SettingsPeople from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Adrian Arrington
Adrian Jarrard Arrington is an American football wide receiver who is currently a wide receiver of the New Orleans Saints.
Adrian Jarrard Arrington is an American football wide receiver who is currently a wide receiver of the New Orleans Saints.
Amy Sewell
Amy Sewell (born 1963) is an American author and filmmaker, best known for Mad Hot Ballroom (Paramount, 2005), in which she debuted as a film writer and producer.
Amy Sewell (born 1963) is an American author and filmmaker, best known for Mad Hot Ballroom (Paramount, 2005), in which she debuted as a film writer and producer.
Ann Lynch
Ann Lynch (born December 27, 1964) is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 30, which includes portions of Olmsted and Wabasha counties in t...
Ann Lynch (born December 27, 1964) is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 30, which includes portions of Olmsted and Wabasha counties in t...
Art Pennington
Art "Superman" Pennington (born May 18, 1923, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Negro League baseball player who currently lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Art "Superman" Pennington (born May 18, 1923, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Negro League baseball player who currently lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Art Staed
Art Staed was the Iowa State Representative from the 37th District; he was in the Iowa House of Representatives 2006–2008.
Art Staed was the Iowa State Representative from the 37th District; he was in the Iowa House of Representatives 2006–2008.
Arthur D. Pennington
Art "Superman" Pennington was a Negro League baseball player who currently lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Art "Superman" Pennington was a Negro League baseball player who currently lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ashton Kutcher
Christopher Ashton Kutcher (; born February 7, 1978), best known as Ashton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model, and comedian, known for his portrayal of Michael K...
Christopher Ashton Kutcher (; born February 7, 1978), best known as Ashton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model, and comedian, known for his portrayal of Michael K...
Bardy Shafter
Bardy Shafter, best known as Bardy Shafter, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s S...
Bardy Shafter, best known as Bardy Shafter, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s S...
Barry Davis (amateur wrestler)
Barry Davis (born September 17, 1961) is an Olympic silver medalist and World champion medalist in freestyle wrestling.
Barry Davis (born September 17, 1961) is an Olympic silver medalist and World champion medalist in freestyle wrestling.
Betsy Baker
Betsy Baker (born May 8, 1955) is an American actress.
Betsy Baker (born May 8, 1955) is an American actress.
Bobby Driscoll
Robert Cletus "Bobby" Driscoll (March 3, 1937 – c. March 1968) was an American child actor known for a large body of cinema and TV performances from 1943 to 1960.
Robert Cletus "Bobby" Driscoll (March 3, 1937 – c. March 1968) was an American child actor known for a large body of cinema and TV performances from 1943 to 1960.
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Bourke Blakemore Hickenlooper (July 21, 1896 – September 4, 1971), was a Republican politician from the US state of Iowa.
Bourke Blakemore Hickenlooper (July 21, 1896 – September 4, 1971), was a Republican politician from the US state of Iowa.
Brenda Frese
Brenda Frese is the current women's basketball team head coach at the University of Maryland.
Brenda Frese is the current women's basketball team head coach at the University of Maryland.
Bruce Kimm
Bruce Edward Kimm is a retired American professional baseball catcher and manager.
Bruce Edward Kimm is a retired American professional baseball catcher and manager.
Cal Eldred
Calvin John Eldred (born November 24, 1967 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raised in Urbana, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 14 seasons from to.
Calvin John Eldred (born November 24, 1967 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raised in Urbana, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 14 seasons from to.
Carey Bender
Carey Wayne Bender (born January 28, 1972 in Marion, Iowa) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League.
Carey Wayne Bender (born January 28, 1972 in Marion, Iowa) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League.
Carl Van Vechten
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein.
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein.
Charles Kemme
Charles Kemme served in the United States Army during World War I. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Battle of Soissons.
Charles Kemme served in the United States Army during World War I. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Battle of Soissons.
Cherry Sisters
The Cherry Sisters – Addie (1864–1942), Effie (1869–1944) Ella, Lizzie, (1863–1936) and Jessie Cherry (1872–1903) - were a group of sisters from Marion, Iowa who f...
The Cherry Sisters – Addie (1864–1942), Effie (1869–1944) Ella, Lizzie, (1863–1936) and Jessie Cherry (1872–1903) - were a group of sisters from Marion, Iowa who f...
Cherry sisters
The Cherry sisters – Addie, Effie Ella, Lizzie, and Jessie Cherry – were a group of sisters from Marion, Iowa who formed a notorious vaudeville touring act in the ...
The Cherry sisters – Addie, Effie Ella, Lizzie, and Jessie Cherry – were a group of sisters from Marion, Iowa who formed a notorious vaudeville touring act in the ...
Chris Carney
Christopher P. "Chris" Carney is the former U.S. Representative for, serving from 2007 until 2011.
Christopher P. "Chris" Carney is the former U.S. Representative for, serving from 2007 until 2011.
Christian Joy
Christian Joy (b. 1973 as Christiane Joy Hultquist) is an American fashion designer best known for her stage costume designs for Yeah Yeah Yeahs lead singer Karen O. Using found articles and ...
Christian Joy (b. 1973 as Christiane Joy Hultquist) is an American fashion designer best known for her stage costume designs for Yeah Yeah Yeahs lead singer Karen O. Using found articles and ...
Conger Metcalf
Conger Metcalf, (1914 -- 1998) was an American painter.
Conger Metcalf, (1914 -- 1998) was an American painter.
Dan Jilek
Daniel Douglas "Dan" Jilek is a former professional American football Linebacker in the National Football League.
Daniel Douglas "Dan" Jilek is a former professional American football Linebacker in the National Football League.
Dave Rummells
Dave Rummells (born January 26, 1958) is an American professional golfer.
Dave Rummells (born January 26, 1958) is an American professional golfer.
Dave Williams (wide receiver)
David Laverne Williams (born August 10, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former National Football League wide receiver who played seven professional seasons, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals.
David Laverne Williams (born August 10, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former National Football League wide receiver who played seven professional seasons, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals.
David Hilker
David Hilker is an American singer, musician, songwriter, producer and music industry executive.
David Hilker is an American singer, musician, songwriter, producer and music industry executive.
Dean Schwarz
Dean Schwarz (born 1938) is an American ceramic artist, painter, writer and teacher.
Dean Schwarz (born 1938) is an American ceramic artist, painter, writer and teacher.
Dedric Ward
Dedric Lamar Ward (born September 29, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former American football player and coach.
Dedric Lamar Ward (born September 29, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former American football player and coach.
Dennis Wagner
Dennis Wagner (born March 9, 1958 in Waverly, Iowa) is the current head football coach of the Western Carolina Catamounts located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Dennis Wagner (born March 9, 1958 in Waverly, Iowa) is the current head football coach of the Western Carolina Catamounts located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Derek Wathan
Derek Wathan (born December 13, 1976 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was a professional baseball player who is currently retired.
Derek Wathan (born December 13, 1976 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was a professional baseball player who is currently retired.
Diane D'Aquila
Diane D'Aquila (born 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American-Canadian actor.
Diane D'Aquila (born 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American-Canadian actor.
Dick Ives
Richard C. "Dick" Ives was an American basketball player for the University of Iowa from 1943–44 to 1946–47.
Richard C. "Dick" Ives was an American basketball player for the University of Iowa from 1943–44 to 1946–47.
Dick Taylor (Iowa politician)
Richard D. "Dick" Taylor is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District.
Richard D. "Dick" Taylor is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District.
Donald Johanos
Donald George Johanos (February 10, 1928–May 29, 2007) was a conductor and music director with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra.
Donald George Johanos (February 10, 1928–May 29, 2007) was a conductor and music director with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra.
Douglas Barr
Douglas Barr is an American actor, writer, and director.
Douglas Barr is an American actor, writer, and director.
Dow Mossman
Dow Mossman, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an American writer.
Dow Mossman, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an American writer.
Edward Simon (choreographer)
Edward Simon is a professional ballroom dance champion and choreographer.
Edward Simon is a professional ballroom dance champion and choreographer.
Francis John Dunn
Francis John Dunn (March 22, 1922 – November 17, 1989) was a bishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Francis John Dunn (March 22, 1922 – November 17, 1989) was a bishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Frank Cuhel
Frank Josef Cuhel was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
Frank Josef Cuhel was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
Frank Magid
Frank Magid (born September 1, 1931, Chicago, Illinois—died February 5, 2010, Santa Barbara, California) was an American marketing consultant, widely known for introducing the "Action News" form...
Frank Magid (born September 1, 1931, Chicago, Illinois—died February 5, 2010, Santa Barbara, California) was an American marketing consultant, widely known for introducing the "Action News" form...
Fred Baron
Frederick Martin Baron was a trial lawyer best known for representing plaintiffs claiming toxic and chemical exposure.
Frederick Martin Baron was a trial lawyer best known for representing plaintiffs claiming toxic and chemical exposure.
Geof Darrow
Geofrey "Geof" Darrow (born October 21, 1955) is a comic artist and designer born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
Geofrey "Geof" Darrow (born October 21, 1955) is a comic artist and designer born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
George Greene (law)
George Greene (April 15, 1817 – June 23, 1880) was a lawyer, justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, railroad entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist, and one of the founders of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
George Greene (April 15, 1817 – June 23, 1880) was a lawyer, justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, railroad entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist, and one of the founders of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Greg Thayer
Gregory Allen Thayer (born October 23, 1949) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Gregory Allen Thayer (born October 23, 1949) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Hartzell Spence
John Hartzell Spence (February 15, 1908 – May 9, 2001) was an American writer and founding editor of Yank, the Army Weekly, a weekly magazine published by the United States military during...
John Hartzell Spence (February 15, 1908 – May 9, 2001) was an American writer and founding editor of Yank, the Army Weekly, a weekly magazine published by the United States military during...
Harvey Sollberger
Harvey Sollberger (born May 11, 1938 Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American composer, flutist, and conductor specializing in contemporary classical music.
Harvey Sollberger (born May 11, 1938 Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American composer, flutist, and conductor specializing in contemporary classical music.
James E. Bromwell
James Edward Bromwell (March 26, 1920 – September 11, 2009) was a two-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
James Edward Bromwell (March 26, 1920 – September 11, 2009) was a two-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
James H. Douglas, Jr.
James Henderson Douglas, Jr. was a lawyer and senior-level official in the United States Government.
James Henderson Douglas, Jr. was a lawyer and senior-level official in the United States Government.
Jason Bohannon
Jason Bohannon is a basketball player that plays Professional Basketball in Germany for USC Heidelberg.
Jason Bohannon is a basketball player that plays Professional Basketball in Germany for USC Heidelberg.
Jesse Lennox
Jesse Lennox is an American mixed martial artist.
Jesse Lennox is an American mixed martial artist.
Jim Youel
James Stewart Youel (born February 13, 1922 in Vinton, Iowa) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Boston Yanks.
James Stewart Youel (born February 13, 1922 in Vinton, Iowa) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Boston Yanks.
Joey Gase
Joey Gase is an American professional race car driver.
Joey Gase is an American professional race car driver.
John Ely (Iowa politician)
John M. Ely, Jr. (February 17, 1919 – March 30, 2007) was an American Democratic politician, purchasing agent, and civil rights activist who served two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives...
John M. Ely, Jr. (February 17, 1919 – March 30, 2007) was an American Democratic politician, purchasing agent, and civil rights activist who served two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives...
John Hench
John Hench was an employee of The Walt Disney Company for more than sixty-five years, an exceptionally long tenure which saw the rise of nearly every Disney animated feature and theme park.
John Hench was an employee of The Walt Disney Company for more than sixty-five years, an exceptionally long tenure which saw the rise of nearly every Disney animated feature and theme park.
John O. Miner
John O. Miner was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
John O. Miner was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
John Wathan
John David Wathan (; born October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager for the Kansas City Royals.
John David Wathan (; born October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager for the Kansas City Royals.
Jon Koncak
Jon Francis Koncak (born May 17, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former American professional basketball player.
Jon Francis Koncak (born May 17, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a former American professional basketball player.
Josh Oglesby
Josh Oglesby is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins.
Josh Oglesby is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins.
Kay Halloran
Kay Halloran was elected as the mayor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States in November 2005.
Kay Halloran was elected as the mayor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States in November 2005.
Kenneth Sitzberger
Kenneth ("Ken") Robert Sitzberger (February 13, 1945 – January 2, 1984) was a diver from the United States and Olympic champion.
Kenneth ("Ken") Robert Sitzberger (February 13, 1945 – January 2, 1984) was a diver from the United States and Olympic champion.
Kent Ferguson
Kent M. Ferguson is a retired diver from the United States.
Kent M. Ferguson is a retired diver from the United States.
Landon Cassill
Landon Douglas Cassill (born July 7, 1989 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American stock car driver.
Landon Douglas Cassill (born July 7, 1989 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American stock car driver.
Larry N. Jordan
Larry Neal Jordan (born October 11, 1952) is an American magazine publisher and journalist, syndicated radio show producer, and book author.
Larry Neal Jordan (born October 11, 1952) is an American magazine publisher and journalist, syndicated radio show producer, and book author.
Louis Langhurst
Louis Francis Langhurst was an American engineer and inventor.
Louis Francis Langhurst was an American engineer and inventor.
Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961.
Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961.
Marshal Yanda
Marshal John Yanda is an American football offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
Marshal John Yanda is an American football offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
Michael Boddicker
Michael J. Boddicker, is an American film composer and session musician, specializing in electronic music.
Michael J. Boddicker, is an American film composer and session musician, specializing in electronic music.
Michael Daugherty
Michael Kevin Daugherty (born April 28, 1954) is an American composer, pianist, and teacher.
Michael Kevin Daugherty (born April 28, 1954) is an American composer, pianist, and teacher.
Michael Emerson
Michael Emerson is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles as Benjamin Linus on Lost and fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice.
Michael Emerson is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles as Benjamin Linus on Lost and fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice.
Michael J. Graham
Michael J. Graham, S.J. is an American Jesuit and educator who is currently the president of Xavier University.
Michael J. Graham, S.J. is an American Jesuit and educator who is currently the president of Xavier University.
Mike Boddicker
Michael James "Mike" Boddicker is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers.
Michael James "Mike" Boddicker is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers.
Phil Estes
Phil Estes is head football coach at Brown University.
Phil Estes is head football coach at Brown University.
Richard R. Taylor
Dr. Richard Ray Taylor (November 21, 1922 – November 8, 1978) was a Lieutenant General in the United States military and served as the 33rd Surgeon General of the United States Army.
Dr. Richard Ray Taylor (November 21, 1922 – November 8, 1978) was a Lieutenant General in the United States military and served as the 33rd Surgeon General of the United States Army.
Richard Threlkeld
Richard Threlkeld was an American television news correspondent who spent 25 years with CBS News.
Richard Threlkeld was an American television news correspondent who spent 25 years with CBS News.
Riley Smith
Riley Smith (born April 12, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American film and television actor and singer for the band The Life of Riley.
Riley Smith (born April 12, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American film and television actor and singer for the band The Life of Riley.
Rob Bruggeman
Robert Bruggeman is an American football center who is currently on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.
Robert Bruggeman is an American football center who is currently on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.
Shaun Murphy (singer)
Shaun Murphy is an American R&B singer songwriter, best known for her powerhouse singing style.
Shaun Murphy is an American R&B singer songwriter, best known for her powerhouse singing style.
T. Cooper Evans
Thomas Cooper ("Cooper") Evans (May 26, 1924 - December 22, 2005) was a three-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district.
Thomas Cooper ("Cooper") Evans (May 26, 1924 - December 22, 2005) was a three-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district.
Toddy Puller
Linda Todd "Toddy" Puller (born January 19, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American politician.
Linda Todd "Toddy" Puller (born January 19, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American politician.
Tom Farmer (American football)
Thomas Manduis Farmer (April 17, 1921 – July 1, 1980) was an American football halfback in the National Football League.
Thomas Manduis Farmer (April 17, 1921 – July 1, 1980) was an American football halfback in the National Football League.
Tom Riley (Iowa politician)
Tom Riley was an American lawyer from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who served two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and four in the Iowa Senate.
Tom Riley was an American lawyer from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who served two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and four in the Iowa Senate.
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback.
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback.
Walter Donald Douglas
Walter Donald Douglas (April 21, 1861 - April 15, 1912) was an American business executive who traveled first class aboard the Titanic with his wife, Mahala, and maid, Berthe Leroy, in cabin...
Walter Donald Douglas (April 21, 1861 - April 15, 1912) was an American business executive who traveled first class aboard the Titanic with his wife, Mahala, and maid, Berthe Leroy, in cabin...
Willis Glassgow
Willis Allen "Bill" Glasgow (April 21, 1907 – November 1, 1959) was an American football player and attorney.
Willis Allen "Bill" Glasgow (April 21, 1907 – November 1, 1959) was an American football player and attorney.
Zac Herold
Zac Herold (born December 19, 1983 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Zac Herold (born December 19, 1983 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Zach Johnson
Zachary Harris Johnson (born February 24, 1976) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and the 2007 Masters champion.
Zachary Harris Johnson (born February 24, 1976) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and the 2007 Masters champion.
Zach Schreiber
Zachary J. Schreiber (born June 24, 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent.
Zachary J. Schreiber (born June 24, 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is a baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent.