Thirty years ago, as the year struck 1986, Iowa played UCLA in the Rose Bowl. The Richards family made the journey in a trip that is still remembered and loved. When it was announced that Iowa would be returning, it was time for a repeat. However, this year there were a few extra attendees and those who were kids years ago were now parents.
For my childhood Rose Bowl, I fell asleep halfway through the game. Too much family fun had worn me out. Kyle, on the other hand, fell asleep on the way to the parade and then not until late that evening. She loved every minute of the spectacle though. There were floats, princesses, bus rides, lots of black and gold and cupcakes. It was a dream. She saw firsthand the spirit of Iowa and its Hawks, which cannot be beat. We might not return again, but this trip was just as memorable as the first.
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