Class Schedule 2022
Descriptions are below the schedule. $8.00 for IGS members and $18.00 for non-members or as noted
| Date | Time | Class Link | Instructor | Cost | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 23 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Bridging the 1890's Gap Bridging 1890's Gap | Denise Gripp | $8.00 member or $18.00 non-member | ||||
| Sat, May 7 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Beginning Genealogy Beginning Genealogy | Laurie Kolstead | FREE | ||||
| Sat, May 21 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Digging Deeper Lessor Known Genealogy Resources Digging Deeper Lessor Known Genealogy Resources | Stacy Weaver | $8.00 member or $18.00 non-member | ||||
| Thur, Jun 9 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Beginning Genealogy Beginning Genealogy | Kevin Spire | FREE | ||||
| Wed, Jun 15 | 11:30 am -1:30 pm | Using PERSI to take your research to the next level Using PERSI to take your research to the next level | Curt Witcher | |||||
| Thur, Jun 16 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | How Did They Get Here? How Did They Get Here? | Kevin Spire | $8.00 member or $18.00 non-member | ||||
| Sat, Jul 9 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Beginning Genealogy Beginning Genealogy | Laurie Kolstead | FREE |
2022 Take Your Research to the Next Level
Apr 23rd Saturday – Local Resources for Bridging the 1890’s Gap
1:30pm -3:30pm Instructor: Denise Gripp Register
Members $8.00 – Non-members $18.00
This presentation will concentrate on Iowa records and resources available for the 1870-1900 time period. IGS’ “General Iowa Collection” (977.7) will be brought to light and the State Historical Society of Iowa’s research collection will also be discussed; what can be found at your local public library or museum will also be identified. Information provided in the 1885 and 1895 Iowa State censuses will be formally examined. Church records, “Old Man’s” draft registration cards, county histories, biographical collections, farm directories, atlases and plat maps will be introduced. A topical outline will be provided to all attendees which will identify specific publications and where to find them.
May 7 – Beginning Genealogy
1:30pm -3:30pm Instructor: Lorie Kolstead Register
FREE to members and non-members alike
Your ancestors are waiting for you to find them… Learn how to get started with a free class at the Iowa Genealogical Society located in Des Moines, IA. Classes fill up quickly. Contact us for more information.
May 21 – Lessor Known Genealogy Resources
1:30pm -3:30pm Instructor: Stacy Weaver Register
Members $8.00 – Non-members $18.00
Learn about the lessor known genealogy resources that you can use.
Jun 9 – Beginning Genealogy
6:30pm – 8:30pm Instructor: Kevin Spire Register
FREE to members and non-members alike
Your ancestors are waiting for you to find them… Learn how to get started with a free class at the Iowa Genealogical Society located in Des Moines, IA. Classes fill up quickly. Contact us for more information.
Jun 15 – Using PERSI to take your research to the next level
11:30 am – 1:30pm Instructor: Curt Witcher Register
Jun 16 – How DId They Get Here?
6:30pm -8:30pm Instructor: Kevin Spire Register
Members $8.00 – Non-members $18.00
Kevin will talk about ancestor immigration to the US, records of, and how to find the records. Classes fill up quickly. Contact us for more information.
Jul 9 – Beginning Genealogy
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Instructor: Lorie Kolstead Register
FREE to members and non-members alike
Your ancestors are waiting for you to find them… Learn how to get started with a free class at the Iowa Genealogical Society located in Des Moines, IA. Classes fill up quickly. Contact us for more information.