1. Iowan Birthday - November 27, 1857 was the birthdate of Iowa's 22nd Governor Clyde L. Herring. Herring was a staunch Democrat and served as Iowa Governor from 1933 until 1937. His administration is best known for creating the Iowa State Patrol.

2. Train Wreck - November 27, 1911, saw one of the deadliest train wrecks in Iowa history, causing the deaths of 10 people and injuring nearly 40 more. The Chicago Great Western Railroad train derailed near the town of Slater, Iowa, when the bridge over the Indian Creek failed.

3. Des Moines Marathon - The Des Moines Marathon started on November 27, 2005, and has since become an annual event for Iowa residents and visitors alike. Participants run through the scenic city streets of Des Moines and its surrounding suburbs, with course options ranging from a half marathon to a full marathon.

4. Black Friday Shooting - On November 27, 2020, a Black Friday shooting occurred at a mall in Waterloo, Iowa. The shooting resulted in the death of one person and injuries to another. The suspect was later apprehended by police.

5. Hawkeye Wrestling - November 27, 2016 marked the 54th annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series dual wrestling meet between Iowa State and the University of Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes emerged victorious over the Cyclones, winning 26-9. The Hawkeyes went on to win the Big Ten Conference championship that season.