Iowa history

His first visit to the Hawkeye State and Black Hawk County came in 1959.

It's too damn cold, and we have modern conveniences. I can't imagine how people hundreds of years ago survived Iowa winters.

If not for what happened in Iowa one night many years ago, there may not be a Lakers franchise today.

During a family gathering on the night of December 30, 1987, a man entered the home and opened fire on his parents, sister, niece, and nephews.

From Beaconsfield, Iowa, she's also the record-holder for amount of time in space by a woman.

The Buddhist religion makes up less than one percent of Iowa's population, but that hasn't stopped its followers from expanding the faith in the Hawkeye State.

The first thanksgiving is believed to have taken place in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. When did Iowa start the holiday?

With the increase in population and crime, this small city in Iowa began to boom -- partially thanks to Al Capone and company. It was only recently discovered that another story would unfold.

It was the first of its kind in North America. Not only that, the congregation broke down barrier after barrier for Muslims nationwide.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all-time, this legend died in a plane crash near Des Moines the day before his 46th birthday.