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Birth of B-Bops: Iowa Time Machine November 12, 1988
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 12, 1988, the first help-wanted ad for the original “B-Bops” on East Euclid appeared in a Des Moines newspaper. Voted best burger in Des Moines for more than two strai...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Remembering Johnny Gosch: Iowa Time Machine November 12, 1969
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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. Still an uns...
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Late-Season Tornadoes: Iowa Time Machine November 12, 2005
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 12, 2005, an exceptionally rare late-season tornado outbreak occurred across the state. With over 12 confirmed tornadoes in Iowa alone, the storm saw tornadoes touch d...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Caitlin Clark Picks Iowa: Iowa Time Machine November 12, 2019
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 12, 2019, Dowling High School women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark committed to Iowa. One of the greatest athletes in Iowa history, Clark created a truly remarkab...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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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):
Can’t wait for your book! Looking forward to getting you on @heartlandhistory.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Can’t wait for your book! Looking forward to getting you on @heartlandhistory.bsky.social
From what I understand, it seems intended to complement rather than compete with MHA’s work, maybe as a smaller-scale conversation starter rather than a traditional conference. Ideally, it’ll help broaden interest in the field.
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
From what I understand, it seems intended to complement rather than compete with MHA’s work, maybe as a smaller-scale conversation starter rather than a traditional conference. Ideally, it’ll help broaden interest in the field.
That’s a fair set of questions. Transparency matters, especially when public funding is involved.
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
That’s a fair set of questions. Transparency matters, especially when public funding is involved.
I may be wrong, but isn’t one of the stated goals of the MHA to promote greater academic discourse relating to Midwestern history? Shouldn’t more conferences and gatherings beyond the organization’s own be a good thing and a natural outgrowth of a developing field?
I do agree about the barns.
I do agree about the barns.
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I may be wrong, but isn’t one of the stated goals of the MHA to promote greater academic discourse relating to Midwestern history? Shouldn’t more conferences and gatherings beyond the organization’s own be a good thing and a natural outgrowth of a developing field?
I do agree about the barns.
I do agree about the barns.
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Armistice Day Blizzard: Iowa Time Machine November 11, 1940
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 11, 1940, the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard rocked the upper Midwest. Snowfall totals in excess of 2’ created up to 20’ deep drifts as winds ripped between 50 and 80...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Hawkeye Andre Woolridge: Iowa Time Machine November 11, 1973
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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, Woolr...
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Football Legend Eddie Anderson: Iowa Time Machine November 11, 1900
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: 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-...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Hull Western Christian Volleyball: Iowa Time Machine November 11, 1989
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 11, 1989, Hull Western Christian claimed the first of nineteen state championships in volleyball. A western Iowa powerhouse, the on-court success of the Wolfpack stand...
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Iowa State (Almost) Upsets Nebraska: Iowa Time Machine November 11, 1972
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 11, 1972, a muddy field in Ames, Iowa, became the stage for one of college football’s most remarkable moments. With only twenty-three seconds left and Nebraska leading...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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