Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland." Iowa is often known as the "Food Capital of the World" however Iowa's economy, culture, and landscape are diverse. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city.
Iowa Cities and Towns A-C
CITY - TOWN
Demographics of Iowa
By Race
White
Black
American Indian
Asian
Hispanic
total population
95.79%
2.79%
0.61%
1.67%
3.48%
(Total may be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) For a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the United States, please click here.
Nickname: The Hawkeye State (official), The Tall Corn State. Motto(s): Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain. Capital: Des Moines
10 Largest Cities:
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux City
Iowa City
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Ames
West Des Moines
Famous African Americans from Iowa
Iowa Video Connection
In this Community Voice short host Katie Roche interviews Art "Superman" Pennington, a Negro League baseball star who settled in Cedar Rapids after playing baseball in the Iowa City area in the 1950's. Mr. Pennington recalls race issues and hitting a home run off of a very famous pitcher. Later in the segment Community Producer Nathan Leach explores the history of African Americans and baseball in Iowa with a visit to the African American Cultural Center and Museum of Iowa, as well as an interview of local baseball expert Tim Rask.
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