2011 in Iowa

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The following is a list of events of the year 2011 in Iowa.

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Chet Culver (D) (January 1-14) Terry Branstad (R) (January 14 - December 31)

Events

• January 14 - Terry Branstad becomes the governor of Iowa.[1]
• February 20 - University of Iowa Wrestling wins the Big Ten title.[2]
• April 9 - An EF3 tornado caused severe damage in Mapleton where over 100 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, and there were 14 injuries. Another EF4 tornado touched down in Pocahontas County where one house was flattened and swept off its foundation, and a combine, estimated at 30,000 pounds (14,000 kg), was tossed roughly 100 yards.[3][4]
• June-August - 2011 Missouri River floods caused damage and closure of buildings and roads across eastern Iowa.[5]
• October 30 - "Field of Dreams" property in Dyersville is sold to Go the Distance Baseball LLC.[6]

See also

2011 in the United States

References

1. "Terry E. Branstad". National Governors Association. 1983-01-13. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
2. "Hawkeyes Win Big Ten Regular Season Title With 19-12 Victory at Minnesota". University of Iowa Athletics. 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
3. "Storm Events Database - Event Details | National Centers for Environmental Information". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
4. "Storm Events Database - Event Details | National Centers for Environmental Information". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
5. "Summer 2011 | The Missouri River Floods". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
6. ""Field of Dreams" property in Iowa sold - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2011-10-30. Retrieved 2024-11-25.