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The Iowa Genealogical Society

From Rosemary Tiwari, Member of the Iowa City Genealogical Society:

In reading the August issue of the Iowa Genealogcial Society's newsletter I found the following front page article which expresses their continued financial situation.  Please consider supporting their work and the library in Des Moines with a membership to IGS.  Information on costs of membership and where to send your payment are listed on their website at http://www.iowagenealogy.org/get_started/membership.html

 The article in their newsletter that caught my eye is below:

This is the time of year when our cash levels are traditionally lowest. This year we are facing an even more crucial need because of increases in items such as utility bills, mailing costs, and paper supplies. We have cut every possible expense and what is left are the very basics to maintain the library and support our members. Last year we had a grant from Polk County to help us through – this year those moneys are not available to us. Our bank balance is now uncomfortably low.

People have continued to show their support of IGS by sharing their time, talent and treasure. Among other sources, we have a pledge to continue the matching funds program through September. We are reaching out to all of the members with an appeal for financial help – we would like to raise an additional $20,000 by the end of September to allow us to stay current with our bills. In the meantime, we are working on other sources such as grants and corporate sponsors.

Can you help? IGS has been the foundation of family history for Iowa for decades, supporting researchers through an outstanding library, publications, classes and conferences. We want to continue that heritage.