IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City State Historical Society Research Center is set to close at the end of 2025 due to a budget shortfall. Work began today to remove items from the collections.

These collections are being transferred to Des Moines and other locations within Iowa. This decision has prompted legal action to keep the items at their current location.

The lawsuit filed seeks a temporary injunction to halt the movement of materials. If successful, it will require the return of any items already relocated, with hopes of finding a solution.

The court hearing is scheduled for next week with the plaintiff emphasizing the importance of keeping the collection in Iowa City, as as it plays a crucial role in documenting the state's history.

The deadline for transferring all materials is

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