African American Interest Group

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February is African American month, join the African American Interest Group, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 @ 7 p.m. at IGS, 628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA  and let us help you locate your ancestor(s) living in America from 1870 to 1940.

To research, bring with you the name, year and location of your ancestor(s).  Take advantage of this free one time offer.  We also invite you to become a member of the Iowa Genealogical Society.  Membership is $35 per year for an individual, $45 for a family. (people living in the same household).

Upcoming classes

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Winter cabin pictureGot Cabin Fever? Join us Saturday, Jan. 17 for Beginning Genealogy (10:30 a.m., free) and Land Records (1:30 p.m. $5 for members, $10 non members). Call 515-276-0287 to preregister.

Ancestry Special Interest Group

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Announcing Ancestry SIG

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

You are invited to the organizational meeting for the NEW Iowa Genealogical Ancestry.com Special Interest Group. The meeting will be held at the IGS library on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 1:30 pm. Discussion will include what Ancestry.com is and what it is not. Discussion will also center on where and when to plan future meetings, the experience level of the group and what to include and prioritize in future meetings.

Advance registration is recommended to make sure enough materials are available and also for contact in case of inclement weather. There is NO registration fee for this group.

Ancestry Library Edition

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IGS has received a donation to add Ancestry Library Edition for patron use. It is now available on the patron computers.

Ancestry Library Edition iconAncestry Library Edition, the largest online family history resource available, provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. It brings the world’s most popular consumer online family history resource to the IGS Library.

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Has your research turned cold like the weather in Iowa? winter clipart iceWe have a great research team that can help you melt those brick wall and heat up your research again. Research fees are discounted for members. Check out our Research area (http://iowagenealogy.org/?page_id=51) for more information.

50th Anniversary Announcement

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All during 2015 we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Iowa Genealogical Society. To commemorate our anniversary, throughout the year you’ll be treated to a roundup of events focused around the theme “Sharing Family History for 50 Years.”

One event that will be held during the months of February, May, June, August, November and December is a family history story contest. The different story categories for these months and the rules that apply are listed below.

As we embark on this 50th year celebration, we extend our deep appreciation and gratitude to our members past and present, our volunteers and our team members. We look forward to serving you and the community for the next 50 years.

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