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Do you know how the Sullivan family of Waterloo sacrificed all during World War II?
On November 13, 1942, the five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo all died while serving together on the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
On November 13, 1942, the five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo all died while serving together on the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Do you know how the Sullivan family of Waterloo sacrificed all during World War II?
On November 13, 1942, the five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo all died while serving together on the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
On November 13, 1942, the five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo all died while serving together on the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Do you know the tragic story of actress Jean Seberg?
On November 13, 1938, actress Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown. An icon of the French New Wave, known for her role in “Breathless,” Seberg died at the age of 40, cutting her promising career short.
On November 13, 1938, actress Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown. An icon of the French New Wave, known for her role in “Breathless,” Seberg died at the age of 40, cutting her promising career short.
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Do you know the tragic story of actress Jean Seberg?
On November 13, 1938, actress Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown. An icon of the French New Wave, known for her role in “Breathless,” Seberg died at the age of 40, cutting her promising career short.
On November 13, 1938, actress Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown. An icon of the French New Wave, known for her role in “Breathless,” Seberg died at the age of 40, cutting her promising career short.
📍Yellow Banks Park - Pleasant Hill, Iowa
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
📍Yellow Banks Park - Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Does B-Bops serve up the best fast food burger in Iowa history?
On November 12, 1988, the first help-wanted ad for the original “B-Bops” on East Euclid appeared in a Des Moines newspaper.
On November 12, 1988, the first help-wanted ad for the original “B-Bops” on East Euclid appeared in a Des Moines newspaper.
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Does B-Bops serve up the best fast food burger in Iowa history?
On November 12, 1988, the first help-wanted ad for the original “B-Bops” on East Euclid appeared in a Des Moines newspaper.
On November 12, 1988, the first help-wanted ad for the original “B-Bops” on East Euclid appeared in a Des Moines newspaper.
Do you know the tragic story of Johnny Gosch?
On November 12, 1969, Johnny Gosch was born in Des Moines. In 1982, 12-year-old Johnny disappeared in an apparent kidnapping while delivering the Des Moines Register.
On November 12, 1969, Johnny Gosch was born in Des Moines. In 1982, 12-year-old Johnny disappeared in an apparent kidnapping while delivering the Des Moines Register.
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Do you know the tragic story of Johnny Gosch?
On November 12, 1969, Johnny Gosch was born in Des Moines. In 1982, 12-year-old Johnny disappeared in an apparent kidnapping while delivering the Des Moines Register.
On November 12, 1969, Johnny Gosch was born in Des Moines. In 1982, 12-year-old Johnny disappeared in an apparent kidnapping while delivering the Des Moines Register.
Do you remember the late-season tornado outbreak of 2005?
On November 12, 2005, an exceptionally rare late-season tornado outbreak occurred across the state.
On November 12, 2005, an exceptionally rare late-season tornado outbreak occurred across the state.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Do you remember the late-season tornado outbreak of 2005?
On November 12, 2005, an exceptionally rare late-season tornado outbreak occurred across the state.
On November 12, 2005, an exceptionally rare late-season tornado outbreak occurred across the state.
Do you remember when Dowling star Caitlin Clark picked Iowa?
On November 12, 2019, Dowling High School women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark committed to Iowa.
On November 12, 2019, Dowling High School women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark committed to Iowa.
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Do you remember when Dowling star Caitlin Clark picked Iowa?
On November 12, 2019, Dowling High School women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark committed to Iowa.
On November 12, 2019, Dowling High School women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark committed to Iowa.
Sounds like we are in agreement on that. Two of my slides (I also plan to build a fort out of Lauck edited collections during my allotted time):
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sounds like we are in agreement on that. Two of my slides (I also plan to build a fort out of Lauck edited collections during my allotted time):
Have you heard of the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard that forever changed Iowa agriculture?
On November 11, 1940, the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard rocked the upper Midwest.
On November 11, 1940, the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard rocked the upper Midwest.
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Have you heard of the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard that forever changed Iowa agriculture?
On November 11, 1940, the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard rocked the upper Midwest.
On November 11, 1940, the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard rocked the upper Midwest.
Do you remember Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge?
On November 11, 1973, legendary Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge was born. The first player in Big 10 history to lead the league in scoring and assists during the same season, Woolridge left an enduring legacy for the Hawks on the hardwood.
On November 11, 1973, legendary Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge was born. The first player in Big 10 history to lead the league in scoring and assists during the same season, Woolridge left an enduring legacy for the Hawks on the hardwood.
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Do you remember Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge?
On November 11, 1973, legendary Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge was born. The first player in Big 10 history to lead the league in scoring and assists during the same season, Woolridge left an enduring legacy for the Hawks on the hardwood.
On November 11, 1973, legendary Hawkeye hooper Andre Woolridge was born. The first player in Big 10 history to lead the league in scoring and assists during the same season, Woolridge left an enduring legacy for the Hawks on the hardwood.
Have you heard of football legend Eddie Anderson?
On November 11, 1900, legendary football player and coach Eddie Anderson was born in Oskaloosa. A standout at Mason City High School, Anderson went on to star as a first-team All-American at Notre Dame before going on to coach the Hawkeyes.
On November 11, 1900, legendary football player and coach Eddie Anderson was born in Oskaloosa. A standout at Mason City High School, Anderson went on to star as a first-team All-American at Notre Dame before going on to coach the Hawkeyes.
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Have you heard of football legend Eddie Anderson?
On November 11, 1900, legendary football player and coach Eddie Anderson was born in Oskaloosa. A standout at Mason City High School, Anderson went on to star as a first-team All-American at Notre Dame before going on to coach the Hawkeyes.
On November 11, 1900, legendary football player and coach Eddie Anderson was born in Oskaloosa. A standout at Mason City High School, Anderson went on to star as a first-team All-American at Notre Dame before going on to coach the Hawkeyes.
Do you know about Hull Western Christian’s volleyball dynasty?
On November 11, 1989, Hull Western Christian claimed the first of nineteen state championships in volleyball.
On November 11, 1989, Hull Western Christian claimed the first of nineteen state championships in volleyball.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Do you know about Hull Western Christian’s volleyball dynasty?
On November 11, 1989, Hull Western Christian claimed the first of nineteen state championships in volleyball.
On November 11, 1989, Hull Western Christian claimed the first of nineteen state championships in volleyball.
Can one of the biggest games in Cyclone football history actually be a tie?
On November 11, 1972, down 23-17, Iowa State QB George Amundson found Willie Jones for a touchdown. The crowd rushed the field before the extra point, and when kicker Tom Goedjen missed, the game ended in a 23-23 tie.
On November 11, 1972, down 23-17, Iowa State QB George Amundson found Willie Jones for a touchdown. The crowd rushed the field before the extra point, and when kicker Tom Goedjen missed, the game ended in a 23-23 tie.
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Can one of the biggest games in Cyclone football history actually be a tie?
On November 11, 1972, down 23-17, Iowa State QB George Amundson found Willie Jones for a touchdown. The crowd rushed the field before the extra point, and when kicker Tom Goedjen missed, the game ended in a 23-23 tie.
On November 11, 1972, down 23-17, Iowa State QB George Amundson found Willie Jones for a touchdown. The crowd rushed the field before the extra point, and when kicker Tom Goedjen missed, the game ended in a 23-23 tie.
Have you ever heard of Iowa abolitionist John Todd?
On November 10, 1818, Underground Railroad conductor, founder of the Iowa town of Tabor, and antislavery minister John Todd was born.
On November 10, 1818, Underground Railroad conductor, founder of the Iowa town of Tabor, and antislavery minister John Todd was born.
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Have you ever heard of Iowa abolitionist John Todd?
On November 10, 1818, Underground Railroad conductor, founder of the Iowa town of Tabor, and antislavery minister John Todd was born.
On November 10, 1818, Underground Railroad conductor, founder of the Iowa town of Tabor, and antislavery minister John Todd was born.
Do you remember Baby Grace from Little House on the Prairie?
On November 10, 1941, Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow, the youngest sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who “Little House” readers will recognize as “Baby Grace,” passed away.
On November 10, 1941, Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow, the youngest sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who “Little House” readers will recognize as “Baby Grace,” passed away.
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Do you remember Baby Grace from Little House on the Prairie?
On November 10, 1941, Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow, the youngest sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who “Little House” readers will recognize as “Baby Grace,” passed away.
On November 10, 1941, Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow, the youngest sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who “Little House” readers will recognize as “Baby Grace,” passed away.
Do you remember reading John Karras in the Register or riding with him on RAGBRAI?
On November 10, 2021, RAGBRAI co-founder and Des Moines Register feature writer John Karras passed away.
On November 10, 2021, RAGBRAI co-founder and Des Moines Register feature writer John Karras passed away.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Do you remember reading John Karras in the Register or riding with him on RAGBRAI?
On November 10, 2021, RAGBRAI co-founder and Des Moines Register feature writer John Karras passed away.
On November 10, 2021, RAGBRAI co-founder and Des Moines Register feature writer John Karras passed away.
📍Viking Lake State Park - Stanton, Iowa
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
📍Viking Lake State Park - Stanton, Iowa
Do you know Floyd of Rosedale’s origin story?
On November 9, 1935, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring sent Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson a prize hog dubbed “Floyd of Rosedale” to settle a bet.
On November 9, 1935, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring sent Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson a prize hog dubbed “Floyd of Rosedale” to settle a bet.
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Do you know Floyd of Rosedale’s origin story?
On November 9, 1935, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring sent Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson a prize hog dubbed “Floyd of Rosedale” to settle a bet.
On November 9, 1935, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring sent Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson a prize hog dubbed “Floyd of Rosedale” to settle a bet.
Did you know Red Oak, Iowa, sacrificed more than any other town in America during World War II?
On November 9, 1944, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched to honor the sacrifice made by the small Iowa community. During World War II, the town suffered the highest casualty rate per capita.
On November 9, 1944, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched to honor the sacrifice made by the small Iowa community. During World War II, the town suffered the highest casualty rate per capita.
November 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Did you know Red Oak, Iowa, sacrificed more than any other town in America during World War II?
On November 9, 1944, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched to honor the sacrifice made by the small Iowa community. During World War II, the town suffered the highest casualty rate per capita.
On November 9, 1944, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched to honor the sacrifice made by the small Iowa community. During World War II, the town suffered the highest casualty rate per capita.
Did you know Fred Jackson dominated on Iowa fields before finding his way onto the NFL gridiron?
On November 9, 2002, Fred Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown in a Coe College win over Luther on his way to an MVP season in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
On November 9, 2002, Fred Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown in a Coe College win over Luther on his way to an MVP season in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Did you know Fred Jackson dominated on Iowa fields before finding his way onto the NFL gridiron?
On November 9, 2002, Fred Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown in a Coe College win over Luther on his way to an MVP season in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
On November 9, 2002, Fred Jackson returned a punt for a touchdown in a Coe College win over Luther on his way to an MVP season in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
📍Veterans Memorial Building - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
📍Veterans Memorial Building - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Did you know football legend Marv Levy spent his playing days at Coe College?
On November 8, 1948, Marv Levy debuted at fullback for the Coe College Kohawks. Long before his days leading the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, Levy started at Coe.
On November 8, 1948, Marv Levy debuted at fullback for the Coe College Kohawks. Long before his days leading the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, Levy started at Coe.
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Did you know football legend Marv Levy spent his playing days at Coe College?
On November 8, 1948, Marv Levy debuted at fullback for the Coe College Kohawks. Long before his days leading the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, Levy started at Coe.
On November 8, 1948, Marv Levy debuted at fullback for the Coe College Kohawks. Long before his days leading the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, Levy started at Coe.
Do you know about George Taylor’s run for President?
On November 8, 1904, voters headed to the polls to cast their votes with a new choice: George Taylor of Oskaloosa, Iowa, stood as the first African American man to run for President of the United States.
On November 8, 1904, voters headed to the polls to cast their votes with a new choice: George Taylor of Oskaloosa, Iowa, stood as the first African American man to run for President of the United States.
November 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Do you know about George Taylor’s run for President?
On November 8, 1904, voters headed to the polls to cast their votes with a new choice: George Taylor of Oskaloosa, Iowa, stood as the first African American man to run for President of the United States.
On November 8, 1904, voters headed to the polls to cast their votes with a new choice: George Taylor of Oskaloosa, Iowa, stood as the first African American man to run for President of the United States.
Did you ever have an Amana refrigerator or Radarange?
On November 8, 1908, the founder of Amana Refrigeration Inc., George Christian Foerstner, was born. A leader in commercial and household refrigeration, Foerstner’s Amana grew to signify one of Iowa’s most iconic brands.
On November 8, 1908, the founder of Amana Refrigeration Inc., George Christian Foerstner, was born. A leader in commercial and household refrigeration, Foerstner’s Amana grew to signify one of Iowa’s most iconic brands.
November 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Did you ever have an Amana refrigerator or Radarange?
On November 8, 1908, the founder of Amana Refrigeration Inc., George Christian Foerstner, was born. A leader in commercial and household refrigeration, Foerstner’s Amana grew to signify one of Iowa’s most iconic brands.
On November 8, 1908, the founder of Amana Refrigeration Inc., George Christian Foerstner, was born. A leader in commercial and household refrigeration, Foerstner’s Amana grew to signify one of Iowa’s most iconic brands.