Talk:List of people from Iowa

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Order of names[edit]

I would like to change the list of names to be Lastname, First--reason famous--DOB/DOD. Any objections?--Murdochst (talk) 16:25, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

With no objections being listed, I'll get started soon.--12.206.169.196 (talk) 18:09, 23 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Doh. last messagewas mine--Murdochst (talk) 18:09, 23 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Arrangement of names[edit]

Has anyone from the Iowa project ever considered rearranging the list breaking down people not only alphabetically but by categories indicating what they're most notable for such as Military/politics, athletics, entertainment, etc? For an example of what I mean you can check out List of people from Missouri. Takes a little work, but IMHO it looks nicer and helps the average Wikipedia user tell at a quick glance what a person on the list is famous for. Just something for you folks to consider. Have a great Wiki kinda day! Sector001 (talk) 20:52, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]