belt. Henry B. Tippie, businessman in the NYSE Hall of Fame was born Belle Plaine Tom McLaury, outlaw cowboy; grew up in Belle Plaine. Earl Moran, 20th century pin-up and glamour artist was born in Belle Plaine in 1893. Hap Moran, New York Giants football star, was born in Belle Plaine in 1901. Lonnie Nielsen, professional golfer, was born in Belle Plaine in 1953. Frank Wearne, raced seven times in the Indianapolis 500 Rod Rust, former New England Patriots Head Coach coached Belle Plain High School in 1954-1955 Henry Tippie, businessman, was born in Belle Plaine References External links Official City Website Cities in Benton County, Iowa Cities in Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa metropolitan area 1862 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1862