Here are five interesting facts about February 29 in Iowa history:

1. Leap Day Blizzard of 1888: On February 29, 1888, a massive blizzard struck Iowa and other states in the Midwest. The storm killed hundreds of people and caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.

2. John Lewis was born on Leap Day: John Lewis, a civil rights leader and politician, was born on February 29, 1940. Lewis spent his life advocating for racial equality and was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

3. Iowa's 2004 Democratic caucuses fell on Leap Day: On February 29, 2004, Iowa held its Democratic caucuses. John Kerry won the Iowa caucuses and went on to win the Democratic nomination for president later that year.

4. In 1892, Iowa declared February 29 as "Bachelor's Day": In 1892, Iowa declared February 29 as "Bachelor's Day," a holiday where unmarried women could ask men to marry them without fear of social stigma.

5. One Leap Day baby became a famous Iowa wrestler: Dan Gable, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most successful wrestlers in history, was born on February 29, 1948. Despite only technically having a birthday every four years, Gable went on to become one of the greatest athletes in Iowa history.