Iowa

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People born in Iowa include frontiersman "Buffalo Bill" Cody born in Scott County, baseball player bob Feller born in Van Meter, statistician George Gallup born in Jefferson, U.S. President Herbert Hoover born in West Branch, bandleader Glenn Miller born in Clarinda, U.S. Vice President Henry Wallace born in Adair County, and actor John Wayne born in Winterset.

Iowa is surrounded by Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.

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Before 2006, Southeastern Indiana (Nashville, IN and it’s surroundings) observed Daylight Saving Time in the Central Time Zone; however, the majority of the state did not observe the change in time, spending summer months in Central Time & winter months in Eastern Time.

In 2005, the state legislature voted to begin observing DST & April 2006 was the first time the state as a whole sprung forward.

The majority of the state is now on Eastern Time all year long, while SE Indiana remains in Central Time.

The highest temperature recorded in Iowa is 118*F

California is in the Pacific Time Zone, two hours behind Iowa's Central Time Zone. Thus, if it's 10pm in Iowa, it's 8pm in California.

In Iowa, spring weather is typically mild with temperatures ranging from 40-60°F in March and increasing to 60-70°F in May. Spring in Iowa can also bring rain showers and occasionally thunderstorms as the season progresses. Overall, spring is a transitional season in Iowa as the state emerges from winter and prepares for summer.

The geographic center of Iowa is located in Story County, near the town of Ames. It is marked by a monument that signifies the exact spot of the state's center point.

The hottest recorded temperature in Iowa is 118°F (47.8°C), which occurred on July 20, 1934 in Keokuk.

Iowa is known for being a leading agricultural state in the United States, particularly in corn and soybean production. It is also home to the Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest in the presidential election cycle.

Iowa lies in the humid continental zone and generally has hot summers, cold winters, and wet springs.

Temperatures vary widely during the year, with an annual average of 49°F (9°C). The state averages 166 days of full sunshine and 199 cloudy or partly cloudy days. Des Moines, in the central part of the state, has a normal daily maximum temperature of 86°F (30°C) in July and a normal daily minimum of 10°F (-4°C) in January. The record low temperature for the state is -47°F (-44°C), established at Washta on 12 January 1912 and recorded again on Elkader on 3 February 1996; the record high is 118°F (48°C), registered at Keokuk on 20 July 1934. Annual precipitation averaged 34.7 in (88 cm) at Des Moines (1971-2000); statewide, snowfall averages 30 in (76 cm) annually and relative humidity averages 72%.

Landforms in Iowa include caves and hills. The largest landforms in Iowa are the Southern Iowa Drift Plains. Other landforms in Iowa include the Northwest Iowa Plain and the Paleozoic Plateau.

Iowa is in the US Central Standard Time Zone which is the same as GMT -6, UTC -6, and Military Zulu time zone S (Sierra).

The absolute location of Ottumwa, Iowa is 41.0200° N latitude and 92.4115° W longitude.

Iowa has a variety of minerals, including gypsum, limestone, coal, and clay. Other minerals found in Iowa include limestone, basalt, calcite, and dolomite. Iowa also has some deposits of lead and zinc.

It only takes moments since they share a common border. lol I would have to agree..it depends on where you are. If you are in Dubuque or Marquette. You get in your car and drive over the bridge. tech. speaking the border is half way across the water,so you could walk or drive half way across the bridge and be in WI.

I recommend checking a reliable weather website or app for the most accurate and up-to-date forecast for Des Moines, Iowa tomorrow.

Iowa is divided into five main land regions: the Driftless Area, the Des Moines Lobe, the Southern Iowa Drift Plain, the Iowan Surface, and the Missouri Alluvial Plain. Each region varies in topography, geology, and agriculture.

no there are only thirteen states that caucus

Yes, there are some gemstones that can be found in Iowa, such as geodes, quartz crystals, and fossils. However, the quantity and quality of gemstones in Iowa may not be as abundant as in other states known for gemstone mining.

Iowa City experiences a range of weather throughout the year. Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping below freezing, while summers are warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Spring and fall can be mild with fluctuating temperatures.

Iowa holds the first presidential caucus in the United States, giving it significant media attention and influence on the nomination process. Candidates use the Iowa caucus as a momentum builder and a test of their campaign organization and appeal to voters. Winning or performing well in Iowa can set the tone for the rest of the primaries.