KNOXVILLE —
Knoxville's public library plans to purchase the former home of the woman who designed the Iowa state flag. The announcement that the library has raised enough money to make the purchase was made Wednesday.
"We are now able to purchase the Dixie Gebhardt home," Library Board President Dave Garcia announced to a crowd of approximately 30 people.
Local foundations stepped up in a big way, including the Marion County Community Foundation, which donated $15,000, and the Knoxville Heritage Community Foundation, which pledged $45,000 over the next three years.
Knoxville residents Don and Margaret Long also made a donation of $100,000. They decided to make the donation in March, before fund raising for the house really began.
"We're glad to see the historic house purchased," Margaret Long said.
"We were waiting to give the committee time to raise additional funds," Don Long added. They are glad to support the community in this way.
The board faced a deadline of Aug. 31 in its fundraising efforts. Purchase of the Gebhardt house is part of an ongoing project to expand the library.
CNHI/Southeast Iowa
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Don and Margaret Long are pictured with Dave Garcia. Steve Woodhouse
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Pictured from left to right are Roslin Thompson, Dave Garcia and Pennie Sommar. Steve Woodhouse
Knoxville library will purchase Gebhardt House
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