The University of Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa City
U Iowa Alumni
Potpourri
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17 of U Iowa's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners have attended this graduate program. This was the first Master of Fine Arts program in the US.
What is the Iowa Writer's Workshop?
100
These two players have had their jerseys retired within the last 3 years and each won the Naismith Memorial Trophy.
Who is Megan Gustafson, and Luka Garza
100
This Iowa City staple located on Clinton St. serves pizza slices for $1 every Sunday.
What is the Airliner?
100
This actor and businessman was the host of MTV's pranked.
Who is Ashton Kutcher?
100
At the time of its release in 1997, this movie was the highest-grossing of all time. This James Cameron flic tells a story at sea from 1912.
What is Titanic?
200
The year that the University of Iowa was founded. This year is a Prime Number.
When is 1847?
200
This is the sport Iowa has won the most NCAA championships in.
What is Wrestling?
200
This river flows through Iowa City cutting the University in half. It flows from north-central Iowa down to the Mississippi River. The Cedar River is a tributary of this river joining shortly before the Mississippi.
What is the Iowa River?
200
He is a 2 time Pro-Bowl and 1 time All-Pro Tight End in the NFL. His father Bruce is a former college football coach. His Nickname is: "The People's Tight End".
Who is George Kittle?
200
This underwear model also happens to be one of the best soccer players on the planet. He plays for Portugal's National Team and has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He also has the most followed Instagram account (other than @instagram).
Who is Christiano Ronaldo?
300
The four buildings that surround the Old Capital and make up the Pentacrest.
What are Macbride Hall, MacLean Hall, Schaffer Hall, and Jessup Hall?
300
This Iowa legend first showed up as a cartoon in 1948, and first arrived in Iowa stadium for a football game in 1959.
Who is Herky the Hawk?
300
Through their recent partnership "Strengthen, Grow, Evolve", with the Englert Theater, this non-profit has expanded to a 2nd location in Iowa City.
What is Film Scene?
300
This Hollywood legend is known for his acting, writing, and directing, often collaborating with Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks.
Who is Gene Wilder?
300
This US City is one of the most influential music cities in the country. Home to Jack White, Big Sean, Kid Rock, and the late great Aretha Franklin.
Where is Detroit, Michigan?
400
What building is currently being built directly next to the University Library.
What is the Stanley Museum of Art?
400
The last time Iowa played in the Rose Bowl, they faced this team from Palo Alto, California. Their MVP of the game was Christian McCaffery.
What is the Stanford Caridinal?
400
This statue in the Oakwood Cemetery stands about 9 feet tall and was created in 1913. It is a popular attraction around Halloween each year for local teenagers to visit.
What is the Black Angel?
400
a dorm on the University of Iowa campus after her. The dorm stands 10 stories tall and hosts 501 students. She served as the Iowa Board of Regents President from 1973 to 1981.
Who is Mary Louise Petersen?
400
This American City is not only the Bachelorette Capital of the World but is also considered the Athens of the South.
Where is Nashville?
500
The new University of Iowa President. She will take over on July 15, 2021.
Who is Barbra J. Wilson?
500
He played alongside Michael Jordan during the early 90s winning 3 NBA Titles with the Chicago Bulls. His #10 is retired by Iowa Men's Basketball.
Who is BJ Armstrong?
500
This standardized college admissions test is headquartered out of Iowa City on Dodge Street by I-80. The test was first introduced in 1959 by professor Everett Franklin Lindquist.
What is the ACT?
500
This Iowa alumnus was the 39th governor of Iowa (1983-1999), and the 42nd governor (2011-2017). He left the position to accept a nomination from President Trump to serve as the US ambassador to China (2017-2020).
Who is Terry Branstad?
500
Not only did he make an appearance in the Princess Bride, but this actor also grew up in Glencoe, Illinois before moving to Los Angeles by the time he was in high school. He is currently 44 years old and married to Jennifer Stone.
Who is Fred Savage?
