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The team name for the University of Iowa, being the largest and first recognized public college in the state of Iowa is based on the state nickname of the "Hawkeye State" which was first suggested by James G. Edwars as a tribute to Indian Chief Black Hawk.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoIowa is a native American word that means- 'beautifil land'.
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∙ 12y agoThere was an Indian tribe called the Ioway Indians.
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∙ 13y agoIowa got its name from the Indians living there at the time. The Ioway French for beautiful lands, and grey dustey heads.
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How did the Iowa state cyclones get there name?
The Iowa State Cyclones got the name "Cyclones" when the took out Northwestern 37 to 0. The next day the headline said "Northwestern taken out by a Cyclone". That's when Iowa State decided that Cyclones would be a fitting name for them.
What is Iowa's state mammal?
Iowa has no official state mammal.
What number state is Iowa?
29
Who won the first Iowa versus Iowa State football game?
Iowa State won by the score of 16-8 on October 1, 1894 in Iowa City.
How many state senators does Iowa have?
2. There is always 2 senators in every state, but this does not go for representatives.
What is the name of the college in Ames Iowa?
Iowa State University
What is name of Iowa's state song?
the state song is The song of Iowa
What is the name of Iowa's state song?
the state song is The song of Iowa
What is the name of the state flower for Iowa?
Wild rose is the official state flower in Iowa.
What is the nick name for the state OF IOWA?
The Hawkeye State
Is Iowa a proper noun?
Yes, Iowa is a proper noun, it is the name of a state.
What is Iowa's Nick name?
The Hawkeye State
How did the Iowa state cyclones get there name?
The Iowa State Cyclones got the name "Cyclones" when the took out Northwestern 37 to 0. The next day the headline said "Northwestern taken out by a Cyclone". That's when Iowa State decided that Cyclones would be a fitting name for them.
What is the name of Iowas state dog?
Iowa doesn't have a state dog.
What is the name of the Iowa state basketball team?
Cyclones!
What are two state's in the united state's that have a four letter name?
Ohio and Iowa
How many states are there in the state of Iowa?
Iowa is the only state in the state of Iowa.
