The Izard County (Arkansas) Historian magazine is published by the Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society. The Society is seeking a new volunteer editor. Juanita Stowers has edited the quarterly journal since 1996, but due to health problems, must step down. She is willing to serve as assistant editor.
The Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society has about 300 members who receive the Historian HISTORIAN, which also is sent to a number of libraries and genealogical societies. Each issue has articles about Izard County history, genealogical and family histories, excerpts from old newspapers and information about recent and upcoming events, contests, grants, etc. of interest to society members. Members supply most of the articles with occasional reprints from other publications. Those interested in serving as editor should write Stowers at P.O. Box 306, Pineville, AR 72566, call (870) 499-3237, or e-mail nita@centurytel.net.
