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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''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]
<span style="text-align:center; font-size:24pt">Welcome to the Des Moines Iowa FamilySearch Center</span>{{Box
 
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'''Address:'''
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*3301 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines IA 50265 United States
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*Cross intersection street – Valley West Drive
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'''Phone:'''
 
*'''1-515-225-0416'''
 
'''E-mail:'''
 
*[mailto:IA_DesMoines@ldsmail.net IA_DesMoines@ldsmail.net]
 
*FHC Director: Leisa Newman
 
'''Open Hours:'''
 
*'''Tuesday:'''10:00am-3:00pm &amp; 6:30pm-9:00pm
*'''Saturday:'''10:00am-3:00pm
 
'''Holiday Schedule:''' '''Closed all major holidays:'''
 
We will be closed on October 1st for General Conference.<br>
 
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=== Calendar and Events  ===
 
==== Upcoming Events  ====
 
Family History Day Jan 10am-12pm
 
'''To register or request a class, please email:&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">ia_desmoines@ldsmail.net</span>'''&nbsp;'''
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=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.  
:*Many books, micfrofilms and microfiche.
 
==== 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.
===Center Contacts and Hours===


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
'''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]


:*4 computers (internet access), 1 projector/screen monitor (for class lessons), 2 printer/scanner/copiers, 1 printer,  4 overhead microfilm readers, 1 microfiche reader and a microfilm scanner. Our scanner will scan pictures & documents directly to your FamilySearch account!
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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>


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=== Center Services ===
[[Image:WestDesMoinesFHC.jpg|400px]]<br><br>
[[File:West DesMoines Family History Center Map.jpg|225px]]<br><br>
   
'''Hours:'''


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
==Center Resources==


''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)''
====Collections====


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:*[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.


=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
====Databases and Software====


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


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'''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]
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=== Links  ===
'''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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Iowa Genealogical Society [http://iowagenealogy.org iowagenealogy.org]<br>
===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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'''<u>Local Resources:</u>'''<br>
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[[File:IowaGenealogicalSociety.jpg|300px]]


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


''We welcome volunteers from the community to help serve in the Family History Center. It's a great way to help others and to learn by doing.  You need not be an expert.  Ability to use a computer and willingness to become familiar with the FamilySearch website and resources are key.  Contact the FHC director at the telephone or e-mail listed above for more information.''
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/State_Historical_Society_of_Iowa State Historical Society of Iowa]
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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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