Notes on Iowa

📍Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Keosauqua, Iowa

Algona POW Camp

Hilton Magic

Iowa Artist Grant Wood

Grant Wood: Iowa Time Machine February 13, 1891 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 13, 1891, far-famed Iowa painter Grant Wood was born on a farm near Anamosa in Jones County. Best known for his Regionalist representations of the American Midwest, Wo...

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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.

Roto-Rooter's Iowa Roots: Iowa Time Machine February 13, 1883 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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...

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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.

Farmer's Holiday Movement: Iowa Time Machine February 13, 1933 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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. The pause in forec...

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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.

📍Madison County, Iowa

Amana Meteorite

Willson Pens "Iowa Fight Song": Iowa Time Machine February 12, 1951 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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. The crowd ga...

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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.

Abby Roe Scores 61: Iowa Time Machine February 12, 1996 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 12, 1996, Van Buren’s Abby Roe set the Iowa Girls 5-on-5 single-game scoring record with 61 points. During her senior season, Roe also set the single-season scoring re...

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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.

J.N. Ding Darling: Iowa Time Machine February 12, 1962 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 12, 1962, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling passed away. An important figure in the 20th-century conservation movement who helped found th...

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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.

Amana Meteorite: Iowa Time Machine February 12, 1875 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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 an...

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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.

📍Twin Lakes State Park
Rockwell City, Iowa

Iowa State’s Final Four

Actor & Agent Ben Carter

Old Brick Capitol: Iowa Time Machine February 11, 1873 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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 Capi...

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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.

Actor Ben "Crash Davis" Carter: Iowa Time Machine February 11, 1911 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 11, 1911, groundbreaking actor Ben Carter was born in Fairfield. One of the first African-American actors to land a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox, Carter al...

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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.

Iowa State's Only Final Four: Iowa Time Machine February 11, 1944 Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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 ap...

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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.

📍Eagle Lake State Park
Britt, Iowa