Brain, Pottawattamie County has several early birth records, but it was not mandatory until 1920, I have an Aunt and Uncle who were born in 1915 and 1919 and are not listed in local births. Records from 1920-1940 were sent to Des Moines in Polk County. Do you want certified copies? Due to privacy concerns, you need to request them in person or go to <A HREF="http://vitalrec.com/ia.html">Vital Records Information - Iowa</A> and they can help. If not, let me know. A photocopy of the record, if it available, will cost $5.00. Mark in Council Bluffs