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Iowa (/ ˈ aɪ. ə w ə / ⓘ EYE-ə-wə) is a landlocked 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 ...
2 days ago · Iowa, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted to the union as the 29th state on December 28, 1846. As a Midwestern state, Iowa forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west.
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.
Quaint, quirky, quintessential Americana. Located between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and within a stone’s throw of major Midwestern cities, Iowa is an off-the-beaten-path destination right in plain sight.
Jan 23, 2023 · Wedged between the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east, Iowa is the beating heart of the Midwest. Although often overlooked by travelers, the Hawkeye State offers everything you’d want in an all-American road trip, from bucolic country roads to quaint towns to big-city urban charms.
Iowa is in the Midwestern United States. To the north of Iowa is Minnesota; to the west are Nebraska and South Dakota; to the south is Missouri; and to the east are Illinois and Wisconsin. The eastern border of the state is marked by the Mississippi River which runs between Iowa and Illinois.
Iowa ranks No. 6 overall among U.S. states based on 71 metrics across eight categories.
Oct 11, 2019 · 10 Things to Know About Iowa. The Hawkeye State is the nation’s top pork and corn producer. A mural above the Downtown Farmers' Market, in Des Moines, Iowa. 1. Iowa, also known as the Hawkeye ...
Iowa — History and Culture. Iowa epitomizes the American Midwest in many ways. It is largely rural, the people are extremely friendly, and they enjoy hearty meat and potatoes. The sparse urban offerings are found in the capital of Des Moines and to a lesser degree in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Population: (2020) 3,190,369; (2023 est.) 3,207,004. Capital: Des Moines. It is bordered by Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Des Moines River flows across the state from northwest to southeast.
