General Iowa
What is Iowa’s state tree?
A. Oak
B. Weeping Willow
C. Maple
A. Oak
What Iowa town is the American Gothic House located in?
Eldon
True or False:
John Wayne was born in Iowa.
True
What is the name of the annual bicycle ride that attracts thousands of cyclists from around the world and takes place in Iowa?
RAGBRAI
How many counties does Iowa have?
99
Which river runs through the capital city of Iowa?
The Des Moines River
In which year did Iowa achieve statehood?
A. 1840
B. 1846
C. 1850
B. 1846
Which famous Iowa native wrestler and coach had a significant impact on the University of Iowa?
A. Kirk Ferentz
B. Nile Kinnick
C. Dan Gable
C. Dan Gable
Where were the Amana Colony settlers from?
Germany
Which city is Iowa’s second-largest city and known for its vibrant arts scene and museums?
A. Iowa City
B. Cedar Rapids
C. Sioux City
B. Cedar Rapids
What percentage of Iowa's power is generated by wind energy?
A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 47%
B. 25%
What year was Iowa first explored by French Settlers?
A. 1673
C. 1701
C. 1788
A. 1673
Which U.S. President was born in West Branch, Iowa?
Herbert Hoover
The famous covered bridges featured in “The Bridges of Madison County” are known for their picturesque charm. How many covered bridges are there in Madison County, Iowa?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 12
A. 5
What Iowa town is known as the ‘Ice Cream Capital of the World’?
A. Ames
B. Burlington
C. Le Mars
C. Le Mars
How many breeds of squirells are found in Iowa?
4
True or False:
Iowa is nicknamed the Hawkeye State after the University of Iowa.
False
It is after the Black Hawk War of 1832.
Which famous actor, known for ‘The Bridges of Madison County’, was born in Clinton, Iowa?
A. James Dean
B. Clint Eastwood
C. George Clooney
B. Clint Eastwood
Which famous fictional baseball field in Iowa attracts visitors who come to play baseball, just like in the movie?
Field of Dreams
What is the population of Burlington?
A. 15,680
B. 25,663
C. 34,002
B. 25,663
What is Iowa's State Flower?
Wild Rose
What 2 Native American tribes lived along the Mississippi River on the Eastern side of Iowa?
Sauk & Meskwaki
Which First Lady was born in Iowa?
A. Mamie Eisenhower
B. Grace Coolidge
C. Nancy Reagan
Mamie Eisenhower
The Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa preserves prehistoric Native American mounds shaped like what animals?
A. Bears
B. Horses
C. Birds
C. Birds
In what Iowa town was sliced bread invented?
Davenport