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Cyclone Fred Hoiberg: Iowa Time Machine October 15, 1972

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 15, 1972, legendary Ames and Iowa State men’s basketball star Fred Hoiberg was born. Arguably the most popular player in Iowa State Cyclone history, “The Mayor” wowed ...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 7h

Do you remember the Mayor’s playing days in Ames?

On October 15, 1972, legendary Ames and Iowa State men’s basketball star Fred Hoiberg was born.

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Coach Maury John: Iowa Time Machine October 15, 1974

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 15, 1974, legendary Drake and Iowa State men’s basketball coach Maury John passed away. The all-time wins leader at Drake University, John took the Bulldogs to the 1969...

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Do you remember Drake coach Maury John?

On October 15, 1974, legendary Drake and Iowa State men’s basketball coach Maury John passed away. The all-time wins leader at Drake University, John took the Bulldogs to the 1969 Final Four and posted a career record of 528-214.

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Iowan Raises Flag at Iwo Jima: Iowa Time Machine October 15, 1999

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 15, 1999, a Marine Corps investigation uncovered the role of Brooklyn, Iowa’s Corporal Harold Keller and five other Marines in raising the American flag over Mount Suri...

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Did you know an Iowan helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima?

On October 15, 1999, a Marine Corps investigation uncovered the role of Brooklyn, Iowa’s Corporal Harold Keller and five other Marines in raising the American flag over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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Crossover at Kinnick: Iowa Time Machine October 15, 2023

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 15, 2023, the Iowa Hawkeyes hosted more than 55,000 fans at Kinnick Stadium to shatter the NCAA attendance record for women’s basketball. The Crossover at Kinnick saw t...

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Did you attend the Crossover at Kinnick?

On October 15, 2023, the Iowa Hawkeyes hosted more than 55,000 fans at Kinnick Stadium to shatter the NCAA attendance record for women’s basketball.

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📍Loess Hills State Forest - Onawa, Iowa

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Perry Holden: Iowa Time Machine October 14, 1865

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 14, 1865, Perry Greeley Holden, the first Head of the Agricultural Extension at Iowa State and the first professor of agronomy in the United States, was born. Serving ...

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Have you ever heard of agricultural innovator Perry G. Holden?

On October 14, 1865, Perry Greeley Holden, the first Head of the Agricultural Extension at Iowa State and the first professor of agronomy in the United States, was born.

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Dry Run Sewer Banquet: Iowa Time Machine October 14, 1903

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 14, 1903, 450 guests arrived for a black-tie event held in a Waterloo sewer. The Dry Run Sewer Banquet celebrated the newly-built $100,000 connecting a marsh and the C...

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Did you know Waterloo once hosted a fancy banquet in the sewer?

On October 14, 1903, 450 guests arrived for a black-tie event held in a Waterloo sewer.

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📍Horseshoe Bluff - Dubuque, Iowa

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SCOTUS Judge Samuel Miller: Iowa Time Machine October 13, 1890

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 13, 1890, Samuel Freeman Miller, Iowa’s first appointee to the United States Supreme Court, passed away. One of only two Iowans to ever serve on America’s highest court...

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Did you know Abraham Lincoln appointed an Iowan to the US Supreme Court?

On October 13, 1890, Samuel Freeman Miller, Iowa’s first appointee to the United States Supreme Court, passed away.

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Iowa's First Flight: Iowa Time Machine October 13, 1910

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 13, 1910, the far-famed early airplane innovator “Captain Tom” Baldwin made Iowa’s first flight in Iowa City with his “Red Devil.” Brought in to wow audiences with his...

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What do you know about early aviation in Iowa?

On October 13, 1910, the far-famed early airplane innovator “Captain Tom” Baldwin made Iowa’s first flight in Iowa City with his “Red Devil.”

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📍Silo Mural - Fort Dodge, Iowa

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The Ames Project: Iowa Time Machine October 12, 1945

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 12, 1945, General Leslie R. Groves, director of the Manhattan Project, arrived at Iowa State to award the “E” Award for Excellence in Production to the Ames Project. Pa...

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Did you know Iowa State played a key role in the Manhattan Project?

On October 12, 1945, General Leslie R. Groves, director of the Manhattan Project, arrived at Iowa State to award the “E” Award for Excellence in Production to the Ames Project.

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Poet Paul Engle: Iowa Time Machine October 12, 1908

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 12, 1908, long-time director of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa, Paul Engle, was born in Cedar Rapids. A notable poet, playwright, novelist, and e...

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Have you ever read anything by Iowa author Paul Engle?

On October 12, 1908, long-time director of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa, Paul Engle, was born in Cedar Rapids.

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Seneca's Run: Iowa Time Machine October 12, 2002

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 12, 2002, legendary Iowa State Quarterback Seneca Wallace scrambled for “The Run” against Texas Tech. One of the greatest moments in Iowa State football history, Wallac...

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Do you remember the time Cyclone Seneca Wallace scrambled 135 yards to score a 12-yard touchdown?

On October 12, 2002, legendary Iowa State Quarterback Seneca Wallace scrambled for “The Run” against Texas Tech.

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