Our Iowa Heritage: An Introduction. We might suggest you start here! Here’s how & why I got started collecting stamps, coins, and other Iowa memorabilia.
Iowa Millennium Art – The 2000 Poster. In 2000, Des Moines Register political cartoonist Brian Duffy created a Hawkeye masterpiece depicting 58 iconic people or places with Iowa connections. Check it out – see how many you can recognize?
2006 – Iowa City Storm Stories. On the evening of Thursday, April 13, 2006, fifteen tornadoes tore through eastern Iowa and western Illinois – with the Iowa City area being one of the hardest-hit communities. An estimated $15 million in damage was caused by the storm, but fortunately, no casualties were reported. Here, we share three of the more memorable storm stories from that April evening – each one involving a historic Iowa City building.
The Hawkeye Wave – An Inspiring Wave Of Hope. In 2017, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics opened their new $300 million children’s hospital directly east of Kinnick Stadium. After a caring & compassionate Hawkeye fan suggested the idea on Facebook, on September 2, 2017 – at the end of the first quarter – 70,000+ fans, plus all the players, coaches and referees on the field, turned toward the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, offering heart-warming waves to the kids, their families, and hospital staff gathered on the 12th floor. A new tradition – with many calling it the finest in college sports – was born.
Bethel AME – 150 Years Of Keeping The Faith In Iowa City. In 1868, the small but determined African-American community in Iowa City purchased a piece of land on South Governor Street for $50 and never looked back. 150 years later – in 2018 – the Bethel AME community continues to make a huge contribution to our city – taking care of people’s needs while also caring for souls.