State Information
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Iowa
"the twenty ninth state" quarter struck by
the mint on
August 16, 2004 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts a one-room
schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree. The scene is based on the
painting "Arbor Day" by world-renowned Iowa artist Grant Wood. The words
Foundation in Education celebrate Iowa's strong values and committment to youth. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
December 28, 1846 |
Bits of History
Update:
Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Johnny Carson, Henry Fonda, Dorothy McGuire,
and Nick Nolte are well known for past achievements in the entertainment field. What do
they all have in common?
The state capitol in Des Moines. |
| Order
Admitted: |
29 |
| Capital:
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Des Moines |
| Largest
City: |
Des
Moines |
| Nickname: |
Hawkeye State |
| State
Bird: |
Eastern Goldfinch |
| State
Flower: |
Wild Rose |
| State
Tree: |
Oak |
| State
Motto: |
"Our
Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain" |
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State Name Origin:
From the Siouan Quaouia, meaning "one who puts to sleep.
Fun State Facts:
Iowa has a population of 2,857,000, 30th in the nation. Its land area is 55,875 square
miles,
23rd in the nation. The highest point is in Osceola County at 1,670 feet above sea level.
Iowa
is best known for it's down home family values as depicted in the great musical by
Meredith
Wilson "The Music Man" which ran for 1375 performances on Broadway. Iowa is home
to
many world renowned people including comedian Johnny Carson from Corning, musican
Glen Miller from Charinda, pollester George Gallup, actor John Wayne, and President
Herbert Hoover. When in Iowa don't miss Puckerbrush Days in Forest City.
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