Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 24, 1924, singer and actress Ruth Kobart was born in Des Moines. Over a multifaceted career Kobart wowed...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 24, 1993, music superstars Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Charlie Daniels, Ringo...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 23, 1964, Anderson Erickson offered samples of a new party dip at the Carlisle Super-Valu store. An Iowa...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 23, 1887, George the Chili King Sr. was born. Originator of one of Iowa’s most iconic restaurants, George...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 23, 1932, internationally renowned fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick (Halston) was born in Des Moines,...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 22, 1951, legendary Iowa 6-on-6 basketball star Denise Long was born. The first woman ever drafted into the...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 22, 1887, literary legend James Norman Hall was born in Colfax. Hall's journey from small-town Iowa to...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 22, 1856, the citizens of Iowa cheered as they watched a three-steam engine locomotive pull eight passenger...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 21, 1989, the Academy Award-nominated film  “Field of Dreams” was released in theaters. Starring Kevin...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 21, 1938, notable journalist Dean Borg was born in Forest City. Known for his long run as the host of ‘Iowa...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 21, 1855, Waterloo made history in Black Hawk County as the town triumphed over Cedar Falls in a heated...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 20, 1933, crews worked to dismantle the Forest City Flax Palace. The 158’ x 138’ 1890 building ,...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 20, 1989, 47 crewmen died aboard the USS Iowa when a turret exploded during a routine gunnery exercise. A...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 19, 1968, Johnny Cash took the stage at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids for two big shows. The...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 19, 1832, Nathan Boone arrived at the mouth of the Upper Iowa River to begin the survey of the Neutral...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 19, 1993, a plane carrying South Dakota Governor George Mickelson and seven others crashed into an Iowa...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 18, 2005, legendary Des Moines restaurateur Alphonse “Babe” Bisignano passed away. As the proprietor of...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  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: On April 17, 1962, three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead was born in Iowa City, Iowa. A four-time Olympic...

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

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 16, 1934, the notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde held up the First National Bank of Stuart. The...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 16, 1966, Private First Class Galen Grethen of Emmetsburg, Iowa, died attempting to treat the wounds of a...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 16, 1940, Bob “The Heater from Van Meter” Feller threw a no-hitter on Opening Day. A 1962 Baseball Hall of...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 15, 1933, Olympian George Saling of Corydon died after a car crash. A standout Hawkeye hurdler, Saling...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for 75,000 volunteers from the states...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 14, 1967, the Argus-Leader announced a pivotal moment in Iowa sports history: Larry “Bub” Korver’s decision...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 14, 1886, at least nineteen tornadoes ripped through Iowa. A massive F4 tornado touched down near Griswold...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 14, 1978, Decorah’s Lon Olejniczak captured the first of 28 wins in a record-setting season on the mound...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On April 13, 1904, eager Iowans taking to the state's dirt roads necessitated the creation of the Iowa Highway...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 13, 1957, Saturday Night Live cast member Gary Kroeger was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa. A writer and actor,...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 12, 1977, the gates of the Saylorville Dam closed for the first time. Built to protect Des Moines from...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 12, 1927, Denison’s own Clarence Duncan Chamberlin soared to national fame when he flew his monoplane for...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 12, 1917, Iowa’s 37th General Assembly approved a bill establishing a state park system for Iowa. Iowa’s...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 11, 1985, four-time state champion high school wrestler from Osage, Mark Schwab, committed to the...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 11, 2001, a deadly tornado ripped through the small town of Agency in Wapello County. 28 twisters touched...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 11, 1910, Iowa fans everywhere mourned the loss of the beloved live mascot Burch the bear. The forerunner...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 10, 1910, final preparations came together for runners to take their marks at the inaugural Drake Relays in...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On April 10, 1972, Cloris Leachman won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Last Picture...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 9, 1980, Pella Patrolman John Van Haaftan lost his life in the line of duty. Shot during an undercover...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 9, 1968, all-time Iowa wrestling greats Tom and Terry Brands were born. The brothers from Sheldon went on...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 8, 1973 , possibly the worst late-season blizzard in the history of Iowa hit the state while dropping as...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 8, 1870, the Iowa Legislature provided final approval of a permanent capitol building for Des Moines. The...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On April 7, 2000, the University of Iowa announced Lisa Bluder as the head coach for Hawkeye women’s basketball. A...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 7, 1851, in a dubious and perhaps duplicitous election, Decorah carried the day in an upset over the...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 7, 1947, legendary Iowa State center Don Smith (Zaid Abdul-Aziz) was born. The 6’9” All-American and 1968...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 6, 1867, the uniquely flamboyant Samuel Franklin Cody was born in Davenport. A man almost as colorful as...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On April 6, 1986, the University of Iowa officially announced Dr. Tom Davis as head coach of the Hawkeyes. The...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 6, 1862, Mayor Robert Dott of Anamosa, along with many of his fellow volunteers in the 14th Regiment Iowa...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On April 6, 1954, Simon Roberts of Davenport captured a high school state wrestling championship. A barrier-breaking...

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On the evening of April 5, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark sat down to write speeches inviting...