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Iowa Profile

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. The main products are corn and hogs. 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 wild rose is the state flower and the capital is Des Moines. ...Read more here: Iowa - The Corn State

Capital City:
Des Moines
Nickname:
Hawkeye State / Corn State
Motto:
Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.
Statehood:
December 28, 1846 (29th)
Origin of State's Name:
From the Dakota Indian word "Ayuhwa," meaning "sleepy ones," referring to a tribe living in that area
Largest Cities:
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo
Border States:
Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Land Area:
55,875 sq. mi.; 23rdlargest
State Bird:
Eastern Goldfinch
State Flower:
Wild Prairie Rose (rosa pratincola)
State Tree:
Oak (quercus)
State Song:
The Song of Iowa

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Iowa Schools

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Elementary Schools

Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed
(641) 437-7014
722 N. First Street
Centerville, IA 52544
Crestview Elementary School
(515) 633-5700
8355 Franklin
Clive, IA 50325

Middle Schools

West Central Valley Middle School
(515) 833-2331
1104 Grant Street
Redfield, IA 50233
Sergeant Bluff Luton Middle School
(712) 943-4235
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

High Schools

Dike New Hartford High School
(319) 989-2485
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
Pleasant Valley High School
(563) 332-5151
604 Belmont Road
Riverdale, IA 52722

Sex Offender Information for Iowa

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Iowa, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.iowasexoffender.com/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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Map of Iowa

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