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This category covers questions about Iowa, a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Admitted on December 28, 1846, Iowa, whose name derives from the Native American tribe Ioway, is often known as the "Food Capital of the World." Iowa's capital and largest city is Des Moines.

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Where is the Colfax Historical Society Inc in Colfax Iowa located?

The address of the Colfax Area Historical Society is: Po Box 185, Colfax, CA 95713

What happened to Pittsburgh Des Moines steel company?

I worked for them, they were making a "one hole set" ,for years in the structural erections this was deemed unacceptable, causing lawsuit's worked for, elevated hydro-storage ,out of ,9th street at Des Moins, the water towers remained strong for some time. Reaganomics's ,steel prices , many other things including workplace injury's caused them to liquidate ,Minneapolis Brown , and ,CB. & I ,,sort of absorbed them. and much of their clientele.

What is the phone number of the Blank Park Zoo Foundation in Des Moines Iowa?

The address of the Blank Park Zoo Foundation is: 7401 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Distance from Des Moines IA to Mexico border?

Driving distance is 1857 kilometers (1154 miles). Flight distance (as the crow flies) is of 1567 kilometers (974 miles).

What does Iowa mainly produce?

The main thing that Iowa is know for growing is corn. If you visit the state of Iowa, you will see lots of corn fields.

What is RAGBRAI?

RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, is held the last full week of July ever summer. Register's is a reference to the Des Moines Register newspaper a sponsor of the event. The bike ride attracts cyclists from around the globe including numerous cycling clubs and has included such luminaries as Lance Armstrong. The six-day long event leads riders through a multitude of Iowa's city with each church (and in Iowa, there are many) competing to have the best pie in town. The event is so popular that only 10,000 cyclists are allowed in each days 68 mile average run. It is a non-competitive event done simply for the pleasure of the journey. It is a week filled with riding, eating, friends, family and fun. RAGBRAI XXXVII will be the 37th annual event in 2009.

What are the best hospitals in Iowa?

According to the US News and World Report rankings, here are the top 5 hospitals in the state:

  1. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City, IA)
  2. Genesis Medical Center (Davenport, IA)
  3. UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital (Cedar Rapids, IA)
  4. Iowa Methodist Medical Center (Des Moines, IA)
  5. Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)

What county in Iowa has a name that is a candy bar name?

Clarke County is a county in Iowa. Clark Bar is a milk chocolate peanut butter candy bar.

How long would it take to mail something from Des Moines IA to Iowa City IA?

5-6 weeks. They have to take a ship across the ocean which take about 3 weeks by itself

What are the 5 states border Iowa?

Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota

There are 7 states bordering Iowa, not 6.

What kinds of food are representational of Iowa?

Iowa leads the states in the production of corn.

What time do voting polls open in Iowa?

For state elections, most polling places open at 7:00am; a few polling places in small townships located outside the eleven-county metropolitan area may open as late as 10:00am. All polling places close at 8:00pm.

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How is farming in Iowa?

Iowa has a long growing season and it gets lots of rain. It also has 11,000 different kinds of soil, some of which are the richest, most productive soils in the world.

How did Iowa get that name?

Iowa's first people saw the land and named it Iowameaning "The Beautiful Land." Also the river running through Iowa was named The Iowa river before the state earned its statehood.

How many miles between Decorah Iowa and Des Moines Iowa?

670 miles taking this route:

  1. Take I-76 EAST from Denver to I-80 EAST to OMAHA, at END I-76 in NEBRASKA.
  2. Take I-80 EAST to DES MOINES.

What was the legal drinking age in Iowa in 1982?

The minimum drinking age in Iowa was 19 in 1981. Iowa lowered the minimum drinking age from 21 to 19 July 1, 1972, lowered it from 19 to 18 July 1, 1973, raised it from 18 to 19 July 1, 1978, and raised it from 19 to 21 July 1, 1986.

What is the appropriate age to be left home alone in the state of Iowa?

well, you must look at your child. think, is my child mauture enough to stay home alone? remember to tell him/her to not answer the door no matter what, and not answer the phone at all, unless you have caller ID and you or a fiend calls. depending on how old your child is, you shold alow him to play at a fiends house or out in your yard, but not indoors with other children. Also tell your child to come indoors after a certin time, such as when it gets dark. Something that you could do is tell your child to ONLY have fun, such as use the computer, watch cartoons, or play video games to ensure he is too preoccupied to do anything bad. hope this helped.

Where is the Iowa Alliance For Arts Education in Davenport Iowa located?

The address of the Iowa Alliance For Arts Education is: 1610 Prospect Dr, Davenport, IA 52803-3900

What is Iowa s state motto?

The nickname was adopted early in the state's history. First suggested by James G. Edwars as a tribute to Indian leader Chief Black Hawk. Two Iowa promoters from Burlington are believed to have popularized the name

How do you get from Des Moines IA to Sioux City IA by car?

  1. Take I-80 WEST to I-680 WEST towards NORTH OMAHA and SIOUX CITY at EXIT 27.
  2. Take I-680 WEST to I-29 NORTH towards SIOUX CITY at EXIT 13B.
  3. Take I-29 NORTH to Sioux City.

How many congressional representatives does Iowa have?

The Iowa General Assembly is the legislative branch of the state government of Iowa. The General Assembly is composed of the Iowa Senate and the House of Representatives. The General Assembly consists of 50 senators elected to four-year terms and 100 representatives elected to two-year terms.

What is the legal smoking age in Iowa?

18 in some tribal casinos, 19 in other tribal casinos, and 21 in the non-tribal casinos.