1. In 1921, the Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa) was established in Cedar Falls. The college has since grown into a renowned institution offering over 90 undergraduate degrees and over 50 graduate programs.

2. The Iowa State Historical Museum in Des Moines opened its doors on October 25, 1987. The museum is home to countless artifacts and exhibits that highlight Iowa's rich history, from its earliest days as a frontier territory to modern times.

3. On October 25, 1886, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show performed for the first time in Des Moines. The show, which featured cowboys, Native Americans, and wild animals, toured the United States and Europe for over 30 years and became an iconic representation of the American West.

4. In 2008, Iowa native Shawn Johnson won the gold medal in women's gymnastics balance beam at the Beijing Olympics. Johnson's victory made her the first American to win gold in the event since 1984.

5. On October 25, 1945, Iowa Governor Robert D. Blue signed into law the first state aid to schools bill in the history of Iowa. The bill provided financial support to Iowa's public schools and laid the foundation for the modern education system in the state.