Iowa United States North America

Iowa United States North America

More than any other state, the midwestern state of Iowa is strongly agricultural. Its 56,290 sq mi of rolling prairies between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers contain some of the world's most fertile soil; Iowa is among the largest producers of corn, soybeans, oats, hay, wheat, and barley in the U.S. Manufacturing in cities such as Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and the capital and largest city of Des Moines also plays a role. First settled by the Mount Builders, then the Sac, Fox, and Dakota peoples, Iowa came under the control of the French, British, and Americans. Its large rural population gave rise to a number of movements, such as the Pietists at Amana, the Grange, and the Populist Party. As home to the first presidential caucuses in the U.S., and as a bellwether for agricultural states, it retains a prominent place in American politics.

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Iowa Quick Facts - US Census Bureau - Provides census data and community development information on employment, income, economics, demographics and other data sets for Iowa and its counties.
Iowa Symbols and Emblems - State symbols and emblems, including the state flag and state seal.
KidSpace: Iowa - One-page summary of basic facts. Includes resource links.
Iowa - Provides information about the origin of the state's name, nicknames. symbols, emblems, geography, school directory, famous people and the state's quarter.

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