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Iowa
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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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.
Because of the uniqueness of the caucus system used, as opposed to the primary system in most other states.
What is the distance between Waterloo Iowa and Zeeland North Dakota?
It is 599 miles according to Google Maps taking this route:
- Take U.S. 218 NORTH, from Waterlooo, to U.S. 18 WEST.
- Continue on U.S. 18 WEST to I-35 NORTH to MINNEAPOLIS.
- Take I-35 NORTH to I-90 WEST to SIOUX FALLS at EXIT 13B in Albert Lea, MINNESOTA.
- Take I-90 WEST to I-29 NORTH to FARGO at EXIT 396B, near Sioux Falls, SOUTH DAKOTA.
- Take I-90 NORTH to U.S. 12 to ABERDEEN at EXIT 207; follow signs off the exit ramp to U.S. 12 WEST to ABERDEEN.
- Take U.S. 12 WEST to SD-47, and turn right onto SD-47 NORTH to EUREKA.
- Take SD-47 NORTH to SD-10, and turn left onto SD-10 WEST.
- Take SD-10 WEST to SD-271, and turn right onto SD-271 NORTH.
- Take SD-271 NORTH to NORTH DAKOTA, where the roadway continues as a county road.
- Continue on the county road to Zeeland.
Did Iowa State University have a men's soccer team?
no, they do have one of the best men's club teams though
How many miles is it between Amana Iowa and Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 4 hours and 51 minutes.
How many hours driving from Davenport Iowa to Denver Colorado?
It is 839.59 miles and an estimated 12 hours and 18 mnutes of driving time according to MapQuest.
How many hours does it take to get to Davenport from Des Moines?
MapQuest estimates the drivng time as 2 hours and 39 minutes
How many hours from Chicago IL to Ames Iowa?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 5 hours and 55 minutes.
How many miles is it from Iowa to Colorado?
The closest portion of Iowa to Colorado is near Sioux City. This is about 320 miles (515 km) from the NE corner of Colorado near Julesberg. There are no direct interstate highway routes, so the driving distance is closer from southern Iowa.
Council Bluffs, in extreme SW Iowa, is adjacent to Omaha, Nebraska. The driving distance from Omaha to the Colorado border (along I-80 / I-76 west) is about 357 miles (575 km) and to Denver is 538 miles (866 km).
Miles from Des Moines Iowa to Boston?
Drive: 1384.4 miles*
Air: 1163. miles*
*Airplanes go in a straight way; Cars have to go on limited roads and curves
How long is the drive from Iowa to Washington DC?
The drive time from Iowa (IA) to Washington, District of Columbia is:
15 hours, 39 minutesWhat is the distance between Des Moines Iowa and Arnolds Park Iowa?
It is 207 miles according to Google Maps.
Is Iowa Hawk Eye Coach Hayden Fry still alive?
According to answers.com, Hayden Fry is retired and living in Nevada. He is 78 years old.
How many miles is it from burlington Iowa to Minneapolis minnesota?
420 miles taking this route:
- Take U.S. 34 WEST from Burlington to U.S. 218 NORTH towards IOWA CITY in Mt. Pleasant.
- Take U.S. 218 NORTH to I-80 WEST to DES MOINES near Iowa City.
- Take I-80 WEST to I-35 NORTH to MINNEAPOLIS off EXIT 137B.
- Take I-35 NORTH to I-35W NORTH to MINNEAPOLIS, then continue on I-35W NORTH to Minneapolis.
How did Iowa get its nickname the hawkeye state?
the state's nickname is hawkeye state because the football team is Iowa hawkeyes.
