Did you know that the name of our town comes from The Ankenys, a family who settled in Iowa and then had quite a significant impact in our history? This upcoming Ankeny Genealogy Chapter event will open your eyes to where our town came from through an author presentation! Head out to learn about how our town began through a novel (based on factual details) called Iowa’s Devoted Daughter.
About the Event
Author Karla Wright will be presenting her her fictional book (which includes real events, people, experiences, and more through an enjoyable story). Want to learn more about Ankeny’s roots? You will find a lot of answers and an entertaining approach during this meeting of the Ankeny Genealogy Chapter.
Event Date and Time
This event will take place on February 27, 2017 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Event Location
Chapter meetings (including this event) take place at the Kirkendall Public Library, which is located at the following address:
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
Event Admission
You are free to attend this and all other Genealogy Chapter events! Membership, however, requires a fee of $7.50 per year.
