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This Is The Most Iowa Sound You’ll Ever Hear, And We Can’t Stop Listening To It

by Raymond Goldfield
on Apr 19
A spacious indoor shopping area with storefronts, decorative lamps, and a vintage carriage.
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Few People Know The Real Story Behind Muscatine, Iowa Becoming The Pearl Button Capital Of The World

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jan 24
Exterior of the Muscatine History and Industry Center, featuring a green awning and large windows displaying a gift shop.
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Most People Didn’t Know That Sour Cream Raisin Pie Was Invented Right Here In Iowa

by Raymond Goldfield
on Dec 12
A bakery storefront with a stone facade, featuring a sign for "Aunt's Bake Shop" and various baked goods listed.
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Most People Don’t Know That Buffalo Bill Cody’s Homestead Is Found Right Here In Iowa

by Raymond Goldfield
on Dec 7
A two-story house with a stone exterior and white siding, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.
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One Of The Oldest Buildings In Iowa Pre-dates The Civil War And Is Now Part Of A Historical Park

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jul 20
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by greenery and trees in a peaceful outdoor setting.

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The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Iowa Small Town On The Map

Turin, Iowa, known for its beautiful prairie landscape and the historic discovery of the Turin Man, offers a glimpse into ancient human history.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Aug 12
A metal building with a sloped roof, featuring holiday decorations and a sign for a historical museum.
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Few People Know Iowa Was Home To The First Public University To Admit Women In America

Iowa's public universities, particularly the University of Iowa, played a pivotal role in advancing women's rights to equal education.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Aug 13
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The Geometric Earthwork In Iowa That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day

Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark in Iowa offers a glimpse into ancient Native American earthwork and burial mounds.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Mar 18
Sign for Toolesboro Mounds, a National Historic Landmark, with grassy mounds and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
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Few People Know About The Missing Bank Robbery Loot Hiding Somewhere In Rural Iowa

Bonnie and Clyde's infamous crime spree included a bank robbery in Iowa, where their stolen loot remains missing.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Mar 6
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There Are 3 Must-See Historic Landmarks In The Charming Town Of Elkader, Iowa

Discover three historic landmarks in Elkader, Iowa, a small town with a rich history and numerous sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

by Chris Muras
on Jan 31
A two-story brick house with green shutters, a front porch, and a landscaped yard surrounded by trees.
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Travelers Used To Flock to This Tiny Iowa Town for Its Healing Mineral Waters

Colfax is one of many small towns in Iowa with a unique past—it was one of the Hawkeye State's top destinations in the late 1800s.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jan 20
A brick monument sign welcoming visitors to Colfax and Mineral Springs Park stands in the snow, flanked by a historic gazebo and a white park building on a winter day.
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The Civil War’s Oldest Soldier, A Direct Descendent Of Pocahontas, Is Buried In Rural Iowa

Curtis King, an 80-year-old farmer from Iowa, served in the Civil War as part of the unique "Graybeard Regiment."

by Cristy Carr
on Dec 9
A brown historical marker sign stands beside a road, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
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In 1978, Iowa Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild

by Kim Magaraci
on Nov 21
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Few People Know The Infamous Robert Hansen Had A Chilling History In Iowa As Well

by Raymond Goldfield
on Oct 25
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Most People Have No Idea This Underwater City in Iowa Even Exists

Lake Red Rock in Iowa, the state's largest lake, covers six submerged towns and offers various outdoor activities.

by Rachel Morey Flynn
on Jul 24
A serene lake at sunset, with calm waters reflecting shades of blue and pink, framed by a rocky shoreline.
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This Bridge To Nowhere In The Middle Of The Iowa Woods Will Capture Your Imagination

The Kate Shelley High Bridge in Boone County, Iowa, is a historic railroad bridge named after a local heroine and now serves as a tourist attraction.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Apr 11
Rusty railway trestle bridge spans a green landscape under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
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History Left An Unfortunate Mark At This One Notable Spot In Iowa, Red Rock Line

The Red Rock Line in Iowa, established in 1842, divided Native American lands from pioneer settlers and is commemorated by several monuments.

by Cristy Carr
on Feb 8
Wooden signpost reading "Indian Territory" with trees and a clear sky in the background.
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6 Historical Events In Iowa That Prove That Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction

Iowa's history is filled with bizarre and unbelievable events that rival fiction.

by Cristy Carr
on Dec 30
A bright white meteor leaves a trailing streak of light across the deep blue night sky above silhouetted tree branches.
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Few People Realize That A Civil War Battle Was Fought In Iowa… By Accident

Visit Croton, Iowa, to see the site of the northernmost Civil War battle west of the Mississippi.

by Cristy Carr
on Jan 26
Sign marking Croton, Iowa, as the northernmost point of a Civil War battle, dated August 5, 1861.
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You Won’t Even Recognize Iowa When You Watch This Historical Footage From The 1800s

Historic footage reveals the transformation of Iowa and the construction of the Iowa State Capitol.

by Daniella DiRienzo
on Jan 24
Historic building under construction, featuring scaffolding and a partially completed facade, with trees in the foreground.
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Not Many People Know The Unique Story Of This Lost Iowa County

by Cristy Carr
on Jan 3
A vintage map showing various counties, labeled with names and colored in pastel shades.
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Visit These Fascinating Effigy Mounds In Iowa For An Adventure Into The Past

Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa preserves over 200 prehistoric mounds, including 31 shaped like birds and bears, built by Woodland cultures for ceremonial purposes.

by Matthew Caracciolo
on Dec 27
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The Oldest Building In Iowa Was Built All The Way Back In 1827

The Louis Arriandeaux Log House, built in 1827, is the oldest building in Iowa and can be visited at the Mathias Ham Historic Site in Dubuque.

by Cristy Carr
on Nov 12
A rustic log cabin with a wooden exterior, featuring two windows and a stone foundation, surrounded by trees.
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It’s Impossible To Forget These 10 Horrific Winter Storms That Have Gone Down In Iowa History

Iowa has experienced several historic and extreme winter storms that have left lasting impacts.

by Rachel Morey Flynn
on Oct 14
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Here Are 10 Of The Weirdest Laws Ever Passed In Iowa

Iowa has many outdated and bizarre laws that are unlikely to be enforced today.

by Michaela Kendall
on Feb 2
A girl sits next to a yellow fire hydrant wearing a hat and scarf, engaged in a conversation.