The reason I picked Iowa is because I have been there before and I thought it would be fun to learn more about this state before I go back there again. The Mississippi River passes through Iowa. There is good fishing and good hunting in Iowa. The Mississippi River can get very warm , but it is dirty. Iowa has several little towns with schools that have a elementary school and a high school. The State of Iowa has corn fields all over the place. They grow on the side of the highways and in the woods. I like learning about Iowa and like to go there all of the time for my summer breaks.
State Capital
The state capitol of Iowa is the city of Des Moines. The inside of Iowa capitol building is on the most ornate in the nation. The capital was in
…show more content…
They are located in Des Moines Iowa Davenport. The Iowa Wild used to be known as Houston Aeros. Iowa Wild is an American Hockey League. Iowa Wild is the second AHL team to call Des Moines their home.
State Bird
The State bird is the American Goldfinch. “Also known as the american goldfinch or Wild Canary”. (Statesymbolsusa.com)This is their state bird because it is oftenly there throughout the winter. This bird has a orange beak. The female is a dull yellow brown. It flys 20 miles every day.
Iowa Nickname
The Hawkeye State is the Iowa nickname. The nickname was given in 1838. “Iowa is called the Hawkeye state as a tribute to Chief Black Hawk.” (Statesymbolsusa.com). It was also Black Sparrow Hawk. Iowa became a state in 1846 that is when they get their nickname.
Iowa State Fish
“Channel Catfish is North America's most numerous catfish species.” (Wikipedia.com) This fish has a size of 40-50 pounds. The world record channel catfish weighed 58 pounds that is the biggest catfish ever held record. This fish is a bottom feeder. This fish was founded in watauga
…show more content…
The acorns on this tree are the largest of any North American Oak. In the fall it is a really bright orange. Sometimes American black bears get the acorns for food. Turkey’s in the wild also eat off of the Bur Oak tree.
Iowa State Stone
The state stone is the Geode. “Geode is shaped like the earth with a hard outer shell that when cut reveals a core of sparkling mineral crystals.”(statesymbolsusa.com) The Geode is a rock/stone made to a bridge. The Geode was officially the state rock in 1967. Southeastern is the best Geode hunting ever in Iowa.
Famous Person From Iowa
The famous person is Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins is the number 11 wrestler in his career. Seth Rollins was the first person to cash in money in the bank in 2015. Seth Rollins was the first NXT championship. “On a good day I weigh 205 pounds.” (celebheights.com)Seth's height is 6 foot 1 inch.
Iowa’s Famous Landmark
Iowa's famous landmark is Sweeney's House of Clocks. No matter how many clocks collected they are still going to die. All of the clocks get there by a really big semi that was 300 feet long. This clock landmark is now a museum. The last Sweeney brother died in the
Auburn University has always been a dream of mine to attend; it has been my second home for many years. My reason for selecting Auburn University over any other surrounding school is the friendly atmosphere along with the ambition and determination of the staff and students, which will allow any student to succeed.
Other great facts about Mississippi’s history include the state bird, flower, and other great things. The states bird is a mocking bird which was selected by the women’s federated clubs of Mississippi. On feburary23, 1944 the sate declared the mocking bird to be the official state bird. The mocking bird is known for its territorial ways just like the state. The mocking bird likes to copy and mock the sounds of other
There are a lot of things that I can say about Mississippi. Mississippi is a place that has a lot of heritage from all kinds of culture. and history. The music is wonderful, and the animals are wild.Most of the music today originated in Mississippi.
I chose these two states to compare because they are the states I have lived in throughout my life and are significant to me. I was born in Wilmington, North Carolina and lived there until I was 10 years old. My step-father received a job offer in Islamorada, Florida and we decided to move. I lived there until I graduated high school, following which I came to Orlando to go to college.
This is the history of a beautiful region that takes place back in 1850’s when the Sioux and Winnebago tribes lived in these lands. These tribes spread around the Midwest mostly for their food, which include buffaloes (wild Bison), deer, antelope, and wild turkey and hens, wild fruits cherries, berries, and plums and wild vegetables potatoes, spinach, and prairie turnips. These tribes lived in peace and harmony until Joseph Hewitt and James Dickirson arrived in the area in 1851. Joseph Hewitt and James Dickirson settlement soon became an amicable town. Hewitt traded goods with the indian tribes and Dickirson had rich soil for farming.
The main reason I want to go to Oregon is because of the weather. I love gloomy, rainy days, I know it sounds depressing, but I kinda like depressing weather. A theorization about Oregon is actually that they get a lot of rain, but they are not even in the
According to govtrack.us, the state of Iowa is represented by two senators and four representatives whom are from the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, so Iowa has fewer than Colorado. Also, according to en.m.wikipedia.org, it says Iowa is not very flat, but it’s mostly just rolling hills throughout the entire state. Ninety-nine counties in total are also located in the state of Iowa. In addition, according to en.m.wikipedia.org, Iowa’s economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, health insurance, taxation, and other sectors. These were some facts about Iowa that are different from the state of
There is a massive carving of a great Sioux leader, Crazy Horse, in a South Dakota peak near Rapid City. At least there is part of a carving. The work on this monument has been going on since 1948. While the original artist had honorable intentions, his solitary dream turned out to be more than he could accomplish. Even the people who he intended to honor have mixed feelings about the carving.
Have you ever been to Michigan? Michigan is a pretty place. They have famous pizza and good restaurants and big lakes. Michigan has had famous people born there. Michigan also has two famous colleges called Michigan university and Michigan st. university. There are many things about Michigan that I will tell you about.
We traveled 14 miles to Chimney Rock and it was amazing. This rock is the most famous of all landmarks of the westward migration. Some say it looks like a tall factory chimney. This is what is most written about in pioneers journals. Many put “the most remarkable object that I ever saw” in their journals. It looked like a tall factory chimney or a chimney from a burnt house. Charles described it as a Limbless trunk of a gigantic. Indians called it the “Tepee” or the “Wigwam”. After we pass the Rock, we travel for another 75 miles to reach Fort Laramie. Fort Laramie stood alone the main trail to Oregon and California. Fort Laramie is a emigrant resting place to trappers, traders, missionaries, and many more. The building was built by the Laramie
1. Michigan. I would choose Michigan for many reasons. For example, Michigan isn't along any tectonic plates. Plus, Michigan has not had any real damage earthquakes and it doesn't have any volcanoes. If you didn't want any part in any of that, then Michigan is the perfect place for you.
impact on the town and the crops that grow in it. Old man Warner is the oldest in
As settlers began to enter Iowa they would encounter woodland areas in the extreme southeastern corner of the state, and then move on the grasslands that covered most of the state. Iowa served as a transition zone from the wooded East Coast to the Great Plains of the west. In Central Iowa the grass the prairie grass would measure from
Arkansas is known for its beauty and it’s looks, Arkansas’s physical geography has so many hills mountains, it’s covered with forest and many rivers and streams and I know you absolutely LOVE that kind of stuff. Remember this is my first reason.
Moreover, imagined John Cena a famous wrestler walking in our school, students would be surprised by his outlook and realize that he is a famous person who is the second highest paid wrestler that makes 2.75 million dollars a year. Students will pay extra attention for a famous person who wrestle on TV rather than a normal person who is only experienced what he have to show.