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Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society

Please join us! We meet on the third Saturday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitors are always welcome.

Membership dues are $15.00 for two people at the same address and $10 for individuals.

04/06/2026

At the April 18 meeting, Ray Scott will share surprising details of his findings in his ongoing family research. Expanding on his ties to the Platt Armstrong and Robert McCarter families, he found connections to the Iowa towns of Lake View and Moville, as well as several notable banks. Below is a photo of the family of Platt Armstrong and Amanda McCarter.

03/22/2026

Michael Peters’ highly informative talk about the secret war in Laos drew an impressive crowd. Enhanced by input from military veterans in attendance, his program sparked thoughtful, lively conversation.

03/09/2026

On Saturday, March 21, military historian Michael Peters, dressed in an unofficial army uniform, will talk about covert military operations in Laos 1959 - 1975. Loas is recognized as the most bombed country in the world by population. The general public is welcome to attend.

02/22/2026

JoAnn Schleis gave a moving talk on her father Richard N Skinner’s wartime experiences. Sharing vintage images of Anzio, letters written home and photos taken during her recent visit there, she captivated the audience.

01/29/2026

At our next meeting on February 21, respected member and longtime Le Mars resident JoAnn Schleis will give a compelling presentation on her recent sentimental journey to Italy’s Anzio. Her father, Richard N. Skinner, participated in the Allies forces 1944 landing there during World War II. He served as a medic with the U.S. Army “Thunderbird” 45th and the 157th Infantry. Her talk will include photos and riveting details of her dad’s letters to her mom then. The meeting will start at 1:30 PM.

01/18/2026

At the Jan. 17 meeting, Susan Moller gave a most instructive and interactive talk on using newspapers for family research.

01/03/2026

Come to the January 17 meeting at the museum's fourth-floor study hall at 1:30 PM. Our valued member Susan Moller will tell us all about "Using Newspapers in Doing Family Research."

12/02/2025

On Saturday, December 20, at 1:30 PM, the annual Christmas meeting will be held in the lobby of the museum's gymnasium. Members will share homemade holiday treats and memories of Christmas Eves past. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event.

11/17/2025

On Saturday, Nov. 15, Joan Thomas gave helpful suggestions on writing an obituary. A thoughtful discussion by those in attendance followed.

11/07/2025

At the Saturday, November 15th meeting, co-vice president and history buff Joan M Thomas will talk about the art and value of writing an obituary. The meeting starts at 1:30 in the Plymouth County Historical Museum's fourth-floor study hall. Thomas is seen here during her 2022 visit to Ellis Island.

10/25/2025

Ray Scott delighted the gathering at the October 18 meeting. His program drew rave reviews. He plans to visit again next year!

10/04/2025

On October 18, at the NWIGS meeting, Ray Scott will give a presentation titled "The Adventures of Finding a Family's Life Through a Tombstone. He will detail his Edmonds family history, including that of an Edmonds house in Marcus.

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Le Mars, IA
51031

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