Get Involved!
In 2009, due to budget cuts and other funding limitations, the state was forced to stop their ongoing efforts to preserve “current” newspapers to microfilm. We recognize the immediate need to prevent any further increase in the “preservation gap” that has been created. While we continue to work diligently with community libraries across Iowa, to do so, the funding available far out paces the need.
In addition to the historical preservation work, and digital service we have provided to Iowa communities since 2011, Advantage has collaborated with libraries to preserve well over 1/2 a million of these “contemporary newspaper” pages to microfilm. However, in that same time period, the State Historical Society Of Iowa has amassed nearly 900,000 additional newspaper pages, adding to the estimated 450,000 pages published between 2004 – 2009. There are well over 1.3M pages of “recent history” is at risk of being lost, and that number is growing at a pace of over 200,000 pages each year. We believe the preservation of our collective history is a shared responsibility, and we encourage you to “get involved” by joining us in our mission to ensure that Iowa’s “First draft of history” is available and accessible for generations to come.
Contemporary Newspapers Yet To Be Preserved
Adair News | Adair County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Adair | Adair News | 7/7/05 | 12/27/07 |
| Adair | Adair News | 1/3/08 | 6/24/10 |
| Adair | Adair News | 7/1/10 | 6/28/12 |
| Adair | Adair News | 7/5/12 | 6/26/14 |
| Adair | Adair News | 7/3/14 | 6/30/16 |
Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility of the history contained within the pages of your community’s newspaper!
Adams County Free Press| Adams County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 7/1/04 | 12/29/05 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 1/5/06 | 6/28/07 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 7/5/07 | 12/25/08 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 1/1/09 | 6/24/10 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 7/1/10 | 12/29/11 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 1/5/12 | 6/27/13 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 7/4/13 | 12/25/14 |
| Corning | Adams County Free Press | 1/1/15 | 6/30/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Advocate News| Muscatine County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Wilton-Durant | Advocate News | 4/3/14 | 12/25/14 |
| Wilton-Durant | Advocate News | 1/1/15 | 9/24/15 |
| Wilton-Durant | Advocate News | 10/1/15 | 6/30/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Afton Star Enterprise| Union County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Afton Star Enterprise | 7/7/11 | 6/27/13 |
| Afton Star Enterprise | 7/4/13 | 6/25/15 |
| Afton Star Enterprise | 7/2/15 | 12/29/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Akron Hometowner | Plymouth County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Akron Hometowner | 1/6/16 | 12/21/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Albia Union-Republican | Monroe County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Albia Union-Republican | 1/1/15 | 6/30/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Altoona Herald-Mitchvle lx | Polk County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/7/04 | 12/29/04 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/5/05 | 6/29/05 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/6/05 | 12/28/05 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/4/06 | 6/28/06 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/5/06 | 12/27/06 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/3/07 | 6/27/07 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/4/07 | 12/26/07 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/2/08 | 9/24/08 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 10/1/08 | 6/24/09 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/1/09 | 3/31/10 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 4/7/10 | 12/29/10 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/5/11 | 9/29/11 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 10/5/11 | 6/27/12 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 7/4/12 | 3/27/13 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 4/3/13 | 12/25/13 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/1/14 | 12/31/14 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/7/15 | 12/30/15 |
| Altoona Herald-Mitchvle Ix | 1/6/16 | 12/28/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Anamosa Journal-Eureka | Jones County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Anamosa Journal-Eureka | 1/7/16 | 9/29/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Anita Tribune | Cass County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Cass | Anita | Anita Tribune | 1/2/14 | 12/31/15 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Ankeny Press-Citizen | Polk County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 3/15/06 | 7/26/06 |
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 8/2/06 | 12/27/06 |
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 1/3/07 | 6/27/07 |
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 7/4/07 | 12/26/07 |
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 1/2/08 | 6/25/08 |
| Ankeny Press-Citizen | 7/2/08 | 12/31/08 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | Polk County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | 1/1/09 | 6/30/09 |
| Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | 7/7/09 | 12/29/09 |
| Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | 1/5/10 | 6/29/10 |
| Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | 7/6/10 | 12/28/10 |
| Ankeny Register & Press Citizen | 1/4/11 | 5/24/11 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Armstrong Journal | Emmet County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Armstrong Journal | 7/4/12 | 12/25/13 |
| Armstrong Journal | 1/1/14 | 6/24/15 |
| Armstrong Journal | 7/1/15 | 12/28/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Audubon County Advocate-Journal | Audubon County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Audubon County Advocate-Journal | 1/4/13 | 12/27/13 |
| Audubon County Advocate-Journal | 1/3/14 | 12/26/14 |
| Audubon County Advocate-Journal | 1/2/15 | 9/25/15 |
| Audubon County Advocate-Journal | 10/2/15 | 6/24/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!
Aurelia Star | Cherokee County
Each line below represents a date range of newspapers to be preserved to a reel of microfilm. If you are interested in helping to ensure that your community’s recent history is preserved for future generations contact us today!
| Aurelia Star | 7/7/11 | 12/26/13 |
| Aurelia Star | 1/1/14 | 6/29/16 |
Each date range listed above represents an Iowa newspaper that needs to be preserved on microfilm. Please consider sponsoring a reel for $250, and join us in our mission to ensure the preservation and accessibility to the history of your community contained within these newspapers!