Looking to do some research on local history? Here are a few places you might start.
State Historical Society of Iowa
Find many resources online, including:
- Vital Records
- Census
- Federal Land Records
- Manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, and documents
- Maps
- Presentations
- Publications from the historical society
- Topics in Iowa history
You can also plan a visit or contact the society.
State Library of Iowa
The State Library of Iowa also offers a few web archives that may be helpful in your research.
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections is a repository where Iowa cultural institutions can share their historical collections.
- Iowa Publications Online is an archive of documents produced by Iowa state agencies.
Northwestern College DeWitt Library
Schedule a meeting with an archivist! Northwestern’s archives have a lot of wonderful materials for local history research. Contact them via reflib@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7234.
You can also explore some of their materials online!
- Digital repository
- Digital exhibits including documents and pictures on specific topics.
- Dutch Heritage Collection
- Genealogical resources
- Historical Newspapers
- Rare Books collection
The Sioux County Courthouse
The courthouse will have official records such as Land records and Board of Supervisor minutes.
The Dutch American Heritage Museum
The museum contains Dutch and local artifacts, and the volunteer board members are knowledgeable about the history of this area and excited to talk about it. Schedule a visit via their Facebook page.
Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society
The genealogy society has a collection of information on local families on their online archive.
They meet at the Sioux Center Public Library on the 3rd Monday of each month between April and November. You can also contact them via query@mtcnet.net or visit their facebook page for more information.
Other Website Archives
- Sioux County Newspapers Digital Archive – provided by Sioux County libraries
- IAGenWeb’s Iowa Gravestones Photo Project
- IAGenWeb’s Iowa Genealogy Project
- Iowa Sanborn Maps – Library of Congress
Other places to look
- City Records
- The Dutch Heritage Boosters
- Inquire at other nearby libraries