Capturing History Alive: 

The Flood of 2008 


The History Center is teaming up with Coe College and the Gazette to collect stories from the Flood of 2008. As the repository of history for Linn County, it is most important that the History Center coordinate the documention of this unfortunate event.

Residents who were affected by the flood, those who assisted in rescue efforts or helping during the aftermath, as well as business owners, churches and nonprofit organizations are invited to share their stories.

To Share Your Story click here.

Those who need assistance in filling out the form, may call Jamie Kelly
 Monday through Friday, at The Gazette at (319) 399-5956.

If you have photographs of the flood or of your neighborhood or business before or after the flood and would like to donate them to the History Center, contact Jim White, 319-362-1501 or e-mail jim@historycenter.org

MaysIslePhotos by Andrea ShriverFlooded.Houses
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