Topic Description Video Link
Digital Collection Search Discover how to search IGS digital collections from anywhere—using simple and advanced techniques to find the records that matter most to your family history.
Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial Certificates Discover how these certificates honor early settlers and provide clues to your family’s Iowa roots.
Original Documents for Naturalization See the actual papers where immigrants claimed their citizenship and added new chapters to their story.
Spanish-American War Veteran Records Explore rare documents that bring to life the service of Iowans in a short but impactful conflict.
A Norwegian Ancestry Resource Uncover unique records that connect Iowa families to their Scandinavian heritage.