State of Iowa

 Iowa is the 29th state in the United States of America, founded in 1846.  The original capitol of the state of Iowa was in Iowa City, but was later moved to Des Moines where it remains.

State Nickname:  The hawkeye state State Motto:  Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain. State Tree:  Oak State Bird:  Eastern goldfinchState Flower:  Wild rose

For information on Iowa state government (including contact information for state officials) visit this link:  http://www.iowa.gov

Iowa historical information can be found at this link:  http://www.iowahistory.org

For other interesting facts and  information about Iowa, check out this site:  Iowa facts & information