Ronald Reagan enjoys the Drake Relays in 1974. Reagan used to broadcast the Drake Relays in the 1930s, then went on to work as the chief sports announcer for WHO in Des Moines. In 1974 Reagan was the Governor of California. Sitting next to Reagan…
Runners jockey for position during the 1978 Mens Distance Medley Relay. Visable teams include Auburn, Drake, Bowling Green, Minnesota, and Iowa. Baylor won the event with a time of 9:37.03.
Steve Scott runs in the 5,000-Meter Run or the 800-Meter Run. Scott became the first athlete at Relays to win three different individual events. He won the 5,000-Meter Run in 1982 (13:52.15), the 800-Meter Run in 1980 (1:46.79) and the Mile…
Suzy Hamilton accepts a flag from a staff member after winning the 800-Meter Special Invitational Run with a time of 2:03.65. Suzy Favor Hamilton has won 7 U.S. National Championships and is a 3-time Olympian.
This house on 37th Street was built in 1909 and is still standing. It was the home of Gardner Cowles and his wife Florence. Mr. Cowles was a banker, publisher and politician. He served two terms as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. In…
