Like many other states, Iowa takes its name from its predecessor, Iowa Territory, whose name in turn is derived from the Iowa River, and ultimately from the ethnonym of the indigenous Ioway people.

4 days ago · 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 …

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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 …

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Sep 2, 2025 · Iowa (IA) is a major agricultural state in the American Midwest, and within the United States it is a leading producer of corn, soybeans, and pork. The capital and largest city in Iowa is …

Jan 12, 2021 · Iowa (/ ˈaɪ.əwə / ⓘ EYE-ə-wə) [8][9][10] 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 …

Des Moines[a] is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely …

Nov 30, 2023 · Information on Iowa's economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames, and other trivia.