Iowa Hawkeye State

Flower Wild rose

Tree Oak

Bird Eastern goldfinch

Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry. Iowa ranks first in beef, pork, corn, soybean and grain production. Iowa is the largest producer of corn in the United States.

Iowa is the only state name that starts with two vowels. The National Balloon Museum in Indianola chronicles more than 200 years of ballooning history. The state's smallest city park is situated in the middle of the road in Hiteman.

Lost Island Waterpark - Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo is Iowas largest outdoor waterpark. - It has large variety of water attractions both for the kids and thrill-seekers.

Amana Colonies - The Amana Colonies were created, built and settled by German Pietists in Iowa, consist of seven villages. - The colonies as a whole have been registered as a National Historic Landmark since The purpose of the Amana Society was to live peacefully, supportively, with humility and pride, and with faith in God.

Laws

One-armed piano players must perform for free. One-armed piano players must perform for free. A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public. A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public. The Ice Cream Man and his truck are banned. The Ice Cream Man and his truck are banned. Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants. Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants. Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know. Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know.

Famous People

John Wayne

Ashton Kutcher

Elijah Wood

Nate Ruess

1.Iowa is the largest producer of … a)corn b)pork c) soybean 2.The National Balloon Museum in Indianola chronicles more than … a)100 b)200 c)300 3.By whom the Amana Colonies were created? a)by German Pietists b) by French Pietists c) by American Pietists 4. The colonies as a whole have been registered as a National Historic Landmark since … a)1955 b)1965 c)1975