Iowa
In 1857, Iowa moved its capital to Des Moines ... what city was the capital previously in?
Iowa City
This city is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy?
Colorado Springs
McGregor was named for this Scottish immigrant and land speculator who helped found the town in 1847.
Alexander McGregor?
This university, founded by McDonald's in 1961, trains restaurant managers and franchise owners?
Hamburger University
This nutrient-rich material from livestock is often spread on fields as fertilizer.
Manure
What pitcher recorded 4,875 strikeouts during his MLB career, the most in history?
Nolan Ryan
Iowa is known as the "Hawkeye State" .. what Native American leader's nickname inspired the name?
Hint: Also a county in Iowa
Black Hawk
What annual rodeo and livestock show, held each January in Denver, is known as the "Super Bowl of the West"?
National Western Stock Show
Before railroads dominated transportation, McGregor became a booming center for shipping this material, which is cut from Wisconsin forests.
Lumber
What year was the first Happy Meal sold?
1979
This crop disease, caused by fungi, often produces orange or brown spots on leaves.
Rust
To win the "Triple Crown" a player must lead the league in what three batting categories?
Batting average, home runs, and RBIs
Herbert Hoover, the 31st US President, was born in which Iowa town?
West Branch
What year was Colorado admitted to the Union (became a state)?
1876
This famous ring-shaped limestone formation near McGregor is a popular hiking destination in Pikes Peak State Park.
Bridal Veil Falls
This U.S. state is home to the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc in 1955.
Illinois
This type of irrigation uses rotating sprinklers mounted on long pipes.
Center pivot irrigation
How can a pitcher record more than three strikeouts in a single inning?
A dropped third strike occurs on one of the pitcher’s strikeouts.
What is the name of Iowa's state rock, which is a sedimentary rock commonly used in buildings.
Geode
What peak, which stands 14,440 feet, is Colorado's highest peak?
Mount Elbert
What famous naturalist spent part of his boyhood in McGregor before becoming known as the "Father of the National Parks" (established Yosemite National Park)
John Muir
Which McDonald's character was known for saying "Robble, Robble!"?
Hamburglar
Crop rotation between corn and soybeans helps manage soil fertility by balancing the use and replacement of this key plant nutrient (it's an element).
Hint: The atmosphere is made up of about 78% of this element
Nitrogen
What player holds the MLB record for the highest career batting average, finishing his career with a mark of .366?
Ty Cobb
Iowa became this numbered state to join the Union in 1846.
29th State
This 1858 discovery of gold at this location, which is near present-day Denver, helped launch the Pike's Peak Gold Rush.
Cherry Creek
This millionaire businessman donated the land that became Pikes Peak State Park in 1936.
John H. Ringling
Before Ronald McDonald became the company's mascot, this chef character with a hamburger-shaped head represented the brand.
Speedee
This moisture level (percentage) is generally considered safe for storing shelled corn long-term.
15% moisture
What is it called when a pitcher strikes out three batters in one inning while throwing only nine pitches?
Immaculate inning