Iowa, US

About

Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States within the Great Plains region. It is bordered by Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Iowa is considered an agricultural powerhouse.

Some key facts about Iowa:

• Capital: Des Moines
• Population: Around 3.2 million
• Area: 56,273 square miles
• Nickname: The Hawkeye State

Iowa’s landscape consists of gently rolling plains and farmland, with the Missouri River and Mississippi River forming western borders. The state also contains larger cities along the rivers as well as small, rural towns. Iowa has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons.

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Iowa’s economy and culture. The state leads the nation in corn and soybean production as well as hog and egg farming. Other industries include manufacturing, insurance, and renewable energy.

Culturally, Iowa is rooted in its heartland heritage but also home to urban centers. The capital Des Moines serves as a business and cultural hub. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are major research institutions.

Iowa has been a politically influential state, hosting the first presidential nominating caucuses. It was an early leader in civil rights and recognizing gay marriage. The state has a "first in the nation" caucus status.

In summary, Iowa exemplifies the agricultural tradition, heartland values, and political significance of America’s breadbasket states while also offering urban amenities. Iowa’s mix of rural charm and cosmopolitan assets make it a unique Midwestern destination.

Quick Facts about Iowa

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Geography

Iowa is located at 42°0'1"N 93°30'2"W (42.0002654, -93.5004916). It has 6 neighbors: Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin and South Dakota.

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The largest city of Iowa is Indiana with a population of 820,445. Other cities include, Des Moines population 212,312, Cedar Rapids population 134,027, Davenport population 101,799 and Sioux City population 82,651. See all Iowa cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Iowa.

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People born in Iowa, including tractor developer John Froelich, Olympic wrestler Glen Brand, writer Marlo Morgan, .

List

• A. Wallis Lloyd (German-American writer) he was born in 04/05/1962
• Rex Taylor (screenwriter) he was born in 01/11/1889
• Winton Hoch (cinematographer) he was born in 31/07/1905
• Kiersten Warren (American actress) she was born in 04/11/1965
• Sarah Utterback (American actress) she was born in 12/01/1982
• Thomas Braden (American journalist) he was born in 22/02/1917
• Marilyn Eastman (American actress) she was born in 17/12/1933
• Carl Magee (American lawyer and publisher) he was born in 01/01/1872
• Amotz Plessner (American composer) he was born in 20/12/1962
• Paul McCracken (American economist) he was born in 29/12/1915
• Eugene Burton Ely (American aviation pioneer) he was born in 21/10/1886
• Edwin H. Colbert (American paleontologist) he was born in 28/09/1905
• Archie Stout (American cinematographer) he was born in 30/03/1886
• Lawrence Sullivan Ross (Governor of Texas, Confederate States of America general, Texas A&M University president (1838-1898)) he was born in 27/09/1838
• Patty Waters (American jazz musician) she was born in 11/03/1946
• Charles Edward Merriam (American political scientist) he was born in 15/11/1874
• John H. Morehead (American politician (1861-1942)) he was born in 03/12/1861
• Eddie Barefield (American musician) he was born in 12/12/1909

• Iowa , Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 3,109 people.