Exploring Iowa’s past every day. Started with a 371 mile walk up the Des Moines River to chase the 1835 Iowa Dragoons. Run by @KevMakesHistory

Joined February 2021
Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On October 25, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed a presidential proclamation to create Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Elberon, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On October 24, 1913, businessman Fred H. Wells and local dairy farmer Ray Bowers from Le Mars signed a contract establishing the business, which became the iconic Iowa company Wells Blue Bunny.
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Cantril, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 23, 1915, an Iowan claimed the world horseshoe title.
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Linn Grove, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 22, 1987, the first mention of chicken appeared in a Pizza Ranch newspaper ad as part of a Tuesday night buffet promotion. Started in northwest Iowa, the company grew into one of the Midwest’s most prolific pizza and chicken restaurants.
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Preston, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Iowa Time Machine ⏰:  On October 21, 1957, the Everly Brothers of Shenandoah topped the charts with their hit “Wake Up Little Susie.”
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Little Rock, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Drake’s Johnny Bright
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The answer to yesterday’s where in Iowa: Malvern, Iowa #Iowa #drone #GuessingGame
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Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 19, 1985, Iowans hugger their radios and held their collective breath as Hawkeye kicker Rob Houghtlin booted a game-winning field goal to propel first-ranked Iowa over second-ranked Michigan.
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