1854 in Iowa
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Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Stephen P. Hempstead (D) (January 1 - December 9) James W. Grimes (W) (December 9â31)
Events
- August 7 - James W. Grimes wins the gubernatorial election, beating Curtis Bates.[1]
- October 25â27 - The first Iowa State Fair was held in Fairfield.[2]
See also
- 1854 in the United States
