Iowa ( The Corn State / The Hawkeye State ) Named for the Iowa River, which was named for the Iowa, or Ioway, Indians, Iowa joined the Union in 1846 as the 29th state. The state is also called "Hawkeye State" as a tribute to chief Black Hawk, leader of the Sac Indians, who after their unsuccessful fight against white settlers were relocated to Iowa. Iowa, with its fertile prairie lands and heavily agricultural economy, is often considered to be the typical Midwestern state. Although it is sometimes called the "Corn State," Iowa really is a breadbasket for the U.S., with 90 percent of its land devoted to farming. Hunting and fishing are among the most popular forms of outdoor recreation. Camping, hiking, riding, water sports activities, and other active kinds of recreation attract large numbers of people to the state's numerous parks. Iowa has sites of considerable historic or archaeological interest; one of the best-known is located at Effigy Mounds National Monument, in northeastern Iowa. Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Iowa include: Lara Flynn Boyle, Sue Lyon, Donna Reed, Ashton Kutcher, The Flag of Iowa Entered the Union in 1846 as the 29th State; flag adopted in 1921. The eagle and motto ribbon are found in the State seal. The stripes recall the French Tricolor since Iowa was acquired from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Des Moines, 198,682; Cedar Rapids, 120,758; Davenport, 98,359; Sioux City, 85,013; Waterloo, 68,747; Iowa City, 62,220; Council Bluffs, 58,268; Dubuque, 57,686; Ames, 50,731; West Des Moines, 46,403   Business and Trade in Iowa Agriculture: Hogs, corn, soybeans, oats, cattle, dairy products. Industries: Food processing, machinery, electric equipment, chemical products, printing and publishing, primary metals. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Flower: Wild Prairie Rose (rosa pratincola) Tree: Oak (quercus) Song(s): The Song of Iowa Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain Iowa Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Davenport Museum of Art - Davenport • Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge - McGregor • Rathbun Lake - Centerville • Mississippi River Pools 11-22 (10 L&D) - Pleasant Valley • DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge - Missouri Valley

Capital: Des Moines     Local Weather  Statehood: 1846-12-28  Population: 2,926,324 (52.4 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 56,271.55     Water 402.2     Land 55,869.36     Rank 23rd Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In Iowa, there are 1,232,511 housing units, averaging to 22.1 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:   Posters and Artwork Des Moines, Iowa, Large Letters Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14" • Dubuque, Iowa Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14" • US Sailors Enjoying a Tub of Ice Cream after Their Ship the US Iowa Docks at Portsmouth, July 1955 Photographic Print 48" x 36" • Second Street, Davenport, Iowa Art Print 17" x 11" • A Flag and State Emblem in the Dome of the Iowa State Capitol Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Greetings from Ottumawa, Iowa Art Print 17" x 11"