1. Iowa became a state: On July 22, 1846, the United States government officially recognized Iowa as the 29th state in the Union.

2. Birth of a famous Iowan: On July 22, 1890, legendary American pilot and businessman Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Although not originally from Iowa, Wright has strong ties to the state, having designed several notable buildings throughout his career in cities such as Mason City and Cedar Rapids.

3. Iowa City Flood: On July 22, 1993, a catastrophic flood swept through Iowa City, causing unprecedented damage and claiming several lives. The flood was caused by several days of heavy rainfall and eventually reached levels that had not been seen in over a century.

4. Iowa State Fair: July 22 marks the beginning of one of Iowa's most beloved cultural events: the annual Iowa State Fair. Taking place in Des Moines, the fair attracts visitors from all over the state (and beyond) with its wide range of attractions, including carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, and famous food vendors.

5. Iowa Cubs set attendance record: On July 22, 2000, the Iowa Cubs minor league baseball team broke its single-game attendance record, with over 14,000 fans packing the team's home stadium in Des Moines. The team went on to win the game against the Omaha Royals, marking a memorable day in the history of Iowa sports.