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The State of Iowa is a state in the midwestern region of the United States of America. It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The state is named for the Ioway people, a Siouan tribe of Native Americans that formerly lived there. It is known as the "Hawkeye State" or the "Tall Corn State".
The state of Iowa has many attractions. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are located in West Branch. They contain the birthplace and grave of former president Herbert Hoover along with his Presidential museum. Adventureland is the only amusement park located in the state. It is located in Altoona just northeast of Des Moines. The Effigy Mounds National Monument is located in Allamakee County and Clayton Counties. The Amana Colonies are a group of settlements of German Pietists comprising of seven villages. Much of the movie Field of Dreams was shot in Dyersville. Terrace Hill is located in Des Moines and is the official residence of the governor. RAGBRAI - the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa - attracts thousands of bicyclists and support personnel. It has crossed the state on various routes each year since 1973.
Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette are believed to be the first European explorers to visit Iowa.
Iowa has been home to approximately 17 different Native American tribes. Today, only the Meskwaki tribe remains.
The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833.
During 1835, the Dragoon expedition was sent to map and survey central Iowa.
Iowa became the 29th state in the union on December 28, 1846.
The Chicago and North Western Railway reached Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1867.
During the American Civil War, more than 75,000 Iowans participated in the war, 13,001 of whom died (mostly by disease).
Iowa saw a large increase in farming of beef, corn, and pork during World War I.
The Farm Crisis of the 1980s saw a major decline of family farms in Iowa.
Iowa's primary industry is agriculture.
Iowa is also a major producer of ethanol and biodiesel.
Iowa has the 3rd largest wind power economy.
