American History

Iowa Town Says Its Owed Thousands for Trump Rally Security. On November 3, Fmr. President Donald Trump flew to Sioux City, Iowa, to attend a campaign rally supporting Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Chuck Grassley.

Popular Iowa Pop Corn Company Is a Famous Worldwide Treat. Founded in 1914 in Sioux City, Iowa, The American Pop Corn Company is the oldest popcorn operation in the United States.

Discover the impressive 133-year history of the jukebox. National Jukebox Day celebrates the ever-evolving music players' remarkable past, present, and future.

One U.S. state claims the Cranberry Capital of the World title. This state is the national and world-leading producer of cranberries, harvesting more than 60 percent of the nation's cranberry crop.

Figuring out how to honor Veterans Day can sometimes feel like a challenge. So what's the best way to express gratitude to the people who have served? Here are a few ideas for thanking the veterans we come across on Veterans Day and throughout our lives...

A Small Fraction of Americans Serve in the United States Military. Veterans Day on Nov 11 is established to honor our military veterans, recognizing those who served in the United States Armed Forces.

A Grateful Nation Celebrates the U.S. Marine Corps. 247th Year. On November 10, 1775, in the lead-up to the American Revolution, the Continental Congress established two battalions of Marines.

Daylight Savings Time Is the Worst Day of the Year. The first Sunday in November each year, most Americans turn their clocks back 1 hour to observe DST. I say most because Arizona and Hawaii forgo the occasion.

Dubuque to DC 2023 Honor Flight is Scheduled for Departure. Honor Flight of Dubuque and the Tri-States have designated May 22 and 23rd as the dates for 2023 trips to visit the nation's memorials in Washington, D.C.

Trump Comes to Iowa to Rally for Grassley & Reynolds. The event will be at the Sioux Gateway Airport, with doors opening at 2 p.m. and Trump expected to address the crowd at 7 p.m.