SettingsPeople from Iowa
Aagot Raaen
Aagot Raaen (December 3, 1873 - January 7, 1957) was an American author and educator.
Aagot Raaen (December 3, 1873 - January 7, 1957) was an American author and educator.
Alfred D. Jones
Alfred D. Jones (January 13, 1814–1902) was a lawyer, surveyor and politician in the 1900s in the Midwestern United States.
Alfred D. Jones (January 13, 1814–1902) was a lawyer, surveyor and politician in the 1900s in the Midwestern United States.
Almira Fales
Almira L. Newcomb McNaughton Lockwood Fales (October 24, 1809 – November 8, 1868) was a noted philanthropist and nurse during the American Civil War.
Almira L. Newcomb McNaughton Lockwood Fales (October 24, 1809 – November 8, 1868) was a noted philanthropist and nurse during the American Civil War.
Aloysius Schulte
Aloysius Joseph Schulte (1858–1940) was the 1st president of St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa from 1882 - 1891.
Aloysius Joseph Schulte (1858–1940) was the 1st president of St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa from 1882 - 1891.
Andrew Koob
Andrew Koob (born 1976) is an American neuroscientist and writer.
Andrew Koob (born 1976) is an American neuroscientist and writer.
Arnold Potter
Arnold Potter (January 11, 1804 – April 2, 1872) was a self-declared Messiah and a leader of a schismatic sect in Latter Day Saint movement.
Arnold Potter (January 11, 1804 – April 2, 1872) was a self-declared Messiah and a leader of a schismatic sect in Latter Day Saint movement.
Arthur Ward Lindsey
Arthur Ward Lindsey was an American entomologist.
Arthur Ward Lindsey was an American entomologist.
Berinn Rae
Berinn Rae is the pen name of Rachel Aukes, an American fantasy novelist.
Berinn Rae is the pen name of Rachel Aukes, an American fantasy novelist.
Bernard Masterson
Bernard "Bernie" Edward Masterson (August 10, 1911 – May 1963) was a three-sport athlete at Lincoln High.
Bernard "Bernie" Edward Masterson (August 10, 1911 – May 1963) was a three-sport athlete at Lincoln High.
Bill Bergan
Bill Bergan was a two-time NCAA Championship-winning Head Coach with the Iowa State Cyclones Track and Field as well as the Iowa State Cyclones Cross Country Teams.
Bill Bergan was a two-time NCAA Championship-winning Head Coach with the Iowa State Cyclones Track and Field as well as the Iowa State Cyclones Cross Country Teams.
Black Hawk (Sauk leader)
Black Hawk was a leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe in what is now the United States.
Black Hawk was a leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe in what is now the United States.
Bob Artley
George Robert Artley was professional illustrator, commercial artist, cartoonist, and writer.
George Robert Artley was professional illustrator, commercial artist, cartoonist, and writer.
Bob Davids
Leonard Davids, better known as Bob Davids or L. Robert Davids, was a longtime baseball researcher and writer and founding member of the Society for American Baseball Research.
Leonard Davids, better known as Bob Davids or L. Robert Davids, was a longtime baseball researcher and writer and founding member of the Society for American Baseball Research.
Bob Harlan
Robert E. "Bob" Harlan is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Green Bay Packers, an American professional football team.
Robert E. "Bob" Harlan is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Green Bay Packers, an American professional football team.
Brett Dolan
Brett Dolan is an American radio sportscaster and currently serves as the play-by-play announcer for the Houston Astros, which is a position he has held since 2006 along with fellow broadcasters...
Brett Dolan is an American radio sportscaster and currently serves as the play-by-play announcer for the Houston Astros, which is a position he has held since 2006 along with fellow broadcasters...
Brian O'Connor (baseball coach)
Brian O'Connor is the head coach of the University of Virginia baseball team.
Brian O'Connor is the head coach of the University of Virginia baseball team.
Bruce Brubaker (pianist)
Bruce Brubaker is an American pianist and musicologist.
Bruce Brubaker is an American pianist and musicologist.
Bryan Berg
Bryan Berg (born March 21, 1974) is a professional "cardstacker" who builds houses of cards on a very large scale.
Bryan Berg (born March 21, 1974) is a professional "cardstacker" who builds houses of cards on a very large scale.
Carl Meinberg
Carl H. Meinberg (January 11.
Carl H. Meinberg (January 11.
Carroll Lane Fenton
Carroll Lane Fenton was a geologist, paleontologist, neoichnologist, and historian of science.
Carroll Lane Fenton was a geologist, paleontologist, neoichnologist, and historian of science.
Charles A. Kelly
Charles A. Kelly (died 6 September 1962) was the last person executed by Iowa.
Charles A. Kelly (died 6 September 1962) was the last person executed by Iowa.
Charles Brown (murderer)
Charles A. Kelly (died 6 September 1962) was the last person executed by Iowa.
Charles A. Kelly (died 6 September 1962) was the last person executed by Iowa.
Charles Hall Dillon
Charles Hall Dillon (December 18, 1853 – September 15, 1929) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota (1913–19).
Charles Hall Dillon (December 18, 1853 – September 15, 1929) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota (1913–19).
Charlton Laird
Charlton Grant Laird (1901–1984) was an American linguist, lexicographer, novelist, and essayist.
Charlton Grant Laird (1901–1984) was an American linguist, lexicographer, novelist, and essayist.
Ches McCartney
Charles "Ches" McCartney, also known as the Goat Man, was an American itinerant wanderer who traveled up and down the eastern United States from 1930 to 1968 in a ramshackle wagon pulled ...
Charles "Ches" McCartney, also known as the Goat Man, was an American itinerant wanderer who traveled up and down the eastern United States from 1930 to 1968 in a ramshackle wagon pulled ...
Clair Cameron Patterson
Clair Cameron Patterson (June 2, 1922 – December 5, 1995) was a geochemist born in Mitchellville, Iowa, United States.
Clair Cameron Patterson (June 2, 1922 – December 5, 1995) was a geochemist born in Mitchellville, Iowa, United States.
David Garst
David Garst (September 10, 1926, Coon Rapids, Iowa – January 9, 2006), was a seed industry leader, farmer, and former Executive President of Garst Seed Company.
David Garst (September 10, 1926, Coon Rapids, Iowa – January 9, 2006), was a seed industry leader, farmer, and former Executive President of Garst Seed Company.
Dick Romey
Richard E. "Dick" Romey (March 12, 19051980]] in Iowa) was a football player for the Chicago Bulls in 1926.
Richard E. "Dick" Romey (March 12, 19051980]] in Iowa) was a football player for the Chicago Bulls in 1926.
Donald G. Bloesch
Donald G. Bloesch was a noted American evangelical theologian.
Donald G. Bloesch was a noted American evangelical theologian.
Dudley W. Adams
Dudley Whitney Adams was a noted horticulturalist who led the granger movement.
Dudley Whitney Adams was a noted horticulturalist who led the granger movement.
Edgar Cunningham
Edgar V. Cunningham, Sr. (December 11, 1910 – February 27, 1980) was an early youth member of the Boy Scouts of America who is believed to be the first African American Eagle Scout.
Edgar V. Cunningham, Sr. (December 11, 1910 – February 27, 1980) was an early youth member of the Boy Scouts of America who is believed to be the first African American Eagle Scout.
Edna Griffin
Edna M. Griffin (1909–2000) was an American civil rights pioneer and human rights activist.
Edna M. Griffin (1909–2000) was an American civil rights pioneer and human rights activist.
Edward Bonney
Edward Bonney was a 19th century adventurer, private detective and later author.
Edward Bonney was a 19th century adventurer, private detective and later author.
Edward J. Ruppelt
Edward J. Ruppelt (July 17, 1923 in Iowa – September 15, 1960) was a United States Air Force officer probably best-known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of ...
Edward J. Ruppelt (July 17, 1923 in Iowa – September 15, 1960) was a United States Air Force officer probably best-known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of ...
Edwin O. Stanard
Edwin Obed Stanard (January 5, 1832 – March 12, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, businessman and teacher from Missouri.
Edwin Obed Stanard (January 5, 1832 – March 12, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, businessman and teacher from Missouri.
Elmer Henry Maytag
Elmer Henry Maytag (September 18, 1883 – 20 July 1940) was the Maytag Corporation president starting in 1926.
Elmer Henry Maytag (September 18, 1883 – 20 July 1940) was the Maytag Corporation president starting in 1926.
Emma Carroll
Emma Vironia Carroll (née Lanman; May 18, 1895 – July 10, 2007) was, at age 112, Iowa's oldest person since the death of 111-year-old Hazel Blecha on October 29, 2006.
Emma Vironia Carroll (née Lanman; May 18, 1895 – July 10, 2007) was, at age 112, Iowa's oldest person since the death of 111-year-old Hazel Blecha on October 29, 2006.
Emory Jenison Pike
Emory Jenison Pike (December 18, 1876 – November 16, 1918) was a United States Army officer during World War I who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at Vandieres, France on Septemb...
Emory Jenison Pike (December 18, 1876 – November 16, 1918) was a United States Army officer during World War I who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at Vandieres, France on Septemb...
Eric Jones (racing driver)
Eric Jones is a former part-time NASCAR driver.
Eric Jones is a former part-time NASCAR driver.
Eugenie Anderson
Eugenie Anderson (May 26, 1909 – March 31, 1997), also known as Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson, was a United States diplomat.
Eugenie Anderson (May 26, 1909 – March 31, 1997), also known as Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson, was a United States diplomat.
Frank A. Moore
Frank A. Moore (November 5, 1844 – September 25, 1918) was an American politician and judge in the state of Oregon.
Frank A. Moore (November 5, 1844 – September 25, 1918) was an American politician and judge in the state of Oregon.
Frank A. Russell
Frank A. Russell was formerly the president, CEO and founder of GeoLearning, a managed learning services company offering on-demand Software as a Service (SaaS) learning management system (LMS) ...
Frank A. Russell was formerly the president, CEO and founder of GeoLearning, a managed learning services company offering on-demand Software as a Service (SaaS) learning management system (LMS) ...
Frank Cordaro
Frank Cordaro (born 1951) is a peace activist and co-founder of the Des Moines, Iowa Catholic Worker group.
Frank Cordaro (born 1951) is a peace activist and co-founder of the Des Moines, Iowa Catholic Worker group.
Frank Orren Lowden
Frank Orren Lowden (January 26, 1861 – March 20, 1943) was a Republican Party politician from Illinois, who served as the 25th Governor of Illinois and as a United States Representatives from Il...
Frank Orren Lowden (January 26, 1861 – March 20, 1943) was a Republican Party politician from Illinois, who served as the 25th Governor of Illinois and as a United States Representatives from Il...
Fred Glade
Frederick Monroe Glade (January 25, 1876 – November 21, 1934) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Frederick Monroe Glade (January 25, 1876 – November 21, 1934) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Fred L. Turner
Frederick Leo Turner is an American restaurant industry executive, and former chair and CEO of McDonald's.
Frederick Leo Turner is an American restaurant industry executive, and former chair and CEO of McDonald's.
Freddie Fisher (musician)
Freddie Fisher was an American musician, leader of a band variously known simply as the Freddie Fisher Band, Freddie Fisher and His Schnikelfritz Orchestra, or Colonel Corn and Hi...
Freddie Fisher was an American musician, leader of a band variously known simply as the Freddie Fisher Band, Freddie Fisher and His Schnikelfritz Orchestra, or Colonel Corn and Hi...
Frederick Grant Dunn
Frederick Grant Dunn (1905–1959) was an American criminal, burglar and bank robber whose career spanned over four decades from 1919 until his mysterious death in 1959.
Frederick Grant Dunn (1905–1959) was an American criminal, burglar and bank robber whose career spanned over four decades from 1919 until his mysterious death in 1959.
Frederick Leadbetter
Frederick W. Leadbetter (1875-1948) was an Iowa-born financier who made his fortune primarily in lumber and paper milling in the Pacific Northwest and California.
Frederick W. Leadbetter (1875-1948) was an Iowa-born financier who made his fortune primarily in lumber and paper milling in the Pacific Northwest and California.
Frederick Louis Maytag I
Frederick Louis Maytag I (July 14, 1857 – March 26, 1937) also known as F. L. Maytag, founded the Maytag Company, which eventually became the Maytag Corporation which was acquired by...
Frederick Louis Maytag I (July 14, 1857 – March 26, 1937) also known as F. L. Maytag, founded the Maytag Company, which eventually became the Maytag Corporation which was acquired by...
Frederick Louis Maytag II
Frederick Louis Maytag II (January 8, 1911 – November 4, 1962) was president, and later, the chairman of the Maytag Company.
Frederick Louis Maytag II (January 8, 1911 – November 4, 1962) was president, and later, the chairman of the Maytag Company.
Gary Webb (racing driver)
Gary Webb (born April 19, 1949) is an American racing driver from Blue Grass, Iowa who won the NASCAR Weekly Series national championship in 2000.
Gary Webb (born April 19, 1949) is an American racing driver from Blue Grass, Iowa who won the NASCAR Weekly Series national championship in 2000.
Gene Sherman (sportscaster)
Gene Sherman was a legendary pioneer radio and television sportscaster in Iowa.
Gene Sherman was a legendary pioneer radio and television sportscaster in Iowa.
George F. Stewart
George F. Stewart (February 22, 1908-March 18, 1982) was an American food scientist who was involved in processing, preservation, chemistry, and microbiology of poultry and egg-based food products.
George F. Stewart (February 22, 1908-March 18, 1982) was an American food scientist who was involved in processing, preservation, chemistry, and microbiology of poultry and egg-based food products.
George Gallup
George Horace Gallup (November 18, 1901 – July 26, 1984) was an American pioneer of survey sampling techniques and inventor of the Gallup poll, a successful statistical method of survey sampli...
George Horace Gallup (November 18, 1901 – July 26, 1984) was an American pioneer of survey sampling techniques and inventor of the Gallup poll, a successful statistical method of survey sampli...
George Wendell Brett
George Wendell Brett (1912-2005), of Iowa, was a philatelist who wrote extensively on postage stamps and other material produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and was called ”Mr. BIA” ...
George Wendell Brett (1912-2005), of Iowa, was a philatelist who wrote extensively on postage stamps and other material produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and was called ”Mr. BIA” ...
Gertrude Käsebier
Gertrude Käsebier was one of the most influential American photographers of the early 20th century.
Gertrude Käsebier was one of the most influential American photographers of the early 20th century.
Greg McDermott
Greg McDermott (born November 25, 1964 in Cascade, Iowa) is the current Creighton University Bluejays men's basketball head coach.
Greg McDermott (born November 25, 1964 in Cascade, Iowa) is the current Creighton University Bluejays men's basketball head coach.
Grenville M. Dodge
Grenville Mellen Dodge (April 12, 1831 – January 3, 1916) was a Union army officer on the frontier and during the Civil War, a U.S. Congressman, businessman, and railroad executive who he...
Grenville Mellen Dodge (April 12, 1831 – January 3, 1916) was a Union army officer on the frontier and during the Civil War, a U.S. Congressman, businessman, and railroad executive who he...
Haldor Johan Hanson
Haldor Johan Hanson (June 24, 1856 - December 14, 1929) was an American hymn writer, publisher and author.
Haldor Johan Hanson (June 24, 1856 - December 14, 1929) was an American hymn writer, publisher and author.
Harry C. Butcher
Harry C. Butcher was a radio broadcaster who served during World War II as the Naval Aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1942 to 1945.
Harry C. Butcher was a radio broadcaster who served during World War II as the Naval Aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1942 to 1945.
Harry V. Gates
Harry Verner Gates (July 30, 1847 – October 13, 1935) was an American engineer and politician in the state of Oregon.
Harry Verner Gates (July 30, 1847 – October 13, 1935) was an American engineer and politician in the state of Oregon.
Helaman Pratt
Helaman Pratt (31 May 1846 – 26 November 1909) was an early leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah and later in Mexico.
Helaman Pratt (31 May 1846 – 26 November 1909) was an early leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah and later in Mexico.
Henry A. Wallace
Henry Agard Wallace was the 33rd Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce.
Henry Agard Wallace was the 33rd Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce.
Henry Cutting
Henry 'H.C' Cutting was a California entrepreneur, engineer, school official, and amateur economist.
Henry 'H.C' Cutting was a California entrepreneur, engineer, school official, and amateur economist.
Ida B. Wise
Ida B. Wise (1871-1952) was the primary author of the Sheppard Bill in 1916 that imposed prohibition on Washington, D.C. She was president of the Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) ...
Ida B. Wise (1871-1952) was the primary author of the Sheppard Bill in 1916 that imposed prohibition on Washington, D.C. She was president of the Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) ...
Isaac Augustus Wetherby
Isaac Augustus Wetherby or I.A. Wetherbee was an American painter and photographer.
Isaac Augustus Wetherby or I.A. Wetherbee was an American painter and photographer.
J. Hyatt Downing
J. Hyatt Downing was an American writer.
J. Hyatt Downing was an American writer.
James B. Weaver
James Baird Weaver was a United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa as a member of the Greenback Party.
James Baird Weaver was a United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa as a member of the Greenback Party.
James Jackson (Medal of Honor)
James Jackson was an American officer in the U.S. Army during the mid-to late 19th century.
James Jackson was an American officer in the U.S. Army during the mid-to late 19th century.
James Ulmer (journalist)
James Ulmer is an entertainment journalist who created a ranking list of actors, known as "The Ulmer Scale".
James Ulmer is an entertainment journalist who created a ranking list of actors, known as "The Ulmer Scale".
Jay Bowerman
Jay Bowerman was an American politician, a Republican, who served most notably as the 13th Governor of Oregon.
Jay Bowerman was an American politician, a Republican, who served most notably as the 13th Governor of Oregon.
Jeff Hayenga
Jeff Hayenga is an American actor, who played against Matthew Modine in And the Band Played On, Danny DeVito in Other People's Money, Fred Ward in The Prince of Pennsylvania and Clai...
Jeff Hayenga is an American actor, who played against Matthew Modine in And the Band Played On, Danny DeVito in Other People's Money, Fred Ward in The Prince of Pennsylvania and Clai...
Jeremie Miller
Jeremie Miller (born 1975) is the inventor of Jabber/XMPP technologies and was the primary developer of jabberd 1.0, the first XMPP server.
Jeremie Miller (born 1975) is the inventor of Jabber/XMPP technologies and was the primary developer of jabberd 1.0, the first XMPP server.
Jeremy Minnier
Jeremy Minnier is the mayor of Aredale, Iowa a town in Butler County, IA. He goes to Hampton Dumont High School and was 18 years old at the time of his election.
Jeremy Minnier is the mayor of Aredale, Iowa a town in Butler County, IA. He goes to Hampton Dumont High School and was 18 years old at the time of his election.
Jesse May
Jesse May is an American poker commentator and player.
Jesse May is an American poker commentator and player.
Jill Banner
Jill Banner was an American film actress, possibly best recalled for her role as Virginia, the "spider baby" in the 1964 cult horror-comedy film Spider Baby.
Jill Banner was an American film actress, possibly best recalled for her role as Virginia, the "spider baby" in the 1964 cult horror-comedy film Spider Baby.
John Beach
Major John Beach (January 1, 1812 – August 31, 1874) was a United States Army officer during the Black Hawk and American Civil War as well as the last US Indian Agent to the Sac and Fox tribes.
Major John Beach (January 1, 1812 – August 31, 1874) was a United States Army officer during the Black Hawk and American Civil War as well as the last US Indian Agent to the Sac and Fox tribes.
John Donnelly (table tennis)
John W. Donnelly (born September 23, 1906) is a National Senior Games Champion and a gold medal winner in Florida Senior Games State Championships in table tennis.
John W. Donnelly (born September 23, 1906) is a National Senior Games Champion and a gold medal winner in Florida Senior Games State Championships in table tennis.
John F. Kinney
John Fitch Kinney (April 2, 1816 – August 16, 1902) was a prominent American attorney, judge, and Democratic politician.
John Fitch Kinney (April 2, 1816 – August 16, 1902) was a prominent American attorney, judge, and Democratic politician.
John Meyers (American football)
John Douglas Meyers (born January 16, 1940 in Forest City, Iowa) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
John Douglas Meyers (born January 16, 1940 in Forest City, Iowa) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
John Robinson (drummer)
John Robinson (born 1954, Creston, Iowa, also known as John "JR" Robinson or John "J.R." Robinson) is an American drummer and session musician.
John Robinson (born 1954, Creston, Iowa, also known as John "JR" Robinson or John "J.R." Robinson) is an American drummer and session musician.
John White (unionist)
John Phillip White (February 28, 1870-September 21, 1934) was a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1911 to 1917.
John Phillip White (February 28, 1870-September 21, 1934) was a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1911 to 1917.
Joseph H. Wickham
Joseph Horatio Wickham (1911-2000) was a prominent Brevard County, Florida politician serving on the County Commission from 1952 to 1964 and from 1972 to 1984.
Joseph Horatio Wickham (1911-2000) was a prominent Brevard County, Florida politician serving on the County Commission from 1952 to 1964 and from 1972 to 1984.
Joseph Rosenfield
Joseph Frankel Rosenfield (May 16, 1904—June 7, 2000) was an American lawyer, businessman and philanthropist.
Joseph Frankel Rosenfield (May 16, 1904—June 7, 2000) was an American lawyer, businessman and philanthropist.
Joseph Williams (justice)
Joseph Williams (December 8, 1801 – March 31, 1870) was a Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.
Joseph Williams (December 8, 1801 – March 31, 1870) was a Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.
Kate Shelley
Catherine "Kate" Shelley (September 25, 1865 – January 12, 1912) was a midwestern United States railroad heroine, and the first woman in the United States to have a bridge named for her.
Catherine "Kate" Shelley (September 25, 1865 – January 12, 1912) was a midwestern United States railroad heroine, and the first woman in the United States to have a bridge named for her.
Kay Kurt
Kay Kurt (born 1944) is an American New Realist painter known for her large-scale candy paintings.
Kay Kurt (born 1944) is an American New Realist painter known for her large-scale candy paintings.
Keith H. Steinkraus
Keith H. Steinkraus (born 1918) is an American food scientist who was well known in food fermentation which led to the growth of soy-based foods.
Keith H. Steinkraus (born 1918) is an American food scientist who was well known in food fermentation which led to the growth of soy-based foods.
Kevin Cooper (inmate)
Kevin Cooper is a death row inmate currently held in California's San Quentin Prison.
Kevin Cooper is a death row inmate currently held in California's San Quentin Prison.
Kirby Criswell
Kirby Lynn Criswell (born August 31, 1957) was a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL and a 2nd round draft pick in the 1980 NFL Draft.
Kirby Lynn Criswell (born August 31, 1957) was a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL and a 2nd round draft pick in the 1980 NFL Draft.
Lance Cade
Lance Kurtis McNaught (March 2, 1981 – August 13, 2010) was an American professional wrestler.
Lance Kurtis McNaught (March 2, 1981 – August 13, 2010) was an American professional wrestler.
Lee Embree
Lee Embree (July 9, 1915 – January 24, 2008) was an American Army staff sergeant and photographer who took the first air-to-air photographs of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Lee Embree (July 9, 1915 – January 24, 2008) was an American Army staff sergeant and photographer who took the first air-to-air photographs of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Lettie Cowman
Lettie Burd Cowman (March 3, 1870 – April 17, 1960) was an American writer and author of the devotional book Streams in the Desert.
Lettie Burd Cowman (March 3, 1870 – April 17, 1960) was an American writer and author of the devotional book Streams in the Desert.
Lewis Bergman Maytag
Lewis Bergman Maytag I (August 24, 1888 – August 8, 1967) was the Maytag Corporation president.
Lewis Bergman Maytag I (August 24, 1888 – August 8, 1967) was the Maytag Corporation president.
Lisa Bluder
Lisa Bluder is the head coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program.
Lisa Bluder is the head coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program.
Lloyd Appleton
Lloyd Otto Appleton (February 1, 1906 – March 17, 1999) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Lloyd Otto Appleton (February 1, 1906 – March 17, 1999) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Loras Thomas Lane
The Most Reverend Dr. Loras Thomas Lane (October 19, 1910—July 22, 1968), DD., was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Most Reverend Dr. Loras Thomas Lane (October 19, 1910—July 22, 1968), DD., was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Louis Schalk
Louis Schalk was an American aviator.
Louis Schalk was an American aviator.
Manuel Bromberg
Manuel Bromberg (born 1917 Centerville, Iowa) is an American artist, and Professor Emeritus of Art, at the State University of New York at New Paltz.
Manuel Bromberg (born 1917 Centerville, Iowa) is an American artist, and Professor Emeritus of Art, at the State University of New York at New Paltz.
Marc Maurer
Marc Maurer is the president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest membership organization of blind people in the U.S. He also works as an attorney specializing i...
Marc Maurer is the president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest membership organization of blind people in the U.S. He also works as an attorney specializing i...
Marcos Ramirez (boxer)
Marcos Ramírez (born March 31, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a professional boxer fighting in the Featherweight division.
Marcos Ramírez (born March 31, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a professional boxer fighting in the Featherweight division.
Marcus Paige
Marcus Paige is an American high school basketball player from Penisville, Iowa.
Marcus Paige is an American high school basketball player from Penisville, Iowa.
Mark Gray (attempted assassin)
Mark Gray (attempted assassin) was a traveling salesman from Keokuk, Iowa who fired two shots from a pistol at actor Edwin Booth on April 23, 1879.
Mark Gray (attempted assassin) was a traveling salesman from Keokuk, Iowa who fired two shots from a pistol at actor Edwin Booth on April 23, 1879.
Mary Louise Smith (Republican Party leader)
Mary Louise Smith, a U.S. political organizer and women's rights activist, was the second woman to become chairwoman of a major political party in the United States.
Mary Louise Smith, a U.S. political organizer and women's rights activist, was the second woman to become chairwoman of a major political party in the United States.
Maurice Zimm
Maurice Zimm (Maury Zimring) (born June 19, 1909, Waterloo, Iowa, died November 17, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American radio, television and film writer whose most famous creation wa...
Maurice Zimm (Maury Zimring) (born June 19, 1909, Waterloo, Iowa, died November 17, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American radio, television and film writer whose most famous creation wa...
Maxwell M. Hamilton
Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton was an American diplomat and United States Ambassador to Finland between 1945 and 1947.
Maxwell McGaughey Hamilton was an American diplomat and United States Ambassador to Finland between 1945 and 1947.
Michael Hennessey
Michael Hennessey is the longest serving Sheriff in the history of San Francisco and is currently the longest tenured Sheriff in the State of California.
Michael Hennessey is the longest serving Sheriff in the history of San Francisco and is currently the longest tenured Sheriff in the State of California.
Michael Meyerhofer
Michael Meyerhofer is a contemporary poet and fiction writer.
Michael Meyerhofer is a contemporary poet and fiction writer.
Michael W. Michalak
Michael Walter Michalak (born 1946) is the former United States Ambassador to Vietnam.
Michael Walter Michalak (born 1946) is the former United States Ambassador to Vietnam.
Mike Pace
Mike Pace is an Iowa radio and television personality, most notable as the former emcee of Powerball drawings.
Mike Pace is an Iowa radio and television personality, most notable as the former emcee of Powerball drawings.
Mike Wankum
Mike Wankum is a staff meteorologist at WCVB-TV in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mike Wankum is a staff meteorologist at WCVB-TV in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mildred Adams Fenton
Mildred Adams Fenton (1899–1995) trained in paleontology and geology at the University of Iowa.
Mildred Adams Fenton (1899–1995) trained in paleontology and geology at the University of Iowa.
Moses F. Shinn
Moses Franklin Shinn (January 3, 1809 - ?) was a pioneer Methodist Episcopal Church minister in Omaha, Nebraska.
Moses Franklin Shinn (January 3, 1809 - ?) was a pioneer Methodist Episcopal Church minister in Omaha, Nebraska.
Neapope
Neapope was a spiritual leader of the Sauk tribe and advisor to Black Hawk during the Black Hawk War.
Neapope was a spiritual leader of the Sauk tribe and advisor to Black Hawk during the Black Hawk War.
Neil Clark Warren
Neil Clark Warren is a Christian theologian, inspirational speaker, and chairman and co-founder of the online dating service eHarmony.
Neil Clark Warren is a Christian theologian, inspirational speaker, and chairman and co-founder of the online dating service eHarmony.
Neta Snook
Neta Snook Southern (February 14, 1896 - March 23, 1991), was a pioneer aviator who achieved a long list of firsts.
Neta Snook Southern (February 14, 1896 - March 23, 1991), was a pioneer aviator who achieved a long list of firsts.
Oleg Timofeyev
Oleg Vitalyevich Timofeyev (Олег Витальевич Тимофеев, Oleg Vital'evič Timofeev; born January 12, 1963 in Moscow), is an American musicologist and musician of Russian origin, specializing in...
Oleg Vitalyevich Timofeyev (Олег Витальевич Тимофеев, Oleg Vital'evič Timofeev; born January 12, 1963 in Moscow), is an American musicologist and musician of Russian origin, specializing in...
Pat Crowe
Pat Crowe (1864-1938), aka Frank Roberts, was a criminal turned author and lecturer who was implicated in the 1900 kidnapping of Edward Cudahy, Jr. in Omaha.
Pat Crowe (1864-1938), aka Frank Roberts, was a criminal turned author and lecturer who was implicated in the 1900 kidnapping of Edward Cudahy, Jr. in Omaha.
Paul Dobberstein
Paul Matthias Dobberstein (September 21, 1872 – July 24, 1954) was a German American priest and architect.
Paul Matthias Dobberstein (September 21, 1872 – July 24, 1954) was a German American priest and architect.
Paul Eells
Paul Eells (September 24, 1935 – July 31, 2006) was an American sportscaster.
Paul Eells (September 24, 1935 – July 31, 2006) was an American sportscaster.
Paul R. Hill
Paul Richard Hill was a “renowned” mid – twentieth century American aerodymanicist.
Paul Richard Hill was a “renowned” mid – twentieth century American aerodymanicist.
Phil Hester (comics)
Phil Hester (born 1966 in Iowa) is an American comic book artist, penciller and writer.
Phil Hester (born 1966 in Iowa) is an American comic book artist, penciller and writer.
Philip E. Bernatz
Philip Eugene Bernatz, F.A.C.S. was an eminent American physician and thoracic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, and an international authority on the diagnosis & treatment of thymoma and other tumors...
Philip Eugene Bernatz, F.A.C.S. was an eminent American physician and thoracic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, and an international authority on the diagnosis & treatment of thymoma and other tumors...
Philip Klinkner
Philip A. Klinkner is an American political scientist, blogger and author.
Philip A. Klinkner is an American political scientist, blogger and author.
Philo Judson Farnsworth
Philo Judson Farnsworth was a United States physician who worked in Iowa.
Philo Judson Farnsworth was a United States physician who worked in Iowa.
Phyllis Somerville
Phyllis Somerville, born 1944, is an American stage, screen, and television actress.
Phyllis Somerville, born 1944, is an American stage, screen, and television actress.
Richard M. Goodwin
Richard M. Goodwin was an American mathematician and economist.
Richard M. Goodwin was an American mathematician and economist.
Richie Hayward
Richie Hayward (February 6, 1946 – August 12, 2010) was a drummer best known as a founding member and drummer in the band Little Feat.
Richie Hayward (February 6, 1946 – August 12, 2010) was a drummer best known as a founding member and drummer in the band Little Feat.
Robert J. Henle
The Rev. Robert J. Henle, S.J. was the 46th President of Georgetown University, serving from January 7, 1969 to October 21, 1974.
The Rev. Robert J. Henle, S.J. was the 46th President of Georgetown University, serving from January 7, 1969 to October 21, 1974.
Robert L. Taylor
Robert L. Taylor, born in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1924, is the founder and president of the Antique Airplane Association Inc. as well as co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Airpower Museum with...
Robert L. Taylor, born in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1924, is the founder and president of the Antique Airplane Association Inc. as well as co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Airpower Museum with...
Robert Templeton (American artist)
Robert Templeton (May 11, 1929 – July 16, 1991) was an American artist.
Robert Templeton (May 11, 1929 – July 16, 1991) was an American artist.
Roberto Garcia Lachner
Roberto Garcia Lachner, is a triathlete from the country of Costa Rica, who specializes in freestyle swimming, but also competes in amateur road bicycle racing.
Roberto Garcia Lachner, is a triathlete from the country of Costa Rica, who specializes in freestyle swimming, but also competes in amateur road bicycle racing.
Romaine Fielding
Romaine Fielding (May 22, 1867 – December 15, 1927), was an American actor, screenwriter and film director.
Romaine Fielding (May 22, 1867 – December 15, 1927), was an American actor, screenwriter and film director.
Ron Hennessey
Father Ron Hennessey was a Roman Catholic priest and missionary.
Father Ron Hennessey was a Roman Catholic priest and missionary.
Rose Marie Pangborn
Rose Marie Pangborn (1932-1990) was an American scientist, born in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Rose Marie Pangborn (1932-1990) was an American scientist, born in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Roswell Garst
Roswell Garst (June 13, 1898 - November 4, 1977) was an American farmer and seed company executive.
Roswell Garst (June 13, 1898 - November 4, 1977) was an American farmer and seed company executive.
Roy Wilson (baseball)
Roy Edward Wilson (September 13, 1896, Foster, Iowa – December 3, 1969, Clarion, Iowa) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Roy Edward Wilson (September 13, 1896, Foster, Iowa – December 3, 1969, Clarion, Iowa) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Russell S. Doughten
Russell S. Doughten Jr. is a film-maker and producer of numerous Christian short films and feature-length movies.
Russell S. Doughten Jr. is a film-maker and producer of numerous Christian short films and feature-length movies.
Samuel Parker (Oregon politician)
Samuel Parker (1806-1886) was an American pioneer of the Oregon Country, in what was to become the state of Oregon.
Samuel Parker (1806-1886) was an American pioneer of the Oregon Country, in what was to become the state of Oregon.
Sharon Needles
Betty Blowtorch was an all-female American hard rock band from Southern California.
Betty Blowtorch was an all-female American hard rock band from Southern California.
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.
Steve Barnhart
Steve Barnhart (born in 1961 in Iowa) was president of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW), from September 2006 to January 2009.
Steve Barnhart (born in 1961 in Iowa) was president of Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW), from September 2006 to January 2009.
Tana Goertz
Tana Goertz (born Tana Colaizzi) was one of the candidates for the title of Donald Trump's The Apprentice in the television show's third season.
Tana Goertz (born Tana Colaizzi) was one of the candidates for the title of Donald Trump's The Apprentice in the television show's third season.
Thomas E. Ackerman
Thomas E. Ackerman (sometimes credited as Thomas Ackerman) is an American cinematographer.
Thomas E. Ackerman (sometimes credited as Thomas Ackerman) is an American cinematographer.
Tom Fiegen
Tom Fiegen is an American attorney and Democratic Party politician.
Tom Fiegen is an American attorney and Democratic Party politician.
Verne Mason
Verne Rheem Mason (born Wapello, Iowa, August 8, 1889, died Miami, Florida, November 16, 1965, age 76) was an eminent internist and associate of Howard Hughes.
Verne Rheem Mason (born Wapello, Iowa, August 8, 1889, died Miami, Florida, November 16, 1965, age 76) was an eminent internist and associate of Howard Hughes.
Virginia A. Myers
Virginia A. Myers (born 1927) is an American artist, professor, and inventor.
Virginia A. Myers (born 1927) is an American artist, professor, and inventor.
Vivienne Osborne
Vivienne Osborne (December 10, 1896 – June 10, 1961) was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Broadway theater and in silent and sound films.
Vivienne Osborne (December 10, 1896 – June 10, 1961) was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Broadway theater and in silent and sound films.
Warren Allen Smith
Warren Allen Smith (born 27 October 1921) is an American gay rights activist, writer and humanities humanist.
Warren Allen Smith (born 27 October 1921) is an American gay rights activist, writer and humanities humanist.
Warren Olney
Warren Olney was an American lawyer, environmentalist, and politician.
Warren Olney was an American lawyer, environmentalist, and politician.
Waukon Decorah
Waukon Decorah (c. 1780–1868), also known as Wau-kon-haw-kaw or "Snake-Skin", was a prominent Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) warrior and orator during the Winnebago War of 1827 and the Black Hawk Wa...
Waukon Decorah (c. 1780–1868), also known as Wau-kon-haw-kaw or "Snake-Skin", was a prominent Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) warrior and orator during the Winnebago War of 1827 and the Black Hawk Wa...
Wesley Bailey
Wesley Bailey (1808 – February 26, 1889) was an American newspaper editor and politician from New York.
Wesley Bailey (1808 – February 26, 1889) was an American newspaper editor and politician from New York.
Will Taylor
Will Taylor, (1853-1941) was a land speculator and the founder of North Bend, Washington in February 1889.
Will Taylor, (1853-1941) was a land speculator and the founder of North Bend, Washington in February 1889.
William Abbe
William Abbe (1800–1854) was an Iowa state senator and is believed to have been the first white settler in Linn County, Iowa.
William Abbe (1800–1854) was an Iowa state senator and is believed to have been the first white settler in Linn County, Iowa.
William B. Morgan
Dr. William B. Morgan is an American naval architect and renowned expert in propeller design.
Dr. William B. Morgan is an American naval architect and renowned expert in propeller design.
William Bell (tuba player)
William Bell was the premier player and teacher of the tuba in America during the first half of the 20th century.
William Bell was the premier player and teacher of the tuba in America during the first half of the 20th century.
William H. Worthington
William Hord Worthington (November 2, 1828–May 22, 1862) was an American lawyer, farmer and military officer.
William Hord Worthington (November 2, 1828–May 22, 1862) was an American lawyer, farmer and military officer.
William L. Perkins
William L. Perkins was an American architect of Chariton, Iowa.
William L. Perkins was an American architect of Chariton, Iowa.
William R. Peers
William R. Peers (June 14, 1914 - April 6, 1984) was a United States Army General, who is most notable for presiding over the Peers Commission investigation into the My Lai massacre and other si...
William R. Peers (June 14, 1914 - April 6, 1984) was a United States Army General, who is most notable for presiding over the Peers Commission investigation into the My Lai massacre and other si...
William W. Belknap
William Worth Belknap (September 22, 1829 – October 12, 1890) was a United States Army Major General, government administrator in Iowa, and United States Secretary of War.
William Worth Belknap (September 22, 1829 – October 12, 1890) was a United States Army Major General, government administrator in Iowa, and United States Secretary of War.
Winfield Bertrum Kinner
Winfield Bertrum "Bert" Kinner (December 16, 1882 – July 4, 1957) was an American aircraft engine designer and constructor.
Winfield Bertrum "Bert" Kinner (December 16, 1882 – July 4, 1957) was an American aircraft engine designer and constructor.
Yellow Thunder
Yellow Thunder (c. 1774–1874), was a chief of the Ho-Chunk (or Winnebago) tribe.
Yellow Thunder (c. 1774–1874), was a chief of the Ho-Chunk (or Winnebago) tribe.