Iowa is particularly prone to tornadoes and sits within Tornado Alley. Prepare yourself for tornado season in the Hawkeye State with these practical tips.
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.
Black history is important for everyone to learn about. Check out these eight places in Iowa where you can learn something new, from monuments to museums.
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
Some 40 years ago, my mother donated a 1915 landscape plan to the State Historical Society of Iowa’s (SHSI) library in Iowa City. The plan, a rare surviving hand-painted sketch by landscape...
Ames, Iowa, has experienced several brushes with paranormal incidents. Here are five stories that prove it’s haunted.
From the largest pickleball paddle to the shortest bull to the biggest collection of pencils, discover the Guinness World Records Iowa and its residents hold.
