Fascinating Facts about Iowa

Iowa is known as the Hawkeye State.

The state capital of Iowa is Des Moines.

Iowa has more pigs than humans.

The famous Iowa State Fair is the largest state fair in the United States.

The state bird of Iowa is the eastern goldfinch.

Iowa is home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Field of Dreams, a popular movie, was filmed in Dyersville, Iowa.

Iowa is the state with the highest literacy rate in the U.S.

Iowa produces more corn than any other state.

The Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes are rival college sports teams.

The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is located in Iowa.

The world’s largest strawberry is located in Strawberry Point, Iowa.

The famous writer, Bill Bryson, was born in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa has more than 16,000 miles of rivers and streams.

The American Gothic House, famous from the painting, is located in Eldon, Iowa.

John Wayne, the legendary actor, was born in Winterset, Iowa.

Iowa is known for its beautiful rolling hills and scenic landscapes.

The state’s motto is Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.

The first electronic digital computer, known as the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, was invented in Iowa.

Iowa has the highest percentage of wind energy production in the U.S.

The iconic covered bridges of Madison County, made famous in the book and movie, are located in Iowa.

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The first female lawyer in the U.S., Arabella Mansfield, practiced law in Iowa.

The Great River Road, a popular scenic drive, follows the Mississippi River through Iowa.

The world’s largest popcorn ball was made in Sac City, Iowa.

Iowa is the birthplace of sliced bread, which was first introduced in 19

The Field Museum in Chicago houses the world’s largest collection of Amana Colonies furniture, created in Iowa.

The Iowa State Capitol building is made of 22 different types of marble.

The National Motorcycle Museum, featuring over 400 motorcycles, is located in Anamosa, Iowa.

Iowa has the highest percentage of organic farms in the U.S.

The state ranks second in egg production and fourth in red meat production in the nation.

The world’s first practical typewriter was invented in Iowa by Christopher Latham Sholes.

Iowa is home to the oldest continuously operating theater west of the Mississippi River, the Springer Opera House.

The Iowa State Fair is famous for its butter sculptures.

The famous abolitionist John Brown planned his raid on Harpers Ferry in Iowa.

Johnny Carson, the late-night television host, was born in Corning, Iowa.

Iowa has the highest percentage of certified nursing assistants per capita.

The world’s largest strawberry pie was baked in Strawberry Point, Iowa.

The state is known for its high-quality dairy products.

Iowa ranked as the best state in the U.S. in 2021 according to a Gallup poll.

The iconic movie Field of Dreams celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019 with a special game played on the original movie location.

Iowa is home to the world’s largest concrete gnome, located in Ames.

The Iowa State Capitol building is one of the few state capitol buildings with five domes.

The world’s largest popcorn ball weighed 5,000 pounds and was unveiled in Sac City, Iowa.

Iowa is known for its strong sense of community and friendly residents.

The famous actor Tom Arnold was born in Ottumwa, Iowa.