Capital: Des Moines
Largest City: Des Moines
Abbreviation: IA
Joined the Union: December 28, 1846
Nickname: The Hawkeye State
Bounded on both sides by some of America’s mightiest rivers, the expansive fields of Iowa are known the world over for their impressive yield of corn and soybeans. Beyond its farming heritage, the state is famous for its covered bridges, best-in-class universities and railroad ties.
Areas to Explore
DES MOINES
CEDAR RAPIDS
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