Business Leaders
This CEO named his company, which aims to ease traffic congestion, after how bored he felt sitting in traffic all the time.
Elon Musk
One of two amazing business teachers
Mr. Johnson or Mr. Hope
"Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge."
Simon Sinek
This grocery store was started in Iowa in 1930 with a commitment to their customers to have "a helpful smile in every aisle."
Hy-Vee
Showcasing five golden domes, this building serves as the seat of government for the State of Iowa.
Capitol Building
Before current CEO, Andy Jassy, took over, this leader founded a delivery company named after the world's largest rainforest.
Jeff Bezos
Roosevelt High School's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt, is best known for his leadership of this military unit in Cuba during the Spanish-American War - now the school's official mascot.
Roughriders
"Take care of the cents. The dollars will take care of themselves."
Thomas Jefferson
This Iowa company opened in Boone in 1938 which allowed customers to choose their own groceries, allowing for less burden on employees; which is why they are still closed on Sundays as well.
Fareway
Based in Des Moines as the AAA baseball affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, this team used to be called the Iowa Oaks, as their affiliation used to be with the Oakland A's.
Iowa Cubs
After serving under CEO, Steve Jobs, this leader now runs Apple
Tim Cook
Des Moines Roosevelt was established in this year.
1923
"If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way."
Martin Luther King, Jr
This company has provided financial services to central Iowa since 1879, and in 2004 purchased the naming rights to the local AAA baseball team's stadium in Des Moines.
Principal
Des Moines, meaning 'the land between two rivers' in French, is situated between the Des Moines river and this river, which was first mapped by Lewis and Clark in 1814.
Raccoon River
The CEO of real estate company, Berkshire Hathaway, this leader is often looked to for his investing knowledge and understanding of the stock market.
Warren Buffett
Roosevelt's football team allowed players on their roster from this school after their football program shut down.
Des Moines Hoover
Mark Cuban
The Iowa Star, Des Moines' first newspaper, was established in 1849, and now operates under this moniker.
Des Moines Register
A "sister city" to Des Moines, this city is located near the base of the famous Mt. Fujiyama and is known for its beautiful scenery and good food.
Kofu, Japan
An Iowa icon, Casey's General Store, was founded by this central Iowa icon, and sprint car dirt track racing enthusiast.
Donald Lamberti
The last line of the Roosevelt Fight Song
For the Blue and White! Fight! Fight!
"It is worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."
Queen Elizabeth II
The oldest continuously operating business in Iowa, this restaurant serves the town of Balltown (near Dubuque) since 1852.
Breitbach's Country Dining
This organization was founded in Des Moines in 1925. Its founding lawyers aimed to give a voice to Black attorneys who were otherwise excluded from other industry associations at that time.
National Bar Association