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Iowa History Daily: April 18 - "Babe" Bisignano

Iowa History Daily: On April 18, 2005, legendary Des Moines restaurateur Alphonse “Babe” Bisignano passed away. Proprietor of Babe’s...

Iowa History Daily: April 18 - Faktor Flies in Doolittle Raid

Iowa History Daily: On April 18, 1942, Corporal Leland D. Faktor, Flight Engineer and Gunner from Plymouth, Iowa, bailed out of his B-25...

Iowa History Daily: April 17 - Surf's Up in Clear Lake

Iowa History Daily: On April 17, 1933, the Surf Ballroom officially opened and charged guests $1.00 for a chance to take a spin on the...

Iowa History Daily: April 17 - Hoiberg Hangs It Up

Iowa History Daily: On April 17, 2006, legendary Ames and Iowa State men’s basketball star Fred Hoiberg retired from professional...

Iowa History Daily: April 16 - Bonnie & Clyde Rob Stuart

Iowa History Daily: On April 16, 1934, the notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde held up the First National Bank of Stuart. The robbery...