Iowa became the 29th state on February 14, 1846. Prior to becoming a state, Iowa was a part of the Wisconsin Territory.
What else happened in Iowa on February 14?
1. Name the famous Iowa-born athlete who was born on this date in 1918?
Professional baseball pitcher Bob Feller was born in Van Meter. Bob was known for his fastball and pitched for 18 seasons with the then Cleveland Indians. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
2. What famous library was first opened on this date in 1962 in West Branch, Iowa?
Herbert Hooever’s Presidential Library. President Herbert Hoover was our 31st President serving from 1929-1933 and the only President from Iowa. He was born in West Brach, Iowa in 1874.
3. How high were the snow drifts after a massive blizzard hit Iowa in 1899?
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