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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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Is Iowa a city?

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Iowa city is a city in the state of Iowa. Original state capitol before moving to Des Moines. Home of the University of Iowa

What is the state mineral of Iowa?

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Iowa's state soil is Tama Soil

How do we pronounce Iowa?

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I-O-W-A

Where is the Clarke County Historical Society in Osceola Iowa located?

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The address of the Clarke County Historical Society is: 321 E Mclane St, Osceola, IA 50213-1452

What are the Young Drift Plains in Iowa like?

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The Northern Minnesota Drift and Lake Plains Section (MDL) covers the center of northern Minnesota. The MDL has complex surface geology, formed over many episodes of glaciation. It is characterized by deep (200-600ft [60-180m]) glacial deposits in outwash plains, lake plains, till plains, outwash channels, moraines, and drumlin fields.

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What is the third largest city in Iowa?

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Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa. Cedar Rapids.

How many hours is the flight from NYC to Des Moines Iowa?

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A nonstop flight from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN will take a minimum 2 hours 35 minutes. A connecting flight between the two will take a minimum 3 hours 40 minutes.

How long does it take to deliver a letter mailed from Iowa to Michigan?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.

Do you need a cdl to drive a one ton pickup and gooseneck trailer in Iowa?

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If it's a commercial use vehicle, and the Gross Combined Weight Rating of the two vehicles is in excess of 26,000 lbs., yes - not just between the states, but also within the state. If it's a commercial use vehicle but does not excess the 26,000 lbs. Gross Combined Weight Rating, you won't need a CDL, but you will need a DOT medical card.

How does Iowa make money?

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Iowa is one of the 50 United States. Like most states, it's major source of income is from tax revenue.

How many farms are in Iowa?

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There are about 81,000 farms in the state with an average size of 300 acres. Questions like this can be answered by going to USDA's website and looking at their Minnesota factsheet. See the related link below.

Major historical events in the state of Iowa?

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There was a war in Iowa. What happened was France and England were fighting in a war against each other, the fight happened to take place in Iowa. It was important because, it was a famous war.

How long does it take for regular mail to reach Indiana from Iowa?

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The length of time it takes for the mail to travel Indiana to Florida varies depending on the shipping method and the size of the package. It may take overnight or up to one week in some cases.

What was Iowa's first capital city?

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Iowa City was the capital of the Iowa Territory and became the first capital city of the State of Iowa when Iowa was admitted into the Union on December 28, 1846. Des Moines was designated as the second state capital in 1857.

Is lowa a state?

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No it is another state in the US

How many students at the University of Iowa?

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Iowa State University of Science and Technology ("Iowa State") enrollment for the fall 2017 semester is 30,406 comprised of 30,406 undergraduates and 4,991 postgraduate students.

When did Iowa change drinking age from 18 to 21?

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

What trees are native in Iowa?

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Dagwood, mander, woody, inb, red, hi, ckories,

Des Moines is to Iowa as blank is to Oregon?

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It could be Salem since both are state capitals or in could be Portland as they are both the states largest city.

Which party is in power in California today?

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California is run by a democratic system (Jerry Brown is a Democrat)

How many miles between Des Moines IA to Bloomington IL?

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It is 302.85 miles according to MapQuest.

How long does it take to drive from Waterloo IA to Louisville KY?

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It is 558.96 miles and requires an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 51 minutes according to MapQuest.