Here are five interesting facts about November 2 in Iowa history:

1. In 1858, the first railroad reached Council Bluffs, Iowa. This event marked a significant moment in Iowa's transportation history, facilitating trade and commerce in the region.

2. In 1875, the state of Iowa completed the construction of the first capitol building in Des Moines. The building was made out of brick and limestone and is still used as a government building today.

3. In 1920, Iowa elected its first female representative to the United States Congress. Winnifred Stanley won the election and served one term from 1921 to 1923.

4. In 1960, John F. Kennedy visited Des Moines during his presidential campaign. He spoke at the Des Moines Coliseum, delivering his famous speech on the "New Frontier" and winning the presidential election a few weeks later.

5. In 1990, the Iowa State Cyclones football team scored a historic upset against the then-undefeated, #1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Cyclones won the game 19-10, and the upset ranks among the biggest in college football history.