Alacrity

The response to my query on facts about Iowa was about nil. So, I'm going to share this list of some of the notable University of Iowa alums:

Mildred Wirt Benson-Creator of the Nancy Drew mystery story collection. B.A., 1925; M.A. 1927, Journalism and Mass Communication

George Gallup-Founder of the Gallup Poll. B.A., 1923.

E.F. Linquist-Co-founder of American College Testing (ACT) Ph.D. Education, 1927

Richard W. Maibaum-Screenwriter and producer who wrote Broadway plays and thirteen James Bond scripts/films. B.A., 1931; M.A., 1932, Communication and Theatre Arts. Died 1991.

Tennessee Williams-Author of A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. B.A., 1938.

Gene Wilder-Comedic film and television actor whose credits include "Silver Streak," "Young Frankenstein," and "Stir Crazy." [and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!!!] B.A., 1955, Communication and Theatre Arts.