library
The Missouri Valley Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, providing a wide range of books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic resources. Established to serve the informational and educational needs of the residents, the library is dedicated to providing equal access to technology and print materials. The library's mission is to support lifelong learning, foster a love of reading, and preserve the rich history of Missouri Valley through its extensive archival collections. The library also hosts various programs and events aimed at engaging the community and promoting educational opportunities for all ages.
Library History
The History Of The Missouri Valley Public Library
The Public Library Association of Missouri Valley first met in 1871, establishing the library in a room in the Commercial Building at 6th and Erie. In 1882, the City Council provided a room in the new City Hall for the library, located behind the stalls where the fire horses were kept. In 1909, Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000, supplemented by an additional $5,000 from the community, allowing for the purchase of a lot at 5th and Huron. The new Carnegie Library was dedicated in 1912. In 2004, a significant renovation and addition were made possible by a generous gift from Ruth and Hugh Tamisiea, longtime community members and library supporters. This project added 7,035 square feet to the original building's 5,844 square feet. The remodeled library includes spacious reading areas, expanded space for adult fiction and nonfiction, and a large children's library with separate collections for children and young adults. Additionally, a public meeting room is available on the lower level, and the Tamisiea Memorial Room on the second level displays items from the Tamisiea family.
About the Community
About Missouri Valley, Iowa
Missouri Valley, located in Harrison County, Iowa, is a town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Established in the late 19th century, Missouri Valley has grown from a small settlement into a vibrant community known for its friendly atmosphere and active civic life. The town's history is closely linked to the development of the railroad, which played a significant role in its growth. Missouri Valley's community spirit is evident in the numerous local events and festivals that celebrate the town's heritage and bring residents together. The town's well-preserved historical buildings and landmarks provide a glimpse into its past and reflect the pride of its residents.
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Research Guidance
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The history of Missouri Valley includes individual lives as well as events remembered by the wider community. In the digital archive shared by the Missouri Valley Public Library, 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.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Missouri Valley 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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