Council Bluffs Iowa FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 2303 Butler St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
 * Cross Street - Greenview Rd.


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-712-309-0172

E-mail:  [mailto:IA_CouncilBluffs@LDSMail.net IA_CouncilBluffs@LDSMail.net]

Hours of Operation: 


 * Wednesdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursdays:  6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Fridays: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Schedule: 

Closed Holidays or when the weather closes the Omaha/Council Bluffs school systems.

Upcoming Events

 * Groups welcome.
 * Special classes available upon request.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --


 * Bert Eugene McKeeman Navy Mothers Club 282 of Council Bluffs Iowa:  Seven (7) record books belonging to this Club were left with the Center because nobody wanted them and only 2 members of the club were left. The first record book has a beautifully hand-tooled cover. These books begin in 1942 and go until a little after 2000.

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 computers with wide screens
 * 2 multi-tasking printers (prints, copies, scans to computer, etc.)
 * 1 digital imaging system (reads microfilm and microfiche)

Center Services
Our friendly, courteous staff is here to assist you in locating your ancestors, and to provide training on our equipment and databases.

Genealogical Societies:

 * [Pottawattamie County Iowa Genealogical Society Facebook Homepage] and Homepage
 * Greater Omaha Genealogical Society

Libraries:

 * Council Bluffs Iowa Public Library
 * Omaha Nebraska Public Library

Other nearby Family History Centers:

 * Atlantic Iowa Family History Center
 * Logan Iowa Family History Center
 * Shenandoah Iowa Family History Center
 * Omaha Nebraska Family History Center
 * Papillion Nebraska Family History Center

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
'''Volunteers are needed for all shifts! 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 Stake TFH Consultant - center at the telephone or e-mail listed above for more information.'''