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''(Add a brief paragraph about your center here and the area it serves. Information in italics below is guidance for you and should be deleted as you fill out the page. Remove italics from other text by selecting the text and clicking the "I"&nbsp;box in the Toolbar above.)''<br>
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Location and Map:'''


'''Address:'''
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*3301 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines IA 50265 United States
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Phone:'''
'''Location Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/3301+Ashworth+Rd,+West+Des+Moines,+IA+50265/@41.58486,-93.7492866,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87ec2086a61238a3:0xfd40be594b6a83ba Location Map]


*1 515-225-0416
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|list1=3301 Ashworth Rd<br> West Des Moines, IA 50265-3137<br>Cross intersection street – Valley West Drive<br>
Ample Parking on the east<br>end of the parking lot.<br>Handicap spaces available.<br>'''Dorothy Flores - Director<br>
'''Email: '''[mailto:IA_DesMoines@familyhistorymail.org IA_DesMoines@familyhistorymail.org]<br>


'''E-mail:'''
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*IA_DesMoines@ldsmail.net
[[Image:WestDesMoinesFHC.jpg|400px]]<br><br>
[[File:West DesMoines Family History Center Map.jpg|225px]]<br><br>
'''Hours:'''


'''Open Hours:'''
==Center Resources==


*Thu 10:00am-3:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
====Collections====
*Sat 10:00am-1:00pm


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
:*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2k2KSg7xUfUTDVwMDFoLXYxY1k '''Patrons' Microfiche Collection'''] -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. These are indexed in the green binder in the reference shelf. **Recently updated.** Fiche ordering ceased Aug 31, 2017.
:*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Va7VXmNM_870U9SS2qJI2V5eY30YDwi78FQAoAZ_8gk/edit?usp=sharing '''Indefinite Film Collection'''] -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. They are indexed by state and then by county in the "state binders" in the bookcase. These are indexed in the white binder in the reference shelf.
:*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7ymiiw27vrxF-i1DRWuktwoS2cl7vMo/view?usp=sharing '''Book Collection:'''] -- Dictionaries of many languages. Reference guides for areas worldwide. Head of Families (Early censuses). These are indexed in the blue binder in the reference shelf.


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====Databases and Software====


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:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' -- From the computers in the FamilySearch Center you can access the FamilySearch Center Portal and all of its premium websites.


=== Calendar and Events  ===
'''Other nearby FamilySearch Centers from Des Moines:'''
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ames_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Ames Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Indianola_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Indianola Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Knoxville_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Knoxville Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Newton_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Newton Iowa FamilySearch Center]
|}


==== Upcoming Events  ====
'''Other statewide FSC's in Iowa:'''
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Belle_Plaine_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Belle Plaine Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Burlington_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Burlington Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cedar_Falls/Waterloo_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Cedar Falls/Waterloo Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cedar_Rapids_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Cedar Rapids Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Centerville_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Centerville Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Council_Bluffs_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Council Bluffs Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Davenport_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Davenport Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Dubuque_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Dubuque Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Fairfield_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Fairfield Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Fort_Dodge_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Fort Dodge Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Iowa_City_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Iowa City Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Logan_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Logan Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Marshalltown_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Marshalltown Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mason_City_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Mason City Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mount_Vernon_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Mount Vernon Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Muscatine_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Muscatine Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Osceola_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Osceola Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Oskaloosa_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Oskaloosa Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ottumwa_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Ottumwa Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Shenandoah_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Shenandoah Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Storm_Lake_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Storm Lake Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Spencer_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Spencer Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Sioux_City_Iowa_FamilySearch_Center Sioux City Iowa FamilySearch Center]
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==== Class Schedule  ====
===Resources in the Local Area===
'''<u>State Resources:</u>'''
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Iowa_History Iowa History Wiki Page]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Iowa_Cemeteries Iowa Cemeteries Wiki Page]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/How_to_Find_Iowa_Birth_Records How to Find Iowa Birth Records Wiki Page]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/How_to_Find_Iowa_Marriage_Records How to Find Iowa Marriage Records Wiki Page]
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/How_to_Find_Iowa_Death_Records How to Find Iowa Death Records Wiki Page]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Iowa_Online_Genealogy_Records Iowa Online Genealogy Records]
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mormon_Trail Mormon Trail Wiki Page]
*[https://billiongraves.com Billion Graves]
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*[http://iowawpagraves.org/ Iowa WPA Graves]
*[http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=77 Iowa Gravestones]
*[https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Soldiers and Sailors Database]
*[http://home.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb]
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==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
'''<u>Local Resources:</u>'''<br>
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[[File:IowaGenealogicalSociety.jpg|300px]]


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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Iowa_Genealogical_Society Iowa Genealogical Society]
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[[File:State_Historical_Society_Iowa.JPG|250px]]


=== Center Resources  ===
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/State_Historical_Society_of_Iowa State Historical Society of Iowa]
 
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==== Collections  ====
 
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
 
==== Databases and Software  ====
 
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
 
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
 
:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
 
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=== Center Services  ===
 
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
 
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
 
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
 
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
 
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=== Links  ===
 
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
 
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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
 
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''

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Welcome to the Des Moines Iowa FamilySearch Center

Des Moines FamilySearch Center

The Des Moines Iowa FamilySearch Center is run by volunteers and serves patrons from central Iowa who are interested in finding their ancestors.


Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map: Location Map

West Des Moines FamilySearch Library
Address:
3301 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265-3137
Cross intersection street – Valley West Drive

Ample Parking on the east
end of the parking lot.
Handicap spaces available.
Dorothy Flores - Director

Email: IA_DesMoines@familyhistorymail.org
Hours
Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

WestDesMoinesFHC.jpg

West DesMoines Family History Center Map.jpg

Hours:

Center Resources

Collections

  • Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information. These are indexed in the green binder in the reference shelf. **Recently updated.** Fiche ordering ceased Aug 31, 2017.
  • Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. They are indexed by state and then by county in the "state binders" in the bookcase. These are indexed in the white binder in the reference shelf.
  • Book Collection: -- Dictionaries of many languages. Reference guides for areas worldwide. Head of Families (Early censuses). These are indexed in the blue binder in the reference shelf.

Databases and Software

  • FamilySearch Center Portal -- From the computers in the FamilySearch Center you can access the FamilySearch Center Portal and all of its premium websites.

Other nearby FamilySearch Centers from Des Moines:

Other statewide FSC's in Iowa:

Resources in the Local Area

State Resources:

Local Resources:

IowaGenealogicalSociety.jpg

State Historical Society Iowa.JPG

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