Iowa was a part of New France, but was sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Its settlers were mostly farmers: Iowa is part of the Corn Belt and is often known as the "Food Capital of …

Jul 5, 2025 · Facts about Iowa, including the capital, number of electoral votes, state symbols, iconic local foods, popular tourist attractions, famous people, sports teams, fun facts, and more.

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Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a population of 3.19 million. [11] The state's capital, most populous city, and largest metropolitan area fully located …

Jan 15, 2026 · Iowa, Midwestern U.S. state that forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. It was admitted to the union as the 29th state on …

Jan 18, 2024 · Iowa, a Midwestern state in the United States, is framed by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers to the west. It shares its borders with Minnesota to the …

Welcome to Iowa.gov, the hub for information on government, education, business regulations, health, transparency, and more. Check for construction, winter road conditions, plow locations, and plow …

Welcome to Iowa.gov, the hub for information on government, education, business regulations, health, transparency, and more. Check for construction, winter road conditions, plow locations, and plow …

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