Iowa has been blessed with citizens of strong character who have made invaluable contributions to the state and to the nation. Written by a team of more than 150 scholars and writers, this title presents the rewarding lives of more than four hundred notable citizens of the Hawkeye State.

Written by an impressive team of more than 150 scholars and writers, the readable narratives include each subject's name, birth and death dates, place of birth, education, and career and contributions. Many of the names will be instantly recognizable to most Iowans; others are largely forgotten but deserve to be remembered. Beyond the distinctive lives and times captured in the individual biographies, readers of the dictionary will gain an appreciation for how the character of the state has been shaped by the character of the individuals who have inhabited it.