Good afternoon! I'd like to make sure everyone on the list is aware that Des Moines County has a genealogical society - see below link: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9825 The site offers a list of genealogical references that are available at the Burlington Public Library in addition to dozens of DMCGS publications, surname contacts and useful links. They helped me tremendously when I first started my research in Des Moines County - nice folks :o) Happy Hunting! Tina List Admin.