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• Iowa Genealogical Society Library
  628 East Grand Ave. , Des Moines
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  Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
  813 First Ave. SE , Cedar Rapids
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• Iowa Genealogical Society 2019 Spring Conference

  <p>On April 13th, the Iowa Genealogical Society will be hosting its annual Spring Conference. &nbsp;Tina Beaird is this year’s spotlight speaker and you’ll want to hear what this Midwest regional expert has to say. &nbsp;Her experience and knowledge in family research can be the key to “Unlocking Your Past” and break thru the barriers to researching your family history.</p><p>Held in the West Wing at the Iowa Genealogical Society library, hear Tina speak on topics covering your local, regional and internet research needs. &nbsp;Topics covered include: “Courthouse Finds”, “Internet Archive for the Family Historian”, “Rediscover Your WWI Soldier’s Experience”, and “Unlocking the Treasures Within Midwest Archives and Repositories”.</p><p>The event will be held at: The Iowa Genealogical Society, 628 E. Grand Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. &nbsp;Doors will open at 8:00 AM, the program starts at 9:00 and ending about 4:00 PM. &nbsp;Lunch is included.</p><p>Remember to register before April 8 and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing. &nbsp;Get more details and register today at the Iowa Genealogical Society website <a href="http://www.iowagenealogy.org"></a> or call 515-276-0287.</p> 2019-01-27 16:00:00 -0600

  4/13/19 2019-04-13 09:00:00 -0500

  9:00 a.m.

  Iowa Genealogical Society Library

  Des Moines

  60

• Iowa City Genealogical Society

  <p><strong>Genealogy Society Topic: Preparing for Research Trips to the Czech Republic.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Tony J. Wobeter, has spent the last 37 years exploring, researching and preserving the stories of the Czech heritage of both his parents. He has traveled to the Czech Republic four times since 1985. He will provide us with information about things to do and consider before making that overseas trip to visit our native country and/or to do research. His genealogical research led to creating audio CD’s as well as printed booklets of both his parent’s siblings stories. He is also a self-published author of three ancestry books. Through his efforts he is happy to have established on going relationships with living relatives with both of his paternal and maternal families in the Czech Republic.</p><p>Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. March 30th, at the LDS Family History Library, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=2730+Bradford+Drive,+Iowa+City&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g">2730 Bradford Drive, Iowa City</a>. A wheelchair accessible entrance is available from the east parking lot.</p> 2019-03-18 10:30:00 -0500

  3/30/19 2019-03-30 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  LDS Family History Center

  IOWA CITY

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2020-01-06 16:00:00 -0600

  1/06/20 2020-01-06 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-04-01 16:00:00 -0500

  4/01/19 2019-04-01 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• The Superpowers of Genealogy

  <p>This course will take an in-depth look at the three “superpowers” of Genealogy research and databases: Ancestry.com, Familysearch.org, and the Rootsmagic database. These three programs are able to exchange information; Rootsmagic is your home base. You will learn how the programs can be used together. Participation in “Family History: Introduction to Genealogy” course strongly preferred before taking this hands-on course. Basic computer knowledge is required. Please bring a USB memory stick.</p><p><strong>Please read:&nbsp;</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Please bring a USB memory stick</p><p>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2019-03-08 21:00:00 -0600

  5/09/19 2019-05-09 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

  Cedar Rapids

  55.0

• Family History: Introduction to Genealogy

  <p>Family history is so much more than names on a tree. Genealogy tells us about the stories of our family history and the stuff they left behind. This course will introduce you to the research strategies and the tools that are needed to get an in-depth look at your family history and how to organize, find, and store it. This is a "hands on" experience and requires basic computer knowledge. Please bring a USB memory stick to class.</p><p><strong>Please read:&nbsp;</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Please bring a USB memory stick.</p><p>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p><p><br></p> 2019-03-08 21:00:00 -0600

  4/11/19 2019-04-11 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning

  Cedar Rapids

  55.0

• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-05-06 16:00:00 -0500

  5/06/19 2019-05-06 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-03 16:00:00 -0500

  6/03/19 2019-06-03 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-07-01 16:00:00 -0500

  7/01/19 2019-07-01 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-08-05 16:00:00 -0500

  8/05/19 2019-08-05 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-09-02 16:00:00 -0500

  9/02/19 2019-09-02 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

  10/07/19 2019-10-07 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-11-04 16:00:00 -0600

  11/04/19 2019-11-04 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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• Volunteer work day - Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa

  <p>Do you like to volunteer, like Genealogy, or History? &nbsp;Give a little of your time, and join us on the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday, or bad weather)</p><p>The purpose for this day is to invite volunteers to work on library projects to preserve our precious resources. &nbsp;We are not open to the public., this is not a research day, but a day to help organize the library. &nbsp;Stay as little or long as you wish and bring a lunch.</p><p>Our monthly volunteer work day session will be on Monday, &nbsp;from 10–4 at our location in the lower level of the Masonic Building at 813 1^st<span>&nbsp;</span>Ave. S.E.</p><p>Parking is available in the rear. Please enter through the back door.</p><p><br></p><p>Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa P.O Box 175</p><p>Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0175</p><p><a href="callto%3A(319)%20369-0022">(319) 369-0022</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://gensoclinncoia.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyLinnCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><em>Please use "Amazon Smile" and our Non-Profit Organization when purchasing items through Amazon.</em></u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-12-02 16:00:00 -0600

  12/02/19 2019-12-02 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa

  Cedar Rapids,

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