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The Iowa City Public Library at 123 South Linn Street.

The Iowa City Public Library at 123 South Linn Street.

Tornado damage to the Iowa Federation House, the historic building housing segregated African American University of Iowa students.

Ross Wilburn was mayor of Iowa City from 2006 to 2007, serving one term.

Regenia Bailey was mayor of Iowa City from 2008 to 2009, serving one term.

Held on June 27, 2014, Library Links raised more than $10,000 to support the work of the Iowa City Public Library.

What happens at the Iowa City Public Library in just one day? Here are some numbers: 3406 items were checked out, 437 people came through the gates the first hour open, and 81 reference questions were answered at the Info Desk.

Thanks a Million! The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation has contributed more than $1,000,000 to enhance library services since 2010.

The is the logo for the 25th anniversary of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.

The Iowa City Roller Rink was located at 309 South Dubuque Street. Postcard sent to Lucinda Maier, postmarked March 1, 1906. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.

American Bankers Travelers Cheques advertisement from First National Bank of Iowa City. Postcard sent from T. Frank Hersch to A.E. Irmscher, postmarked March 12, 19??. George Washington 1-cent stamp.

Letter from A.M. McLeod to H.A. Chakoski of The American Seating Company regarding the details of the order. Includes symbols for panels.

The Jefferson Building is located at 129 East Washington Street. It was built in 1913. Postcard sent to Katie Reis, postmarked March 4, 1916. George Washington 1-cent stamp.

Aerial view of downtown Iowa City,including parts of University of Iowa campus. Buildings include East Hall Annex on the left and Close Hall on the right. First postcard sent from E.E. [Coah] to Bert [Coah], postmarked April 10, 1916, Ben Franklin…

Letter from Jacob Van der Zee to Sherman McCready, asking for information about James McCready and James M. McCready, both founding members of the Church.

The Centennial Building of the State Historical Society of Iowa is located at 402 Iowa Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 1960. Postcard sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Horton, postmarked April 11, 1976. Postcard was mailed with a 9-cent stamp…

The sign at the Mill hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.

Debris outside of The Mill after the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Burlington Street sign hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.

Winds ripped out screen windows and tore down large tree trunks towards the end of the tornado's path.

Patches of pink fluff insulation drape over tree limbs as the F2 tornado winds down. How many miles did this insulation fly? Where did it come from?

People work to clear out the debris from the second floor of this home, where walls and the roof were ripped off.

Ladders: an essential tornado damage inspection tool.

Displaced playground equipment came to a rest at the end of North 7th Avenue.

Many homes had to replace blown-out windows. The lucky ones did this sooner rather than later; a hot and stuffy summer followed.

Apartments, formerly The Rebel Motel, and Shoe Doctor damage after the the 2006 F2 tornado struck. A postcard published by Economy Advertising reads 'REBEL MOTEL: Built in 1963 and 1964 during the Civil War Centennial. The Rebel is conveniently…