Open House

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Open house

Open house

Iowa Genealogical Society Open House May 18th

You don’t want to miss out. Have you thought about starting your family history but just didn’t know how to start? Come to the open house and learn how to get started. If you’ve already been bitten by the genie bug bring your family and friends.

Tour the IGS research library and see all of the resources that are available. Visit with representatives of the Family History Library, State Historical Society of Iowa, RootsMagic users group, IGS Special Interest Groups and others.

The following classes will be offered.

10:30 am – 11:30 am  Intro to Genealogy    FREE

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm    Intro to Genealogy    FREE

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm     Write Your Own Obituary   FREE

Waterloo Area Genealogy Extravaganza

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Lisa Louise Cooke

Lisa Louise Cooke

 

Genealogy Extravaganza with

 Lisa Louise Cooke

at the Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Independence Public Libraries

Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company.  She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show as well as the Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast.

Her podcasts bring genealogy news, research strategies, expert interviews and inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries.

Lisa’s offerings are not limited to online.  She is a sought after international genealogy speaker, and produces live presentations of The Genealogy Gems Podcast at top genealogy conferences.

Registration is required for all sessions. Please call your local library to register.

Lisa Louise Cooke 3 day event flyer

Cemetery Appreciation Month: May 2013

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The State of Iowa Executive Department has issued the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, Iowas are aware of the need to preserve the rich heritage contained in Iowa’s Pioneer historical cemeteries, and

WHEREAS, this appreciation of their ancestors’ resting places, develops a sense of pride in their ancestors’ accomplishments and in their communities, and

WHEREAS, pride and respect for our pioneers leads to an interest in and concern for the future, it is with this thought in mind that we dedicate this month to the care of our Pioneer cemeteries:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TERRY BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Cemetery Appreciation Month in Iowa.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here unto subscribe my name and caused the Great Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed.

Done at Des Moines this 8th day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen,

TERRY BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR

Indexes tab added

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A new indexes tab has been added to the main menu. Currently there are indexes for Ankeny area obituaries, Iowa Cemetery Locations and Camp Dodge records A – K. Check back for updates. Instructions for use are on the indexes page.

RootsMagic User Group

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Learn the Roots Magic

Many IGS members have switched to using RootsMagic as their genealogy program of choice.  But learning how to use new software can often be frustrating.  If you are currently using RootsMagic or just wanting to see what it’s all about, then the RootsMagic Users Group is for you.

Dennis Allen will act as facilitator to get the group started.

Question: 515-276-0287   igs@iowagenealogy.org

African American Special Interest Group

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Described by the group as a “Village Gathering,” the AAIG  meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the IGS Library. All those interested in tracing their African-American roots are welcome to attend.

Information/questions:  515-276-0287    igs@iowagenealogy.org

Italian American Special Interest Group

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The Italian American Special Interest Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the IGS Library.

The group discusses how to research in Italy, helps others in their search for ancestors, shares information, websites and resources.

For more information, contact Kathy Foggia, c/o the IGS Library.