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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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Elementary Schools

Anthon Oto Elementary School
(712) 373-5244
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
Kenwood Elementary School
(319) 558-2273
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Middle Schools

Lewis Central Middle School
(712) 366-8251
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Independence Middle School
(319) 334-7415
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644

High Schools

Mediapolis High School
(319) 394-3101
725 Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
East Central Community High School
(563) 682-7510
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064

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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