Iowa (/ ˈ aɪ. ə w ə / ⓘ EYE-ə-wə) [7] [8] [9] is a state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States.It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.

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Jan 29, 2025 · Iowa, Midwestern U.S. state that forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. It was admitted to the union as the 29th state on December 28, 1846. The Mississippi River forms the Hawkeye State’s entire eastern border. Des Moines is the capital.

May 21, 2024 · Welcome to Iowa. Whether you’re an Iowa resident or are interested in learning more about what our state has to offer, Iowa.gov is your hub for information about business regulations, government, citizen health, education, transparency, and more.

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Jan 18, 2024 · Iowa, a Midwestern state in the United States, is framed by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers to the west. It shares its borders with Minnesota to the north, Missouri to the south, Nebraska and South Dakota to the west, and Illinois and Wisconsin to the east. The state spans a total area of about 56,273 mi 2 (145,746 km 2).

4 days ago · OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays in elementary school and taught classmates to run them at recess, residents plan a huge party to watch the town’s native son in the Super Bowl.. The Philadelphia Eagles defensive back has lifted spirits in Odebolt, Iowa, a town of 920 people once known as the Popcorn Capital of the World.

Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (help · info)) is a state in the Midwestern United States.Its name comes from the Iowa River, which was named after the Ioway people, one of the Native American tribes that lived in Iowa. [4] Iowa was a part of New France, but was sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.Its settlers were mostly farmers: Iowa is part of the Corn Belt and is often …

1 day ago · Iowa State Patrol responds to more than 50 more crashes Wednesday afternoon. Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez. Between noon and 5 p.m., Iowa State Patrol troopers have responded to more than 50 crashes ...

• Iowa ranks first in beef, pork, corn, soybean and grain production. • One Iowa family farm grows enough food and fiber to feed 279 people. • The world's first electronic digital computer was built and operated by researchers at Iowa State University in the 1930's. • The largest source of personal income for Iowans is manufacturing. ...