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Genealogy classes help people find roots

After years of studying his family history, Glenview resident Frank Olderr learned something worthwhile about the enduring generational pluck of people. In his research, he found a young relative — a boy — who in 1860 fell into a well and died. “The family picked up and left, moving from southeast Ohio to Des Moines, Iowa. They couldn’t live there anymore. Cattlemen. Can you imagine?” he said ...

Genealogy classes help people find their roots

After years of studying his family history, Glenview resident Frank Olderr learned something worthwhile about the enduring generational pluck of people. In his research, he found a young relative — a boy — who in 1860 fell into a well and died. “The family picked up and left, moving from southeast Ohio to Des Moines, Iowa. They couldn’t live there anymore. Cattlemen. Can you imagine?” he said ...

North Iowa Today for Saturday, Jan. 28

ALGONA — Dad’s Belgian Waffles, sponsored by the Algona Girl Scouts, will be at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Tracking down ancestors through city directories

City directories a great resource for genealogy buffs.

OSU pounds home point to Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Jared Sullinger was walking back to the Ohio State locker room with a towel draped around his neck when he spotted freshman Shannon Scott being grilled by reporters.