Sports
What team did Vince Lombardi famously coach in the 1960s?
The Green Bay Packers
What is the name of a machine used to harvest grain?
Combine
Which U.S. President resigned due to the Watergate scandal?
Richard Nixon
What river flows through Decorah, contributing to its scenic landscapes
Upper Iowa River
What year did Iowa become a state?
1846
What team won the "Miracle" World Series in 1969?
The New York Mets
What crop is used to make bread
Wheat
What major project, completed in 1869, connected the eastern and western U.S. by rail?
The Transcontinental Railroad
What natural feature in Decorah is known for its picturesque waterfall and is a popular local attraction?
Dunning's Spring
What Native American tribe is Iowa named after?
The Ioway tribe
What team did Bill Russell play for during his career?
Boston Celtics
What breed of cow is known for its high butterfat milk, often used in cream and cheese?
Jersey
What woman is famous for her role in the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What organization in Decorah is dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds and plant varieties?
Seed Savers Exchange
What popular ice cream treat was invented in Onawa Iowa in 1920?
The Eskimo Pie
Who was known as "The Golden Bear"?
Jack Nicklaus
What is the name of the nutrient-rich material made from decomposed organic matter?
Compost
What was the name of the program that provided jobs during the Great Depression, creating roads, parks, and schools?
The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
What is the name of the historic mill in Decorah, built in 1851, and now part of the Vesterheim Museum's Heritage Park?
Painter-Bernatz Mill
Which legendary actor, known for Western films, was born in Winterset, Iowa, in 1907?
John Wayne
What famous quarterback wore number 16 for the San Francisco 49ers?
Joe Montana
What do you call irrigation that delivers water directly to plant roots, conserving water?
Drip Irrigation
What deadly virus caused a worldwide pandemic in 1918?
The Spanish Flu
Where is the steyer Opera House located?
Above the Hotel Winneshiek.
Where can you find the worlds largest frying pan?
Brandon Iowa