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Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state. Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.
- What is the best thing about Iowa?
- How old is Iowa?
- What is Iowa state flower?
- What is a fact about Iowa?
- Who first discovered Iowa?
- What is Iowa state Rock?
- Is Iowa rich or poor?
- What is the number 1 attraction in Iowa?
What is the best thing about Iowa?
One of the best things about Iowa is that there isn't a lot of traffic. There are almost never traffic jams, especially if you live in a small town or suburb. ... Here in Iowa, we have so much to offer: good jobs, peaceful, low-crime communities, a low cost of living, and so much more.
How old is Iowa?
Iowa was admitted to the union as the 29th state on Dec. 28, 1846. As a Midwestern state, Iowa forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west.
What is Iowa state flower?
Although no particular species of the flower was designated by the Legislature, the Wild Prairie Rose (Rosa Pratincola) is most often cited as the official flower. Wild roses are found throughout the state and bloom from June through late summer.
What is a fact about Iowa?
Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state. Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.
Who first discovered Iowa?
History of Iowa. In the summer of 1673, French explorers Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette traveled down the Mississippi River past the land that was to become the state of Iowa. The two explorers, along with their five crewmen, stepped ashore near where the Iowa river flowed into the Mississippi.
What is Iowa state Rock?
Rock collectors commonly refer to geodes from this region as “Keokuk geodes.” In keeping with the world-renowned status of the Iowa geodes, the Iowa General Assembly declared the geode as the official “State Rock” in 1967.
Is Iowa rich or poor?
Iowa is the thirty-first richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $19,674 (2000).
What is the number 1 attraction in Iowa?
1: Iowa State Capitol
While you can tour the Iowa State Capitol online via pictures and videos, this attraction is well worth a visit in person. The Capitol is impossible to miss, with its large 23-karat golden dome visible from anywhere nearby in Des Moines.
