1. Birth of Bob Feller: On September 5, 1918, Bob Feller, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, was born in Van Meter, Iowa. Feller spent his entire 18-year career with the Cleveland Indians and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

2. First Day of School in Des Moines: On September 5, 1853, the first day of school was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The classes were held in a small, one-room schoolhouse with just one teacher and 30 students.

3. Truman Campaigns in Iowa: On September 5, 1948, President Harry Truman made a campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa. He spoke to a crowd of over 20,000 and encouraged them to support his re-election campaign.

4. Iowa State Fair: The Iowa State Fair, one of the largest state fairs in the country, typically takes place in late August through early September. On September 5, 2019, the fair set a new attendance record with over 1.1 million visitors over the 11-day event.

5. Sioux City Airshow: The Sioux City Airshow, held annually in September, brings together some of the best pilots in the world for a thrilling display of aerial acrobatics. The event draws thousands of spectators to Sioux City, Iowa each year.