Diane Fannon-Langton

Cedar Rapids policed city from the air for 35 years

The huge skillet is a testament to the small-town ingenuity and fortitude that has been part of Brandon since it was platted in 1854 and incorporated as a town in 1906.

Tom Dennison was born in Delaware County in 1859

1903 building was once the city’s fire station before being restored

1972 was the start, 1976 was the clincher

White House had its first tree, but no community tree in Cedar Rapids

First Street Parkade opened 62 years ago on Dec. 17, 1961

Controversy surrounded his hiring as University of Iowa president in 1940, but he led campus’ growth for 24 years

Hitmaker brought his music to Iowa from 1942 to 1963

Marion library marks 60th anniversary of assassination with program, replicas of Jackie’s jewelry

150-plus years later, Marion building still stands

‘The Hostage’ won good reviews but lost money

Arson suspected in gutting of Cedar Rapids church built in 1911

Artistically decorated train cars filled with Quaker Oats samples helped sell oatmeal in the 19th century.

The famed Iowa-Minnesota football trophy began with a bet between governors hoping to ease tensions.