Genealogy & Local History

Research genealogy, family trees, and family history. Only available inside the library.

Learn more about Cedar Rapids history by accessing local historical newspapers and telephone books.

Fold3® provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Dive into genealogy research with census records, historical documents and databases, and more.

The Genealogy Society of Linn County maintains this partial historical obituary index from the Cedar Rapids Gazette, along with links to additional historical research resources.