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Pikes Peak State Park - Notes on Iowa State Park Series, Episode 34
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January 15, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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Roland Rocket Topples Wilt the Stilt: Iowa Time Machine January 14, 1957
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 14, 1957, Gary “The Roland Rocket” Thompson and the Iowa State Cyclones went toe-to-toe with Wilt Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks. The Cyclones won 39-37 in front o...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Vern Den Herder Wins Super Bowl: Iowa Time Machine January 14, 1973
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 14, 1973, Vern Den Herder helped the Miami Dolphins close out the only perfect season in NFL history with a Super Bowl victory. A standout basketball and football playe...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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America's Longest Serving Governor: Iowa Time Machine January 14, 1983
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 14, 1983, Terry Branstad took office as Governor of Iowa. By the time Branstad retired from office for the second time, his 22 years, 4 months, and 13 days in office ma...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Waterloo Black Hawks: Iowa Time Machine January 14, 1995
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 14, 1995, the puck dropped for the first Waterloo Black Hawks game at Young Arena in Waterloo. 3,250 fans packed in to celebrate a new chapter in Waterloo hockey as the...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Cyclones Rock Jayhawks: Iowa Time Machine January 13, 1988
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 13, 1988, Johnny Orr’s no. 14 Iowa State took down no. 16 Kansas at a raucous Hilton Coliseum. A balanced ISU attack featuring Jeff Grayer overcame a 32-point performan...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Kum & Go's Founder: Iowa Time Machine January 13, 1935
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 13, 1935, William A. Krause was born. Co-founder of popular Iowa convenience store chain Kum & Go, Gentle created one of Iowa’s most recognizable brands while helping t...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Hawkeye Norm Parker: Iowa Time Machine January 13, 2014
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 13, 2014, Iowa Defensive Coordinator Norm Parker passed away. The man behind the hard-nosed Hawkeye defenses from 1999 to 2011, Parker left a legacy as one of the most ...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Iowa Field House: Iowa Time Machine January 13, 1927
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 13, 1927, the University of Iowa officially dedicated the Iowa Field House. Holding up to 13,365 at its peak, the area once served as the home of Hawkeye athletics.Cons...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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The Sinking of the SS Iowa: Iowa Time Machine January 12, 1936
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 12, 1936, the freighter SS Iowa crashed at Peacock Spit near Cape Disappointment in the Columbia River of Washington state, sinking and taking the lives of all 36 peopl...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Winter's Worst: Iowa Time Machine January 12, 1888
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 12, two important pieces of Iowa weather history occurred. In 1888, the “Children’s Blizzard” claimed the lives of at least 235 across the Midwest. In 1912, the town of...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Dog Saves Owner in Blizzard: Iowa Time Machine January 12, 1888
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 12, 1888, a faithful dog saved Gerritt Draayom of Hospers during a blizzard. Draayom, a native of the Netherlands, immigrated to America shortly after turning 18. After...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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