Located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America is the state of Iowa. Iowa is also popularly referred to as ‘The Hawkeye State’ and has been regarded as one of the safest states to live in the United States of America. With Des Moines as its capital and largest city, Iowa is surrounded by the Mississippi River, the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River, the former on the east and the two latter rivers on the west. Iowa is a state wherein so many distinguished personalities started their humble journey from. One of the most notable celebrities from Iowa has to be actor and human rights activist, Ashton Kutcher. The legendary John Wayne was also born in Iowa, wherein his birthplace is still preserved as a historic site. The state has also given rise to actors such as Elijah Wood, Danai Gurira, Johnny Carson and Brandon Routh. Athlete’s such as Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and upcoming professional wrestler Seth Rollins were also born in this state. Keep reading the list to know more celebrated individuals who are from Iowa.
Kurt Warner(American football player)
22 June 1971
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Lara Flynn Boyle(American actress)
24 March 1970
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Andy Williams(Singer, Art collector, Musician, Putita)
03 December 1927
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Bob Stoops(American football player)
06 September 1960
American
Donna Reed(American film actress)
27 January 1921
American
Joey Jordison(Guitarist, Musician, Record producer, Songwriter)
26 April 1975
American
Glenn Miller(Jazz musician, Bandleader, Composer, Music arranger, Conductor, Musician)
01 March 1904
American
Bret Bielema(Head coach)
13 January 1970
American
Al Jarreau(Singer, Singer-songwriter, Jazz musician, Social worker)
12 March 1940
American
Robert Ben Rhoades(Serial killer)
22 November 1945
American
Marc Andreessen(American entrepreneur)
09 July 1971
American
Sharon Needles(Singer)
28 November 1981
American
Randy Weaver(Soldier)
03 January 1948
American
Harrison Barnes(Basketball player)
30 May 1992
American
Michael Emerson(Actor)
07 September 1954
American
Mamie Eisenhower(Former First Lady of the United States)
14 November 1896
American
Grant Wood(American painter)
13 February 1891
American
Don Ed Hardy(tattoo artist)
31 December 1945
American
Mick Thomson(Musician, Guitarist)
03 November 1973
American
Lolo Jones(Sprinter, Bobsledder, Athletics competitor)
05 August 1982
American
Sid Wilson(disc jockey, musician)
20 January 1977
American
Fred Grandy(Television actor, Film actor, Actor, Politician, Radio personality)
29 June 1948
American
Bix Beiderbecke(Composer, Trumpeter, Jazz musician, Pianist)
10 March 1903
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Bob Feller(Baseball Player)
03 November 1918
American
Halston(Fashion designer, Costume designer)
23 April 1932
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Harriet Nelson(American singer)
18 July 1909
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