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Centennial Building Closure

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Due to fire damage at the Iowa City Research Center, the Centennial Building will be closed this week. All of the collections are safe and repairs are in progress.

Published on July 8, 2025

Lindsay Keast

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lindsay.keast@iowa.gov
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515-281-8352

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