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History of Oakland & Tales
of Those Buried There
Iowa history comes alive in books, records, photographs, county records, & state archives
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Search digitized copies of
the Daily Gate City
Oakland Cemetery Maps
Find and read historical texts
Create your family tree
and connect with others!
Search Daily Gate City Newspapers
Historical maps
(buildings, locations, and more)
People, places, media, and incredible documents from our nation's history
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Library staff will provide copies of obituaries upon request for a fee of $4.00/each. Other genealogy and local history-related research will be provided for $10.00 per hour. Please click here to view a full list of fees.
Genealogy & Local History