On the Cover: No photographs of Chief Poweshiek are thought to exist, but this painting, in Thomas McKenney and James Hall’s “History of the Indian Tribes of North America” is the most iconic image of the legendary Meskwaki chief. Cover design by Dug Campbell
Volume 6, Issue No. 6, November/December 2014
- Publisher’s Perspective: Veteran grateful for Honor Flight by Michael Swanger
- Historical Happenings
- Preserving a musical heritage
- Founder’s Column: Who qualifies as an Iowan? by Mike Chapman
- Poweshiek: His power, politics and people by Thomas Burnell Colbert
- Iowa Country Roads: The most beautiful Christmas tree I have ever seen by Arvid Huisman
- Edna Griffin: Iowa’s Civil Rights movement pioneer by Jessica Lowe
- What’s in a Name: Tracing Denison’s growth from humble beginnings by Mark Yontz
- Merle Hay Mall changed retail trends by Michael Swanger
- Duke Nelson was a world champion swimmer by Alan F. Nelson
- Book Review: The history of stained glass church windows by Bill Sherman
- Iowa History Journal Quiz
- Letters to the Editor
On the Cover: Few stories about the American Civil War are as heart-tugging, unique and relatively unknown (until now) as that of the six Littleton brothers from Louisa County, Iowa, all of whom died as the result of their military service during the Civil War. Writer John Busbee explores their fascinating story, augmented by exclusive artwork created by Iowa City artist Will Thomson. Cover design by Dug Campbell.
Volume 6, Issue No. 5, September/October 2014
- Publisher’s Perspective: Go the distance by Michael Swanger
- Historical Happenings
- Leo Novak: He was a winner, from Iowa to Army by Buck Turnbull
- Littleton brothers: They gave ‘the last full measure of devotion’ by John Busbee
- Founder’s Column: Tour of USS Iowa inspires awe pride by Mike Chapman
- Iowa Country Roads: Nothing to do? by Arvid Huisman
- Smith Brookhart: Renegade Republican by John Skipper
- What’s in a Name: Railroad led to creation of Ames by Mark Yontz
- ‘Nothing runs like a Deere’ by Michael Swanger
- High notes, low notes. Observations of a jazz musician on tour by Robert Weast
- Book Review: Iowa’s one-room country schools by Bill Sherman
- Iowa History Quiz
- Letters to the Editor
On the Cover: It’s been more than 27 years since Iowa television icons Duane Ellet and Floppy left the airwaves, but memories of the dynamic duo remain strong in the hearts and minds of thousands of Iowans. Photo courtesy of Jeff Stein/TotallyIowa.com
Volume 6, Issue No. 4, July/August 2014
- Publisher’s Perspective: For the love of Floppy and the Fair by Michael Swanger
- Historical Happenings
- Jack Dittmer: Elkader’s hero for the ages by Mike Chapman
- Founder’s Column: Admiring the beauty of Iowa’s bountiful land by Mike Chapman
- Puppy Love: Popularity of Duane & Floppy endures by Jeff Stein
- Iowa Country Roads: The joy of dawn by Arvid Huisman
- When Iowa ruled Washington, D.C. by Jerry Harrington
- What’s in a Name: Centerville now mines manufacturing, retail, rec by Mark Yontz
- Exploring Old Man River by Michael Swanger
- Iowa’s circus roots run deep by Peter W. Wagner
- Book Review: Soike chronicles Iowa’s underground railroad
- Iowa History Quiz
- Letters to the Editor
On the Cover: The Amana VIP Golf Tournament in Iowa City was legendary for attracting professional golfers and big-name entertainers. Among them was Greg Stadler (pictured), who at the time this photo was taken on June 28, 1982, was the leading money-winner on the PGA tour. Photo by Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Volume 6, Issue No. 3, May/June 2014
- Publisher’s Perspective: Memories of Younkers by Michael Swanger
- Historical Happenings
- Iowa’s Jet Aces of the Korean War by Michael W. Vogt
- Founder’s Column: The day Gable wrestled “Goober” by Mike Chapman
- Star power made Amana VIP legendary by Bob Denney
- Iowa Country Roads: Simply speaking by Arvid Huisman
- Dorothy Garlock’s timeless tales of romance by John Skipper
- What’s in a Name: Decorah takes pride in Norwegian heritage by Mark Yontz
- Summer fun at Adventureland by Michael Swanger
- Iowa: The land of hope and promise by Bob Weast
- Book Review: Hollywood stuntman Jock Mahoney by Mike Chapman
- Iowa History Quiz
- Letters to the Editor
On the Cover: No one person is credited for feeding the world’s population more than Dr. Norman Borlaug, a Cresco, Iowa native, who used his high school wrestling experience to tackle an even bigger chore.
Volume 6, Issue No. 2, March/April 2014
- Founder’s Column: Swangers taking over daily IHJ operations by Mike Chapman
- Publisher’s Perspective: Carrying the torch for Iowa History Journal by Michael Swanger
- The Iowan Who Saved A Billion Lives: Celebrating the legacy, global inspiration and centennial of Dr. Norman Borlaug by John Busbee
- Iowa’s Own Marilyn: Actress left Clarinda to become Hollywood star by Michael Swanger
- Country Roads: Home cures of yesterday actually worked by Arvid Huisman
- Road To The Final Four: How Drake basketball nearly won it all in ’68-69 by Larry Cotlar
- What’s In A Name: Storm Lake linked by water and unique history by Mark Yontz
- More Than A Sock Monkey: Fox River from Osage makes outdoor footwear by John Skipper
- Deal Maker: Iowan Hopkins became FDR’s trusted advisor by Jerry Harrington
- Book Review: Basketball broadcaster became “Real McCoy” by Jeff Stein
- Historical Happenings
- Iowa History Quiz
- Letters To The Editor
Volume 6, Issue No. 1, January/February 2014
- Publisher’s Perspective: Five years behind us… ready for the grand future by Mike Chapman
- JFK Assassination: Tragic moment in history has Iowa connections by Bill Sherman
- Adventures of Harriet: Des Moines girl becomes TV legend by John Busbee
- Country Roads: This great rumble fizzled at the end by Arvid Huisman
- No Hawkeye star ever stood taller than Chuck Darling by Buck Turnbull
- Shooting down Bonnie & Clyde legend in Dexter by Mark Yontz
- The Way We Were: Dress hats were once common attire in Iowa by John McNeer
- What’s In A Name: Little Brown Church put Nashua on map by John Skipper
- Dairy business in Des Moines now an Iowa tradition by Jeff Stein
- Book Review: New book on Lincoln has strong Iowa angle by Mike Chapman
- Farmer Burns: The Founding Father of Iowa Wrestling
- Iowa History Quiz
- Letters to the Editor