The links below provide access to selected public indexes from Iowa Genealogical Society collections. These indexes offer a window into our holdings and may include details such as residence, dates, and occupations.

For IGS Members

Members of IGS receive expanded access through our digital collections system, allowing searching across multiple collections and access to additional members-only collections and digital files in one place.

Continue your research on the Members Research page.

Some members-only collections—such as newsletters, obituaries, and funeral home records—are accessed directly from this website and are not included in the Members Research search. Use the links in the left navigation menu to view those collections.

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Many collections include more information than what appears in the index. Full materials may be viewed at the IGS Library in Des Moines or requested by email or mail. Fees may apply.

AVAILABLE PUBLIC INDEXES

Collection	Description
Barber's Exam	This collection came with little information. We know the names listed have completed a Barber's Exam in Des Moines, Iowa. No further information was provided.
Burial Permits of Lee County	List of burial permits for Lee County, Iowa, 1917-1918. Includes Names, burial location, and burial date.
Special Collections	Name index and content description of Special Collections held at IGS.
Vertical Files	Name index and content description of Vertical Files held at IGS.
Veteran Stories	Stories shared by veterans
Woodland Cemetery Stories	Stories shared by IGS members about those buried at Woodland Cemetery located in Des Moines, Iowa.