In addition to the county courthouse, many other useful locations to do research exist. Here is a list of many you might consider visiting or contacting.
If you know what church your relatives were affiliated with, exploring local church records may reveal birth, marriage and death records, as well as membership & confirmation records and more.
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When in Des Moines or Iowa City, visit the State Historical Society of Iowa for a plethora of Iowa records. Use their Research Service if you are not able to visit in person. For Location and Hours and a link to Search the online library catalog visit the Location and Hours page.
Just across the street from the State Historical Society in Des Moines, visit the state's Genealogical Society for additional records and help.