First Ever Alan Rice Hall of Fame Inductions to Take Place October 16 and 17 at the Wrestling Museum

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 | Wrestling | No Comments

From the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum‘s website:

Five of the greatest stars in Greco-Roman history and one of the most important political figures of the past decade – along with an Iowa family with a sensational wrestling background – will be honored on Oct. 16-17, 2009, at the inaugural inductions into the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions.

The hall is located in the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum here, and is named for Alan and Gloria Rice, a husband-and wife team that has been one of the most influential forces in American wrestling history. Greco-Roman wrestling is a style that allows only holds above the waist, and Alan Rice has been one of its staunchest advocates for half a century.

Continue reading for more details on the event as well as the featured guests and inductees…

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Mike to be on WHO Radio September 29th

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 | Iowa History Journal, Radio | No Comments

whoradioMike is scheduled to be interviewed on the Van & Bonnie show on WHO Radio on Tuesday, Sept 29 at 8:30 am. He will be talking about the Iowa History Journal.

You can listen to the broadcast live on whoradio.com or by clicking below
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 | Iowa History Journal | No Comments

Subscribe to Iowa History Journal today! You can now subscribe to Iowa History Journal either by printing off a subscription form and mailing it or by paying online with a credit card or PayPal account. It’s as easy as a few clicks away to get started receiving the magazine.

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Iowa History Journal Issue 4 Now Available

Friday, August 28th, 2009 | Iowa History Journal | No Comments

issue-number-4Issue number 4, August 2009, of the Iowa History Journal is now available.

Inside the issue:

  • Jack Trice, an ISU Icon
  • Wildlife Artist, Maynard Reece
  • Visiting Winnebago Industries
  • Indian Tribes in Iowa
  • Book Review: One-Room Schoolhouses
  • Iowa History Quiz
  • Columns by Iowans

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