IGS is starting a DNA Special Interest Group. If you have had your DNA tested or if you are thinking about having it tested, this is a great way to learn what is involved and how to use the results. The first meeting will be Tuesday, October 4 @ 6:30 p.m. Please call 515-276-0287 to register.
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Library Closed Oct 7 & 8
The IGS Library will be closed Friday, Oct 7, and Saturday, Oct 8, for the IGS Fall Conference.
See you at Toad Valley Gold & Events Center.
Agenda in print form.
Register online.
Register by mail.
Driving directions and map
Grand Avenue bridge closed
The Grand Avenue bridge has closed for bridge replacement for at least a year. View the city of Des Moines IA website for more info and a downloadable map.
Use Locust or Walnut Streets if coming from the west to get to IGS.
Fall Conference seating added
Our Fall Conference venue, Toad Valley Golf Course, is investing in additional equipment so that we can add more people to our fall conference. Space is still limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. A big thank you to Toad Valley Golf Course for making this possible! Call 515-276-0287 to reserve your space. OR
Agenda in print form.
Register online.
Register by mail.
Driving directions and map
Tracing Your Italian Roots
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Learn how to trace your Italian roots in this class at the Iowa Genealogical Society on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 10:30 to 12:30.
Reserve a spot by calling IGS at (515) 276-0287 or emailing FOGGIA@IACCOFIA.
Raffle Quilt
IGS 2016 Raffle Quilt is available:
Celtic With A Twist 100% Cotton 60×60 Couch Quilt
Drawing to be held at the 2016 Fall Conference, Oct 7 & 8. Tickets are $2 or 6 for $10. Contact igs@iowagenealogy.org for more information.
Webster County Genealogical Society Card Catalog Added
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
We are pleased to announce the entire Webster County Genealogical Society library catalog is now on line. Go to our webpage, www.wcgsiowa.org, select the Catalog tab, then click Library List_final and enjoy!
Susan M. Olson, secretary, for the Webster County Genealogical Society in Fort Dodge, IA.
Coming to a Library Near You
IGS is taking a road trip around the state of Iowa this 
Spring and Summer. We are offering Free Beginning Genealogy Classes at libraries around the state. Check below to see if we are coming to your town. Days and times are subject to change so check with your local library.
| Date | Time | Library | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2016 Friday | am and pm | James Kennedy Public Library | Theresa Liewer |
| 10/24/2016 Sunday | 2 pm - 4 pm | Belle Plaine | Kevin Spire |
50th Anniversary Book
Judy McClain, IGS Librarian, has compiled a wonderful history of the first 50 years of IGS. The book is available in PDF format or in four separate files as it is quite long. Click here to view this very special tribute to our first 50 years.
Webster Co 1925 Ft Dodge Messenger Index
Webster Co Gen Soc adds 1925 Ft Dodge Messenger Index
Once again Webster County Genealogical Society has added to their Ft Dodge Messenger Index series with the year 1925. It contains 181 pages and sells for $29.00. It may also be ordered by mail or phone from IGS. It includes adoption, birth, anniversaries, death, family events, guardianship, homestead, illness, land records, marriages, naturalizations, divorce, military, and many other categories that are coded for easy finding.