Notes on Iowa
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Exploring the Heart of the Heartland
📍Lake Wapello State Park
Drakesville, Iowa
Drakesville, Iowa
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
📍Lake Wapello State Park
Drakesville, Iowa
Drakesville, Iowa
Iowan Raises Old Glory
February 18, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Iowan Raises Old Glory
📍Swan Lake State Park
Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, Iowa
February 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
📍Swan Lake State Park
Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, Iowa
Lorenzen Sets High Scorep
February 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Lorenzen Sets High Scorep
📍Pleasant Creek
State Recreation Area
Palo, Iowa
State Recreation Area
Palo, Iowa
February 16, 2026 at 2:01 AM
📍Pleasant Creek
State Recreation Area
Palo, Iowa
State Recreation Area
Palo, Iowa
📍Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Keosauqua, Iowa
Keosauqua, Iowa
February 15, 2026 at 2:07 AM
📍Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Keosauqua, Iowa
Keosauqua, Iowa
Iowa Artist Grant Wood
February 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Iowa Artist Grant Wood
What’s your favorite Grant Wood painting?
On February 13, 1891, far-famed Iowa painter Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa in Jones County.
On February 13, 1891, far-famed Iowa painter Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa in Jones County.
February 13, 2026 at 11:59 AM
What’s your favorite Grant Wood painting?
On February 13, 1891, far-famed Iowa painter Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa in Jones County.
On February 13, 1891, far-famed Iowa painter Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa in Jones County.
Do you know about Roto-Rooter’s Iowa Roots?
On February 13, 1883, the founder of Roto-Rooter, Samuel Oscar Blanc of Des Moines, was born. Blanc started North America’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services.
On February 13, 1883, the founder of Roto-Rooter, Samuel Oscar Blanc of Des Moines, was born. Blanc started North America’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services.
February 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Do you know about Roto-Rooter’s Iowa Roots?
On February 13, 1883, the founder of Roto-Rooter, Samuel Oscar Blanc of Des Moines, was born. Blanc started North America’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services.
On February 13, 1883, the founder of Roto-Rooter, Samuel Oscar Blanc of Des Moines, was born. Blanc started North America’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services.
Have you ever heard of the Farmer’s Holiday Movement?
On February 13, 1933, a Plymouth County court announced a suspension of foreclosures on farms while a movement called “The Farmer’s Holiday” continued to build.
On February 13, 1933, a Plymouth County court announced a suspension of foreclosures on farms while a movement called “The Farmer’s Holiday” continued to build.
February 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Have you ever heard of the Farmer’s Holiday Movement?
On February 13, 1933, a Plymouth County court announced a suspension of foreclosures on farms while a movement called “The Farmer’s Holiday” continued to build.
On February 13, 1933, a Plymouth County court announced a suspension of foreclosures on farms while a movement called “The Farmer’s Holiday” continued to build.
📍Madison County, Iowa
February 13, 2026 at 2:46 AM
📍Madison County, Iowa
Amana Meteorite
February 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Amana Meteorite
Did you know Mason City’s Music Man Meredith Willson wrote the “Iowa Fight Song”?
On February 12, 1951, the Iowa Field House erupted with the first public performance of "Iowa Fight Song," a rousing anthem composed by Mason City’s Meredith Willson.
On February 12, 1951, the Iowa Field House erupted with the first public performance of "Iowa Fight Song," a rousing anthem composed by Mason City’s Meredith Willson.
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Did you know Mason City’s Music Man Meredith Willson wrote the “Iowa Fight Song”?
On February 12, 1951, the Iowa Field House erupted with the first public performance of "Iowa Fight Song," a rousing anthem composed by Mason City’s Meredith Willson.
On February 12, 1951, the Iowa Field House erupted with the first public performance of "Iowa Fight Song," a rousing anthem composed by Mason City’s Meredith Willson.
Do you know who holds the Iowa girl’s basketball 5-on-5 single-game scoring record?
On February 12, 1996, Van Buren’s Abby Roe set the Iowa Girls 5-on-5 single-game scoring record with 61 points.
On February 12, 1996, Van Buren’s Abby Roe set the Iowa Girls 5-on-5 single-game scoring record with 61 points.
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Do you know who holds the Iowa girl’s basketball 5-on-5 single-game scoring record?
On February 12, 1996, Van Buren’s Abby Roe set the Iowa Girls 5-on-5 single-game scoring record with 61 points.
On February 12, 1996, Van Buren’s Abby Roe set the Iowa Girls 5-on-5 single-game scoring record with 61 points.
Do you remember Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling?
On February 12, 1962, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling passed away.
On February 12, 1962, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling passed away.
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Do you remember Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling?
On February 12, 1962, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling passed away.
On February 12, 1962, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling passed away.
Have you heard of the Amana meteorite?
On the evening of February 12, 1875, a giant fireball trailed across Iowa skies. As the meteorite fragmented into over 100 pieces, it fell over an 18 square miles between Amana and Boltonville in Iowa County.
On the evening of February 12, 1875, a giant fireball trailed across Iowa skies. As the meteorite fragmented into over 100 pieces, it fell over an 18 square miles between Amana and Boltonville in Iowa County.
February 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Have you heard of the Amana meteorite?
On the evening of February 12, 1875, a giant fireball trailed across Iowa skies. As the meteorite fragmented into over 100 pieces, it fell over an 18 square miles between Amana and Boltonville in Iowa County.
On the evening of February 12, 1875, a giant fireball trailed across Iowa skies. As the meteorite fragmented into over 100 pieces, it fell over an 18 square miles between Amana and Boltonville in Iowa County.
📍Twin Lakes State Park
Rockwell City, Iowa
Rockwell City, Iowa
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
📍Twin Lakes State Park
Rockwell City, Iowa
Rockwell City, Iowa
Iowa State’s Final Four
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Iowa State’s Final Four
Actor & Agent Ben Carter
February 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Actor & Agent Ben Carter
Do you know the story of the first Capitol building in Des Moines?
On February 11, 1873, the Old Brick Capitol in Des Moines burned to the ground. The modest brick building that had served Iowa for 17 years was lost as the modern, five-domed Capitol building rose just to the east.
On February 11, 1873, the Old Brick Capitol in Des Moines burned to the ground. The modest brick building that had served Iowa for 17 years was lost as the modern, five-domed Capitol building rose just to the east.
February 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Do you know the story of the first Capitol building in Des Moines?
On February 11, 1873, the Old Brick Capitol in Des Moines burned to the ground. The modest brick building that had served Iowa for 17 years was lost as the modern, five-domed Capitol building rose just to the east.
On February 11, 1873, the Old Brick Capitol in Des Moines burned to the ground. The modest brick building that had served Iowa for 17 years was lost as the modern, five-domed Capitol building rose just to the east.
Have you heard the incredible story of Fairfield’s barrier-breaking actor and agent Ben Carter?
On Feb 11, 1911, actor Ben Carter was born in Fairfield. One of the first Black actors to land a long-term contract with Fox, Carter also helped advance diversity in film as a booking agent.
On Feb 11, 1911, actor Ben Carter was born in Fairfield. One of the first Black actors to land a long-term contract with Fox, Carter also helped advance diversity in film as a booking agent.
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Have you heard the incredible story of Fairfield’s barrier-breaking actor and agent Ben Carter?
On Feb 11, 1911, actor Ben Carter was born in Fairfield. One of the first Black actors to land a long-term contract with Fox, Carter also helped advance diversity in film as a booking agent.
On Feb 11, 1911, actor Ben Carter was born in Fairfield. One of the first Black actors to land a long-term contract with Fox, Carter also helped advance diversity in film as a booking agent.
Do you know the story of Iowa State’s only Final Four appearance?
On February 11, 1944, Iowa State beat Kansas State to move to 6-0 in Big 6 play. The Cyclones went on to capture a conference championship and eventually made the school’s only appearance in the NCAA Final Four to date.
On February 11, 1944, Iowa State beat Kansas State to move to 6-0 in Big 6 play. The Cyclones went on to capture a conference championship and eventually made the school’s only appearance in the NCAA Final Four to date.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Do you know the story of Iowa State’s only Final Four appearance?
On February 11, 1944, Iowa State beat Kansas State to move to 6-0 in Big 6 play. The Cyclones went on to capture a conference championship and eventually made the school’s only appearance in the NCAA Final Four to date.
On February 11, 1944, Iowa State beat Kansas State to move to 6-0 in Big 6 play. The Cyclones went on to capture a conference championship and eventually made the school’s only appearance in the NCAA Final Four to date.
📍Eagle Lake State Park
Britt, Iowa
Britt, Iowa
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
📍Eagle Lake State Park
Britt, Iowa
Britt, Iowa