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Exploring the Heart of the Heartland
Do you know about the namesake of of Dolliver Memorial State Park near Fort Dodge?
On February 6, 1858, John P. Dolliver was born. A man who utilized legendary oratorical skills to wow audiences, Dolliver went from Fort Dodge attorney to member of both houses of the United States Congress.
On February 6, 1858, John P. Dolliver was born. A man who utilized legendary oratorical skills to wow audiences, Dolliver went from Fort Dodge attorney to member of both houses of the United States Congress.
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Do you know about the namesake of of Dolliver Memorial State Park near Fort Dodge?
On February 6, 1858, John P. Dolliver was born. A man who utilized legendary oratorical skills to wow audiences, Dolliver went from Fort Dodge attorney to member of both houses of the United States Congress.
On February 6, 1858, John P. Dolliver was born. A man who utilized legendary oratorical skills to wow audiences, Dolliver went from Fort Dodge attorney to member of both houses of the United States Congress.
Did you know Salvador Dali once visited the Cedar Valley?
On February 6, 1952, Salvador Dali, the waxed-mustached master of melting clocks and dreamlike impossibilities, spoke at the Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls.
On February 6, 1952, Salvador Dali, the waxed-mustached master of melting clocks and dreamlike impossibilities, spoke at the Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls.
February 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Did you know Salvador Dali once visited the Cedar Valley?
On February 6, 1952, Salvador Dali, the waxed-mustached master of melting clocks and dreamlike impossibilities, spoke at the Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls.
On February 6, 1952, Salvador Dali, the waxed-mustached master of melting clocks and dreamlike impossibilities, spoke at the Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls.
Where’s your favorite spot in Iowa to grab a donut?
On February 6, 1929, the Trausch Baking Company unveiled Iowa's first donut-making machine, bringing industrial-scale sweetness to the Mississippi River city.
On February 6, 1929, the Trausch Baking Company unveiled Iowa's first donut-making machine, bringing industrial-scale sweetness to the Mississippi River city.
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Where’s your favorite spot in Iowa to grab a donut?
On February 6, 1929, the Trausch Baking Company unveiled Iowa's first donut-making machine, bringing industrial-scale sweetness to the Mississippi River city.
On February 6, 1929, the Trausch Baking Company unveiled Iowa's first donut-making machine, bringing industrial-scale sweetness to the Mississippi River city.
Do you know about the Iowan who traded courtroom battles for real ones during the Civil War?
On February 6, 1830, Marcellus Crocker was born. He was famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
On February 6, 1830, Marcellus Crocker was born. He was famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Do you know about the Iowan who traded courtroom battles for real ones during the Civil War?
On February 6, 1830, Marcellus Crocker was born. He was famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
On February 6, 1830, Marcellus Crocker was born. He was famed as “Grant’s Hammer in the West” and for his highly disciplined regiment known as “Crocker’s Greyhounds.”
Do you remember Hawkeye Todd Berkenpas?
On February 6, 1981, Todd Berkenpas broke the career scoring record for Iowa high school boys basketball. An all-time great at Mapleton Maple Valley, Berkenpas went on to a successful career playing for Lute Olson’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
On February 6, 1981, Todd Berkenpas broke the career scoring record for Iowa high school boys basketball. An all-time great at Mapleton Maple Valley, Berkenpas went on to a successful career playing for Lute Olson’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
February 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Do you remember Hawkeye Todd Berkenpas?
On February 6, 1981, Todd Berkenpas broke the career scoring record for Iowa high school boys basketball. An all-time great at Mapleton Maple Valley, Berkenpas went on to a successful career playing for Lute Olson’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
On February 6, 1981, Todd Berkenpas broke the career scoring record for Iowa high school boys basketball. An all-time great at Mapleton Maple Valley, Berkenpas went on to a successful career playing for Lute Olson’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
📍UNI Dome
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
📍UNI Dome
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Grateful Dead Rock Dome
February 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Grateful Dead Rock Dome
Birth of Cy-Hawk Hoops 🏀
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Birth of Cy-Hawk Hoops 🏀
Do you know the history of Mahaska County?
On February 5, 1844, Iowa’s Territorial Legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of Mahaska County.
On February 5, 1844, Iowa’s Territorial Legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of Mahaska County.
February 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Do you know the history of Mahaska County?
On February 5, 1844, Iowa’s Territorial Legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of Mahaska County.
On February 5, 1844, Iowa’s Territorial Legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of Mahaska County.
Do you remember West Hancock’s legendary football coach Bob Sanger?
On February 5, 2020, legendary Britt West Hancock football coach Bob Sanger passed away. Over 52 years, Sanger led the Eagles to 358 wins, seven state title appearances, and three state championships.
On February 5, 2020, legendary Britt West Hancock football coach Bob Sanger passed away. Over 52 years, Sanger led the Eagles to 358 wins, seven state title appearances, and three state championships.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Do you remember West Hancock’s legendary football coach Bob Sanger?
On February 5, 2020, legendary Britt West Hancock football coach Bob Sanger passed away. Over 52 years, Sanger led the Eagles to 358 wins, seven state title appearances, and three state championships.
On February 5, 2020, legendary Britt West Hancock football coach Bob Sanger passed away. Over 52 years, Sanger led the Eagles to 358 wins, seven state title appearances, and three state championships.
What’s your favorite Cy-Hawk basketball memory?
On February 5, 1909, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes traveled west to Ames to meet the Iowa State Cyclones on the hardwood for the first men’s basketball game between the two rival schools.
On February 5, 1909, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes traveled west to Ames to meet the Iowa State Cyclones on the hardwood for the first men’s basketball game between the two rival schools.
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
What’s your favorite Cy-Hawk basketball memory?
On February 5, 1909, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes traveled west to Ames to meet the Iowa State Cyclones on the hardwood for the first men’s basketball game between the two rival schools.
On February 5, 1909, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes traveled west to Ames to meet the Iowa State Cyclones on the hardwood for the first men’s basketball game between the two rival schools.
📍Danish Windmill
Elk Horn, Iowa
Elk Horn, Iowa
February 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
📍Danish Windmill
Elk Horn, Iowa
Elk Horn, Iowa
Caitlin Clark Drops 60
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Caitlin Clark Drops 60
Elk Horn’s Windmill
February 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Elk Horn’s Windmill
Do you remember when Caitlin Clark dropped 60 points on Mason City?
On February 4, 2019, Dowling High School Junior Caitlin Clark came within a point of the Iowa Girls Basketball 5-on-5 scoring record by putting in 60 against Mason City.
On February 4, 2019, Dowling High School Junior Caitlin Clark came within a point of the Iowa Girls Basketball 5-on-5 scoring record by putting in 60 against Mason City.
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Do you remember when Caitlin Clark dropped 60 points on Mason City?
On February 4, 2019, Dowling High School Junior Caitlin Clark came within a point of the Iowa Girls Basketball 5-on-5 scoring record by putting in 60 against Mason City.
On February 4, 2019, Dowling High School Junior Caitlin Clark came within a point of the Iowa Girls Basketball 5-on-5 scoring record by putting in 60 against Mason City.
Have you ever visited the Danish windmill in Elk Horn?
On February 4, 1976, the only working Danish Windmill in the United States arrived in Elk Horn. The 60’ Windmill celebrates Elk Horn and Kimballton as the largest Danish settlement in the United States.
On February 4, 1976, the only working Danish Windmill in the United States arrived in Elk Horn. The 60’ Windmill celebrates Elk Horn and Kimballton as the largest Danish settlement in the United States.
February 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Have you ever visited the Danish windmill in Elk Horn?
On February 4, 1976, the only working Danish Windmill in the United States arrived in Elk Horn. The 60’ Windmill celebrates Elk Horn and Kimballton as the largest Danish settlement in the United States.
On February 4, 1976, the only working Danish Windmill in the United States arrived in Elk Horn. The 60’ Windmill celebrates Elk Horn and Kimballton as the largest Danish settlement in the United States.
Have you ever read anything by Pulitzer Prize winning Iowa author MacKinlay Kantor?
On February 4, 1904, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor was born.
On February 4, 1904, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor was born.
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Have you ever read anything by Pulitzer Prize winning Iowa author MacKinlay Kantor?
On February 4, 1904, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor was born.
On February 4, 1904, far-famed Iowa writer MacKinlay Kantor was born.
Do you remember standout Cyclone Keith Krepfle?
On February 4, 1952, Iowa State Cyclone and NFL football player Keith Krepfle was born in Dubuque. After starring at Iowa State, Krepfle gained distinction by catching the first touchdown pass in Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl history.
On February 4, 1952, Iowa State Cyclone and NFL football player Keith Krepfle was born in Dubuque. After starring at Iowa State, Krepfle gained distinction by catching the first touchdown pass in Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl history.
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Do you remember standout Cyclone Keith Krepfle?
On February 4, 1952, Iowa State Cyclone and NFL football player Keith Krepfle was born in Dubuque. After starring at Iowa State, Krepfle gained distinction by catching the first touchdown pass in Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl history.
On February 4, 1952, Iowa State Cyclone and NFL football player Keith Krepfle was born in Dubuque. After starring at Iowa State, Krepfle gained distinction by catching the first touchdown pass in Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl history.
📍Boneyard Hollow
Dolliver State Park
Dolliver State Park
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
📍Boneyard Hollow
Dolliver State Park
Dolliver State Park
📍Boneyard Hollow
Dolliver State Park
Dolliver State Park
February 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM
📍Boneyard Hollow
Dolliver State Park
Dolliver State Park
Iowan Invents Trampoline
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Iowan Invents Trampoline
America’s Drummer
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
America’s Drummer
Did you know an Iowan invented the trampoline?
On February 3, 1914, American gymnast and inventor of the trampoline George Nissen was born in Blairstown, Iowa.
On February 3, 1914, American gymnast and inventor of the trampoline George Nissen was born in Blairstown, Iowa.
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Did you know an Iowan invented the trampoline?
On February 3, 1914, American gymnast and inventor of the trampoline George Nissen was born in Blairstown, Iowa.
On February 3, 1914, American gymnast and inventor of the trampoline George Nissen was born in Blairstown, Iowa.
Do you know the history of universal suffrage in Iowa?
On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment officially became law in the United States, codifying a 1868 referendum passed in Iowa that granted suffrage to all male citizens of the state, regardless of race.
On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment officially became law in the United States, codifying a 1868 referendum passed in Iowa that granted suffrage to all male citizens of the state, regardless of race.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Do you know the history of universal suffrage in Iowa?
On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment officially became law in the United States, codifying a 1868 referendum passed in Iowa that granted suffrage to all male citizens of the state, regardless of race.
On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment officially became law in the United States, codifying a 1868 referendum passed in Iowa that granted suffrage to all male citizens of the state, regardless of race.
Do you remember Waterloo’s “Fighting Sullivans”?
On February 3, 1944, “The Fighting Sullivans” debuted in theaters. The biographical war film retells the lives of five Irish-American Sullivan brothers who served together in the United States Navy during World War II.
On February 3, 1944, “The Fighting Sullivans” debuted in theaters. The biographical war film retells the lives of five Irish-American Sullivan brothers who served together in the United States Navy during World War II.
February 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Do you remember Waterloo’s “Fighting Sullivans”?
On February 3, 1944, “The Fighting Sullivans” debuted in theaters. The biographical war film retells the lives of five Irish-American Sullivan brothers who served together in the United States Navy during World War II.
On February 3, 1944, “The Fighting Sullivans” debuted in theaters. The biographical war film retells the lives of five Irish-American Sullivan brothers who served together in the United States Navy during World War II.