It Happened in Iowa: Remarkable Events That Shaped History - Paperback

by Tammy Partsch (Author)

For most Americans, Iowa brings to mind endless acres of corn fields, one of the country's longest-running state fairs, and American Gothic, but few may know how it serendipitously became the birthplace of the most iconic apple, why thousands of cyclists brave the Midwestern heat and humidity to cross the entire state one week each year, or how a former Des Moines sports announcer became one of the White House's most popular residents. It Happened in Iowa goes behind the scenes to tell these stories and many more, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Hawkeye State.

Back Jacket

True Tales from the Hawkeye State--from the only funeral held during the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the creation of a prototype of the modern computer For most Americans, Iowa brings to mind endless acres of corn fields, one of the country's longest-running state fairs, and American Gothic, but few may know how it serendipitously became the birthplace of the most iconic apple, why thousands of cyclists brave the Midwestern heat and humidity to cross the entire state one week each year, or how a former Des Moines sports announcer became one of the White House's most popular residents. It Happened in Iowa goes behind the scenes to tell these stories and many more, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Hawkeye State. -Discover how the healing of a deaf custodian gave rise to an entirely new branch of medical study. -Relive the lethal shoot-out between Iowa law enforcement officers and the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde and their cohorts. -Learn why pieces of a meteorite that landed in Iowa farmland in 1879 ended up being sought after by the Smithsonian and by museums across Europe. -Read the story of how five school-age brothers pursued their dream to create what will forever be known as "The Greatest Show on Earth!" Tammy Partsch was born and raised just across the border from Iowa in Nebraska. In addition to writing, she organizes tours at Arbor Day Farm and plays the piano for a local high school choir. She lives in Nebraska City, Nebraska, with her husband, Dave, and their son.

Author Biography

Tammy Partsch was born and raised just across the border from Iowa in Nebraska. In addition to writing, she organizes tours at Arbor Day Farm and plays the piano for a local high school choir. Her past experiences include being a photographer, a bookseller, a journalist, a radio broadcaster, and a travel agent.