Step into the world of basic genealogy and learn how to build a solid foundation for your family history research.  We'll walk through the records that matter most, the mistakes researchers make, and simple strategies to stay organized. Ideal for beginners—and a helpful refresher for anyone ready to sharpen their skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Instructor: Kevin Spire
  • Kevin is a professional genealogist and volunteer for the Iowa Genealogical Society.  He is a PLCGS-certified researcher with experience in US Midwest, German, Danish, and English research.
• Location: Zoom only
• Cost: FREE

 

Discover how Google's free tools can transform your genealogy research and organization! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical ways to use Google Search, Google Maps, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other Google tools to organize records, collaborate with family members, and preserve your family history. Whether you're just getting started or looking for better ways to manage your research, you'll leave with tips, techniques, and digital tools that can save time and help you make new discoveries in your family tree.  

 

This in-person workshop will guide you through the steps to use many Google tools and provide 1:1 support, so make sure you bring a laptop or IPad.

 

• Instructor: Stefanie Wager
  • Stefanie Wager is a former social studies teacher and has worked at the district, state, and national levels in social studies education.  She also holds a Google Educator Level 1 certification. 
• Location: In-Person only at the IGS Conference Center
• Cost: Members: $30       Non-Members: $45

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You are invited to join Glenn York as he looks into the basic practives of our Quaker ancestors as well as focusing on the early establishment of Qualker in Iowa, their growth and spread before 1900.  Glenn will also talk about quaker records, how they were created, and where to find them.

 

• Instructor: Glenn York
• Location: Zoom Only
• Cost: Members: $15       Non-Members: $25