Iowa Rewind

This week in Iowa history.

Players and spectators on the original Field of Dreams baseball diamond in Dyersville, Iowa, with the new permanent stadium visible beyond the outfield corn.

Field of Dreams in Dyersville: Movie Magic, a 20-Year Feud, and an $80 Million Reboot

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A life-size dairy cow sculpted entirely from pale yellow butter, shown in profile against a black background.

The Butter Cow: How Iowa's State Fair Built a 600-Pound Legend

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An art museum gallery in Iowa

American Gothic: The Story Behind Iowa's Most Famous Painting

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The black-and-gold Herky the Hawk mascot statue on the University of Iowa campus, with stone academic buildings behind it.

Why Is Iowa Called the Hawkeye State? The Story Behind the Nickname

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