Saturday, August 7, 2010 The IGS is pleased to offer a special full-day conference, "Researching Your Irish Roots," 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Topics include: Researching Catholic Church Records, Irish Migration Patterns, Using Land Valuation records, Irish Research Websites and Preparing for a Research Trip to Ireland. Registration is required.

Thursday, Aug 12 2010 for the Lives & Times presentation of Elijah's Story at 7 P.M. Hear the story of Aiddy Phomvisay's life in Laos, the conditions that led to his family's decision to emigrate, and the challenges of life in a new country and Iowa.

Sept 9, 2010 for the Lives & Times presentation of Dave Russell as he relates the story of his personal family history journey. Dave shares about family roots, European history and more discovered on a family trip to Switzerland, Germany & France.

Sept 18th, 2010 Introduction to German Research: "Research Your German Family Here and Across the Pond" ~ 10:30 A.M - 12:30 P.M. Preregistration required. $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.

Sept 18th, 2010 Beginning Internet Genealogy 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Free

Sept 23rd, 2010 Beginning Genealogy 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Free but reservations suggested.

Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2, 2010 for the 2nd annual quilt show "Tales These Quilts Can Tell". This year there will be a sale table for small donated quilted and/or pieced items. Application form.

Oct 8& 9, 2010 for the IGS Fall Conference. Dating and identifying your 19th Century Photographs, Rich Resource for Poor Ancestors, Breaking Through with Land Records, Keeping Up With the Jones ... and Smiths.

Questions: Call IGS - 515 276-0287

Favorite Recipes Through the Generations

"For My Family...With Love" is the Iowa Genealogical Society 40th Anniversary compilation of 400+ delicious recipes that have been passed from one great family cook to the next.

With photos and stories, you have the opportunity to learn more about the cook and what makes the recipe special.

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Download the Cookbook Order Form (PDF)