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📍 Old Capitol - Iowa City, Iowa
November 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
📍 Old Capitol - Iowa City, Iowa
Do you remember Jess Settles more as a player or as an announcer?
On November 30, 1993, Jess Settles debuted for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 90-86 win over Drake. Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 1993 while starring at Winfield-Mt. Union, Settles went on to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
On November 30, 1993, Jess Settles debuted for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 90-86 win over Drake. Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 1993 while starring at Winfield-Mt. Union, Settles went on to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
November 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Do you remember Jess Settles more as a player or as an announcer?
On November 30, 1993, Jess Settles debuted for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 90-86 win over Drake. Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 1993 while starring at Winfield-Mt. Union, Settles went on to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
On November 30, 1993, Jess Settles debuted for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 90-86 win over Drake. Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 1993 while starring at Winfield-Mt. Union, Settles went on to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
Did you know Ottumwa is the video game capital of the world?
On November 30, 1982, Ottumwa officially claimed the title of “Video Game Capital of the World.”
On November 30, 1982, Ottumwa officially claimed the title of “Video Game Capital of the World.”
November 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Did you know Ottumwa is the video game capital of the world?
On November 30, 1982, Ottumwa officially claimed the title of “Video Game Capital of the World.”
On November 30, 1982, Ottumwa officially claimed the title of “Video Game Capital of the World.”
Do you remember Hawkeye Head Coach Lute Olson?
On November 30, 1974, Lute Olson made his debut as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program with a 95-80 win over Virginia Commonwealth. The head man for the Hawkeyes from 1974 to 1983, Olson led Iowa to new heights on the hardwood.
On November 30, 1974, Lute Olson made his debut as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program with a 95-80 win over Virginia Commonwealth. The head man for the Hawkeyes from 1974 to 1983, Olson led Iowa to new heights on the hardwood.
November 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Do you remember Hawkeye Head Coach Lute Olson?
On November 30, 1974, Lute Olson made his debut as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program with a 95-80 win over Virginia Commonwealth. The head man for the Hawkeyes from 1974 to 1983, Olson led Iowa to new heights on the hardwood.
On November 30, 1974, Lute Olson made his debut as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program with a 95-80 win over Virginia Commonwealth. The head man for the Hawkeyes from 1974 to 1983, Olson led Iowa to new heights on the hardwood.
📍East Park - Mason City, Iowa
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
📍East Park - Mason City, Iowa
Did you know Cary Grant passed away in Iowa?
On November 29, 1986, English-American actor Cary Grant died in Davenport. After rehearsals at the Adler Theater, doctors determined Grant suffered a massive stroke, which led to his death at St. Luke’s Hospital the following day.
On November 29, 1986, English-American actor Cary Grant died in Davenport. After rehearsals at the Adler Theater, doctors determined Grant suffered a massive stroke, which led to his death at St. Luke’s Hospital the following day.
November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Did you know Cary Grant passed away in Iowa?
On November 29, 1986, English-American actor Cary Grant died in Davenport. After rehearsals at the Adler Theater, doctors determined Grant suffered a massive stroke, which led to his death at St. Luke’s Hospital the following day.
On November 29, 1986, English-American actor Cary Grant died in Davenport. After rehearsals at the Adler Theater, doctors determined Grant suffered a massive stroke, which led to his death at St. Luke’s Hospital the following day.
On November 29, 1862, Marcellus Crocker of Des Moines was promoted to Brigadier General in the Union Army. He was far-famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On November 29, 1862, Marcellus Crocker of Des Moines was promoted to Brigadier General in the Union Army. He was far-famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
Did you ever buy an Improved BunaB No.7 from Mason City’s Snav & Associates?
On November 29, 1954, the first advertisement for the “Improved BunaB No. 7” by Orville K. Snav and Associates ran in the Mason City newspaper.
On November 29, 1954, the first advertisement for the “Improved BunaB No. 7” by Orville K. Snav and Associates ran in the Mason City newspaper.
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Did you ever buy an Improved BunaB No.7 from Mason City’s Snav & Associates?
On November 29, 1954, the first advertisement for the “Improved BunaB No. 7” by Orville K. Snav and Associates ran in the Mason City newspaper.
On November 29, 1954, the first advertisement for the “Improved BunaB No. 7” by Orville K. Snav and Associates ran in the Mason City newspaper.
Are you ready for winter?
Ready or not, here it comes. Enjoy some shots of Clear Lake at its seasonal best from a couple of winters back.
Ready or not, here it comes. Enjoy some shots of Clear Lake at its seasonal best from a couple of winters back.
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Are you ready for winter?
Ready or not, here it comes. Enjoy some shots of Clear Lake at its seasonal best from a couple of winters back.
Ready or not, here it comes. Enjoy some shots of Clear Lake at its seasonal best from a couple of winters back.
Happy Birthday, Vern Den Herder!
On November 28, 1948, Vern Den Herder was born in Le Mars. A standout basketball and football player at Sioux Center High School and Central College, Den Herder spent 12 seasons in the NFL.
On November 28, 1948, Vern Den Herder was born in Le Mars. A standout basketball and football player at Sioux Center High School and Central College, Den Herder spent 12 seasons in the NFL.
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy Birthday, Vern Den Herder!
On November 28, 1948, Vern Den Herder was born in Le Mars. A standout basketball and football player at Sioux Center High School and Central College, Den Herder spent 12 seasons in the NFL.
On November 28, 1948, Vern Den Herder was born in Le Mars. A standout basketball and football player at Sioux Center High School and Central College, Den Herder spent 12 seasons in the NFL.
Did you ever own a Gateway Computer?
On November 28, 1961, co-founder of Gateway Computers Mike Hammond was born. The company shipped products in cow-themed boxes and grew alongside the personal computing boom of the late 1980s to quickly become an iconic example of Iowa ingenuity.
On November 28, 1961, co-founder of Gateway Computers Mike Hammond was born. The company shipped products in cow-themed boxes and grew alongside the personal computing boom of the late 1980s to quickly become an iconic example of Iowa ingenuity.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Did you ever own a Gateway Computer?
On November 28, 1961, co-founder of Gateway Computers Mike Hammond was born. The company shipped products in cow-themed boxes and grew alongside the personal computing boom of the late 1980s to quickly become an iconic example of Iowa ingenuity.
On November 28, 1961, co-founder of Gateway Computers Mike Hammond was born. The company shipped products in cow-themed boxes and grew alongside the personal computing boom of the late 1980s to quickly become an iconic example of Iowa ingenuity.
Are we ready for another Thanksgiving blizzard?
On November 27, 1983, back-to-back icy blizzards wrapped up after wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans for Iowans across the state.
On November 27, 1983, back-to-back icy blizzards wrapped up after wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans for Iowans across the state.
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Are we ready for another Thanksgiving blizzard?
On November 27, 1983, back-to-back icy blizzards wrapped up after wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans for Iowans across the state.
On November 27, 1983, back-to-back icy blizzards wrapped up after wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans for Iowans across the state.
Have you ever heard of Iowa conman Norman Baker?
On November 27, 1882, one of Iowa’s greatest grifters, Norman Baker, was born in Muscatine. A noted ‘cancer quack’ of the early 1900s, Baker used radio to amass over $10 million for bunk cancer treatments.
On November 27, 1882, one of Iowa’s greatest grifters, Norman Baker, was born in Muscatine. A noted ‘cancer quack’ of the early 1900s, Baker used radio to amass over $10 million for bunk cancer treatments.
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Have you ever heard of Iowa conman Norman Baker?
On November 27, 1882, one of Iowa’s greatest grifters, Norman Baker, was born in Muscatine. A noted ‘cancer quack’ of the early 1900s, Baker used radio to amass over $10 million for bunk cancer treatments.
On November 27, 1882, one of Iowa’s greatest grifters, Norman Baker, was born in Muscatine. A noted ‘cancer quack’ of the early 1900s, Baker used radio to amass over $10 million for bunk cancer treatments.
Did you know an Iowan invented the Dairy Queen Blizzard?
On November 27, 1931, Ronald Medd, inventor of the Dairy Queen Blizzard, was born in Clinton, Iowa.
On November 27, 1931, Ronald Medd, inventor of the Dairy Queen Blizzard, was born in Clinton, Iowa.
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Did you know an Iowan invented the Dairy Queen Blizzard?
On November 27, 1931, Ronald Medd, inventor of the Dairy Queen Blizzard, was born in Clinton, Iowa.
On November 27, 1931, Ronald Medd, inventor of the Dairy Queen Blizzard, was born in Clinton, Iowa.
Do you remember when Kittle and Beathard lifted Iowa to 12-0 with a win over the Big Red?
On November 27, 2015, the Iowa Hawkeyes completed a perfect regular season by moving to 12-0 with a 28-20 win over Nebraska.
On November 27, 2015, the Iowa Hawkeyes completed a perfect regular season by moving to 12-0 with a 28-20 win over Nebraska.
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Do you remember when Kittle and Beathard lifted Iowa to 12-0 with a win over the Big Red?
On November 27, 2015, the Iowa Hawkeyes completed a perfect regular season by moving to 12-0 with a 28-20 win over Nebraska.
On November 27, 2015, the Iowa Hawkeyes completed a perfect regular season by moving to 12-0 with a 28-20 win over Nebraska.
📍Frank Gotch State Park - Humboldt, Iowa
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
📍Frank Gotch State Park - Humboldt, Iowa
Do you know the story of Ralph McElroy’s KWWL?
On November 26, 1953, Ralph McElroy’s KWWL Waterloo first went live on the air.
On November 26, 1953, Ralph McElroy’s KWWL Waterloo first went live on the air.
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Do you know the story of Ralph McElroy’s KWWL?
On November 26, 1953, Ralph McElroy’s KWWL Waterloo first went live on the air.
On November 26, 1953, Ralph McElroy’s KWWL Waterloo first went live on the air.
What do you know about the namesake of Kirkwood Community College?
On November 26, 1913, a statue of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood was unveiled for the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
On November 26, 1913, a statue of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood was unveiled for the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
What do you know about the namesake of Kirkwood Community College?
On November 26, 1913, a statue of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood was unveiled for the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
On November 26, 1913, a statue of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood was unveiled for the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
Did you know the only woman to win the Medal of Honor in the Civil War studied in Iowa?
On November 26, 1832, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born.
On November 26, 1832, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born.
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Did you know the only woman to win the Medal of Honor in the Civil War studied in Iowa?
On November 26, 1832, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born.
On November 26, 1832, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born.
📍Rock Falls, Iowa
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
📍Rock Falls, Iowa
Have you heard of Greg Tull giving the ultimate sacrifice?
November 25, 2005, 20-year-old Army Sergeant Gregory L. Tull of Pocahontas died in Anbar Province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
November 25, 2005, 20-year-old Army Sergeant Gregory L. Tull of Pocahontas died in Anbar Province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Have you heard of Greg Tull giving the ultimate sacrifice?
November 25, 2005, 20-year-old Army Sergeant Gregory L. Tull of Pocahontas died in Anbar Province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
November 25, 2005, 20-year-old Army Sergeant Gregory L. Tull of Pocahontas died in Anbar Province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Do you know the history of Ottumwa’s Morrell Meat Packing?
On November 25, 1847, President of Morrell Meat Packing Thomas Dove Foster was born. An influential business and civic leader in Ottumwa, Foster helped establish one of Iowa’s most important 20th-century meatpacking operations.
On November 25, 1847, President of Morrell Meat Packing Thomas Dove Foster was born. An influential business and civic leader in Ottumwa, Foster helped establish one of Iowa’s most important 20th-century meatpacking operations.
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Do you know the history of Ottumwa’s Morrell Meat Packing?
On November 25, 1847, President of Morrell Meat Packing Thomas Dove Foster was born. An influential business and civic leader in Ottumwa, Foster helped establish one of Iowa’s most important 20th-century meatpacking operations.
On November 25, 1847, President of Morrell Meat Packing Thomas Dove Foster was born. An influential business and civic leader in Ottumwa, Foster helped establish one of Iowa’s most important 20th-century meatpacking operations.
Do you remember the Iowa State Cross Country plane crash tragedy?
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Do you remember the Iowa State Cross Country plane crash tragedy?
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
Have you heard of the Keokuk Armory Explosion?
On November 24, 1965, a natural gas explosion at the Keokuk Armory building killed 21 while injuring many more during a Thanksgiving Eve dance.
On November 24, 1965, a natural gas explosion at the Keokuk Armory building killed 21 while injuring many more during a Thanksgiving Eve dance.
November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Have you heard of the Keokuk Armory Explosion?
On November 24, 1965, a natural gas explosion at the Keokuk Armory building killed 21 while injuring many more during a Thanksgiving Eve dance.
On November 24, 1965, a natural gas explosion at the Keokuk Armory building killed 21 while injuring many more during a Thanksgiving Eve dance.
Do you remember Rath Packing Company of Waterloo?
On November 24, 1891, the Rath Packing Company of Waterloo first opened for business.
On November 24, 1891, the Rath Packing Company of Waterloo first opened for business.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Do you remember Rath Packing Company of Waterloo?
On November 24, 1891, the Rath Packing Company of Waterloo first opened for business.
On November 24, 1891, the Rath Packing Company of Waterloo first opened for business.