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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
Can you remember Cyclone women’s basketball before Bill Fennelly?. On July 11, 1995, Iowa State announced Bill Fennelly as the new head coach of Cyclone women’s basketball.
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Did you know the first female public school principal came from Iowa?. On July 11, 1831, women’s rights activist and education pioneer Phebe W. Sudlow was born.
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Do you know about American outlaw Poke Wells?. On July 11, 1881, Charles Knox Polk (Poke) Wells and his accomplice ‘Wilson’ stole $4,000 ($114,625.88 in 2022) from the Riverton Bank in Fremont County.
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What do you remember about the Great Flood of 1993?. On July 10, 1993, floodwaters cascaded down the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers as more rain poured from the skies, inundating Iowa’s capital city in what came to be known as the Great Flood of 1993.
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Did you ever see Iowa actress Sue Lyon in Lolita?. On July 10, 1946, American actress Sue Lyon (Suellyn) was born in Davenport. Best known for her Golden Globe-winning role as the title character in ‘Lolita,’ Lyon starred in a few films before essentially departing Hollywood.
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Do you remember Davenport football great Roger Craig? . On July 10, 1960, NFL Pro-Bowl Receiver Roger Craig was born in Davenport. A three-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and an NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Craig won three Super Bowls.
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