Iowa
Some of the key events about Iowa
- 1832The Black Hawk War resulted in the forced removal of Native American tribes from Iowa
- 1846Iowa became the 29th state to join the United States
- 1846The Potawatomi Trail of Death forced the relocation of Native Americans from Iowa to Kansas
- 1857The Spirit Lake Massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of 35-40 settlers
- 1869The first transcontinental railroad was completed across Iowa
- 1873A severe economic depression hit Iowa, causing widespread financial hardship
- 1876The first telephone in Iowa was installed in Keokuk
- 1930The Great Depression severely impacted Iowa's agricultural economy
- 1934The first corn hybrid seed was produced commercially in Iowa
- 1936A severe drought and heat wave devastated Iowa's crops and livestock
- 1940The world's first electronic digital computer was built at Iowa State University
- 1959The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium opened in Dubuque
- 1968A tornado outbreak in Iowa caused significant damage and loss of life
- 1972Iowa became the first state to pass a law protecting Native American graves
- 1988The Iowa State Fair was designated as one of the top events in North America
- 1993The Great Flood of 1993 caused extensive damage across Iowa
- 2004Iowa became a leader in wind energy production
- 2008Severe flooding in Iowa resulted in billions of dollars in damage
- 2009Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Iowa's economy and public health
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