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Outline of Iowa

Iowa, pronounced EYE uh wuh, is one of the greatest farming states in the United States. It is sometimes called the Corn State and is known as ''the land where the tall corn grows.'' Iowa produces about a fifth of the corn grown in the United States-more than any other state.

The pioneers who plowed the prairie sod of Iowa uncovered deep layers of rich soil. They made the grass-covered plains of Iowa bloom with vast fields of crops. Today, farms make up about 93 percent of the state's area. Approximately 10 percent of the people of Iowa live on farms.

Iowa farmers provide about 7 percent of the nation's food supply. The chief crops raised in the state are corn and soybeans. Iowa leads the states in the number of hogs raised for marketing-about a fourth of the country's total. Iowa also ranks among the leading producers of beef cattle, milk, and oats.

Many manufacturing industries of Iowa serve the state's agriculture. The most important manufacturing activity is food processing, particularly the processing of corn and pork products. Next in importance among manufacturing activities is the production of machinery, especially farm machinery.

In 1960, for the first time in Iowa's history, the U.S. census reported that more Iowans lived in urban areas than in rural areas. Opportunities in manufacturing and service industries in cities had caused people to move away from farms. Service industries have continued to grow since that time, and they now employ about two-thirds of the state's workers. Des Moines, Iowa's capital and largest city, has become a national center of the insurance industry. Other important service industries in Iowa include wholesale and retail trade, and health care.

Iowa has produced many famous people. Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, was born in West Branch. Henry A. Wallace, who served as vice president of the United States under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was from Iowa. Carrie Chapman Catt, an Iowa educator, became a leader in the woman-suffrage movement. Grant Wood's paintings of rural Iowa have won fame throughout the world. Iowan Norman E. Borlaug received the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for helping increase food production in developing countries.

Iowa's many lakes and streams offer vacationers fine boating, fishing, and swimming. In fall, hunters seek a variety of small game. Many people enjoy hiking in the rugged northeastern part of Iowa, especially in autumn, when the wooded hills are a mass of brilliant color.

Iowa's most famous nickname is the Hawkeye State. This nickname probably honors Black Hawk, a famous Indian chief. Black Hawk led a group of Sauk and Fox Indians against the whites in the Black Hawk War of 1832. The Indians were defeated and gave up a strip of land along the Mississippi River. This land was known as the Black Hawk Purchase. In 1833, permanent settlements began there.




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Golf notebook: Lambos qualifies for U.S. Mid-Amateur

Canton’s Nick Lambos won a playoff with Alliance’s Doug Ray to take the final qualifying spot during the U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier on Wednesday at Shale Creek Golf Club in Medina.

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HCMH Foundation golf event raises $11,000 for health care

Story created Sep 01, 2010 - 13:56:50 CDT. The Hancock County Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its annual golf open on Friday, Aug. 20, at the Garner Country Club. A record 140 golfers participated.

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Mt. Pleasant ADC receives silver shovel

Iowa Area Development Group (IADC) and Access Energy Cooperative honored the Mt. Pleasant Area Development Commission with the Silver Shovel Award on Aug. 20 at the Mt. Pleasant Golf & Country Club. IADG is the business and community development leader for Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives, member municipal electric systems and independent telephone companies.

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Prep roundup: Muskie golfers upend Grayhounds

BURLINGTON, Iowa - Jacob Koch had one of his better rounds ofthe season in leading the Muscatine boys golf team to a 338-348 winover Burlington Thursday at Spirit Hollow Golf Course.

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Iowa troops get taste of home

Iowa National Guard troops training in Mississippi are in for a taste of home -- 400 dozen ears of sweet corn.

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Shanley golf coach has built legacy with star pupils like Schultz, Doeden and Fernandes

Fargo Shanley golf coach Don Johnson's family tree is as full and rich as the big oak at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Out of Bounds: Kid wins golf tourney, then DQ’s himself

Out of Bounds: Both Roger Clemens and Zach Nash played golf this week. But while Clemens was playing to take a break from his federal obstruction of justice trial surrounding the use of steroids, Nash, 14, had a more noble experience on the links.

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Kull and Arbuckle lead golfers at Solon

SOLON — The group of area golfers that travels eastern Iowa to play in outings to raise money for the American Cancer Society played at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course in Solon on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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Teenager disqualifies himself, gives up golf medal

Zach Nash was shocked when he discovered he had one too many golf clubs in his bag a couple hours after winning a junior Wisconsin PGA tournament. But rules are rules, and the 14-year-old from southern Wisconsin made a decision that might surprise some people: He disqualified himself and surrendered his medal.

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Iowa Football Notes: Four freshmen in line to play for Hawkeyes

At least four Iowa freshmen will see significant playing time this year, coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday. Linebackers James Morris and Christian Kirksey will at least play on special teams, and C.J. Fiedorowicz will get on the...

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