Get started on the right foot with your family history search. Register for the IGS Beginning Genealogy Class Zoom virtual meeting, Thursday, Oct 29, starting at 6:30 pm Central Time. This meeting is free. Instructor is Kevin Spire.
German Interest Group
We hope to do the hybrid meeting, with members joining us either in the IGS West wing with masks, or by Zoom, in Nov. since the paving wrecked our Oct plans. But December and January will be by zoom only. Not sure yet what topic we’ll do for January. Meeting information.
Upcoming Classes
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Oct 29th, Thursday
Beginning Genealogy
6:30 -8:30 pm by Zoom Instructor: Kevin Spire
FREE
Start your genealogy with these guidelines and tips.
Nov 7th, Thursday
IA Vital Records
6:30 – 8:30 pm by Zoom Instructor: Theresa Liewer
$6.50 for IGS members and $16 for non-members
Nov 19th, Thursday
Mennonite Records
6:30 -8:30 pm by Zoom Instructor: Renee Cue
$6.50 for IGS members and $16 for non-members
In this session, Renee will review resources available to you on-line, at the Iowa Genealogical Society library, and other libraries to help you learn more about your Mennonite Ancestors. Her focus will be on Mennonite records in the United States.
Library Is Open
IGS is open with regular weekly hours.
There will be some changes in place for the foreseeable future. This is on a trial basis. If our local government implements new closures or restrictions, we will adjust accordingly.
Iowa Marriage Records
V
iew this short presentation on Iowa Marriage Records at both the state and county level in Iowa by clicking on Iowa Marriage Records.
Ancestry Library Edition
IGS has received a donation to add Ancestry Library Edition for patron use. It is now available on the patron computers.
Ancestry 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.
Genealogical Name Tag
Let others know your family
A Genealogy Name Tag from IGS is a unique conversation starter. Your genealogy at a glance that can be worn with any clothing. Black letters on a white plastic badge (2 1/8 x 3 3/8) with a pin clasp on the back. Font size appropriate for space on badge.