Iowa is famous for the wrong reasons. As Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the new slogan for Iowa, “Freedom to Flourish”, she said that “Iowa’s national profile is on the rise, our reputation ...

With 176 years of history, Iowans have not only shaped the course of Iowa's history but the nation and — on occasion — the world. Here are just a few.

Emmy Award-winning guest vocalist Matthew Johnson joined the Symphony this year to sing famous pop songs. CNN reporter ...

As Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the new slogan for Iowa, “Freedom to Flourish”, she said that “Iowa’s national profile is on the rise, our reputation is strong, and Americans have taken ...

A small Iowa town of just under 800 people is home to one of the most iconic homes in American art history. Grant Wood, one ...

An Iowa woman who was famous for sharing her alleged cancer treatment journey on TikTok was charged for scamming donors for thousands of dollars after it was discovered she was never diagnosed ...

Perhaps the most famous graduate of this institution, what later was renamed the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, was Mary Ingalls. On New Year’s Day, 1922, Helen Keller visited Des Moines.

Reminisce on Iowa's famous fair. Aug 14, 2022 Aug 14, 2022 Updated Sep 18, 2023; 0; 1 of 3 2004: The midway of the 150th Iowa State Fair is packed on opening day. PHIL JOHNSON, THE ...

Norman Lear visited Iowa a number of times after making "Cold Turkey" in 1971. During one visit in 2014, he said: "When I made 'Cold Turkey' here, I felt I came to know the Iowan people. I felt ...

Stop, it tempts, here lie ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies. As he stands outside the brand-new Iowa State Fair building, which sits in the shadow of the Grandstand on the east side fairgrounds, Joe ...

And, other famous Iowans have appeared as hosts, including Cedar Rapids native Ashton Kutcher who has hosted four times. Jason Momoa, the actor best known for his role in "Aquaman," made a cameo ...