Newspapers
The Warren County Historical Society offers access to over 150 years of local history and genealogy through its collection of historic newspapers. Researchers can explore millions of pages through a free online digital database, physical print archives and scrapbooks, or the Library of Congress’s national Chronicling America collection.
Digitized Warren County, Iowa Newspapers
The Warren County Community History Archive is a free digital database providing public access to over 200,000 pages of historical local newspapers from 1857 to the present day. Search and explore over 150 years of regional history, obituaries, and community news.
Hard Copy Newspapers
Visitors can access physical, hard-copy runs of local newspapers dating from the late 19th century to the present day, including long-standing titles like the Indianola Record-Herald and Carlisle Citizen. These physical collections, along with organized scrapbooks of clippings, provide researchers and genealogists with direct hands-on access to local history and family archives.
Library of Congress/ Chronicling America Collection
Chronicling America is a free Library of Congress database featuring millions of searchable historic U.S. newspaper pages through 1963. It allows users to explore primary source coverage of American history and local events across nearly every state and territory.
Get Involved
History is made by people like you. Join our 100% volunteer team to help us index, preserve, and share the unique stories of Warren County for future generations.
Donate
As an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, every dollar helps preserve our local history. This includes the care and maintenance of our buildings and collections, as well as bringing history forward through educational programs.
Get Involved
History is made by people like you. Join our 100% volunteer team to help us index, preserve, and share the unique stories of Warren County for future generations.
Donate
100% of your gift preserves our history. As an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, every dollar you donate goes directly to the maintenance and care of our museum and library collections.
