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Author MacKinlay Kantor: Iowa Time Machine October 11, 1977

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 11, 1977, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor died. A notable journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and short-story author, Kantor received the Pulitzer Prize for Fic...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 16m

Did you know a guy from Webster City once won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction?

On October 11, 1977, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor died. A notable journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and short-story author, Kantor received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1956.

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📍Plymouth, Iowa

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 1d

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Sievers Kicks from 63: Iowa Time Machine October 10, 1997

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 10, 1997, Ankeny High School Kicker Todd Sievers hit a 63-yard field goal to set the state record. A state champion at Ankeny, Sievers went on to win a national champi...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know a kid from Ankeny set the state field goal record before kicking for an NCAA championship?

On October 10, 1997, Ankeny High School Kicker Todd Sievers hit a 63-yard field goal to set the state record.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 1d

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National Cattle Congress: Iowa Time Machine October 10, 1910

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 10, 1910, the first National Cattle Congress (then Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress) came together in Waterloo. The iconic agricultural annual fair and year-round event space...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 1d

Have you ever visited the National Cattle Congress?

On October 10, 1910, the first National Cattle Congress (then Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress) came together in Waterloo.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 1d

📍Ledges State Park - Boone, Iowa

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 2d

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Actor Brandon Routh: Iowa Time Machine October 9, 1979

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 9, 1979, actor Brandon Routh was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Raised in Norwalk, Routh went on to a successful acting career, including an iconic appearance as Superman i...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 2d

Do you have a favorite Iowa Superman?

On October 9, 1979, actor Brandon Routh was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Raised in Norwalk, Routh went on to a successful acting career, including an iconic appearance as Superman in the 2006 film “Superman Returns.”

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 2d

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Valley Junction: Iowa Time Machine October 9, 1893

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 9, 1893, the city of Valley Junction was incorporated. Today, the downtown heart of West Des Moines, Valley Junction, is formed around the switching facilities and repa...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 2d

Have you ever visited Valley Junction?

On October 9, 1893, the city of Valley Junction was incorporated. Today, the downtown heart of West Des Moines, Valley Junction, is formed around the switching facilities and repair shops at the meeting point of three lines on the railroad.

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📍Rush Lake - Laurens, Iowa

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

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Cyclone Jack Trice: Iowa Time Machine October 8, 1923

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 8, 1923, Iowa State University’s first African-American athlete, John G. (Jack) Trice, died of injuries sustained while playing football for the Cyclones against the U...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

Do you know about the triumph and tragedy of Jack Trice?

On October 8, 1923, Iowa State University’s first African-American athlete, John G. (Jack) Trice, died of injuries sustained while playing football for the Cyclones.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

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Drake Stadium: Iowa Time Machine October 8, 1904

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 8, 1904, Drake Stadium was dedicated in Des Moines. Originally named Haskins Field, the facility served as the forerunner to the later Drake Stadium, built in 1925 and...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

Have you ever had the chance to run on the ‘Big Blue Oval’ in Des Moines?

On October 8, 1904, Drake Stadium was dedicated in Des Moines.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

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Hawkeye Drew Tate: Iowa Time Machine October 8, 1984

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 8, 1984, Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate was born. Best known for his 56-yard game-winning touchdown to Warren Holloway to lift the Hawkeyes to a win over LSU in the 2005...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

Do you remember Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate?

On October 8, 1984, Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate was born. Tate is known for his 56-yard game-winning touchdown to Warren Holloway to lift the Hawkeyes to a win over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 3d

📍Volga River State Recreation Area - Fayette, Iowa

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Hawkeye Ironmen Upend Indiana: Iowa Time Machine October 7, 1939

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 7, 1939, Nile Kinnick threw three touchdown passes to Erv Prasse as the Hawkeye Ironmen came from behind to beat Indiana. One of the most memorable early-season victori...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 4d

What do you know about the Hawkeye Ironmen?

On October 7, 1939, Nile Kinnick threw three touchdown passes to Erv Prasse as the Hawkeye Ironmen came from behind to beat Indiana.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 4d

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No Heart of Fear Map: Iowa Time Machine October 7, 1837

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 7, 1837, Ioway (Báxoje) leaders Na’je Nine (Non-chi-ning-ga) and Ñiyu Mañi (Neo-Man-Ni) presented American officials with a map asserting claims over traditional land...

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 4d

Do you know anything about the Ioway?

On October 7, 1837, Ioway (Báxoje) leaders Na’je Nine (Non-chi-ning-ga) and Ñiyu Mañi (Neo-Man-Ni) presented American officials with a map asserting claims over traditional lands in Iowa.

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Notes on Iowa @notesoniowa.bsky.social · 4d

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Iowa's Constitution: Iowa Time Machine October 7, 1844

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 7, 1844, 72 delegates met at the Old Stone Capitol in Iowa City, Iowa Territory, for the purpose of framing a state constitution. Responsible for establishing the laws...

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