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Des Moines

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156,203,51

Cedar Rapids

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77,105,34

Dubuque

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57,130,22

Iowa City

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105,106,9

Sioux City

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44,97,18

Waterloo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Waterloo-775046/TravelGuide-Waterloo.html

35,58,17

Muscatine

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Muscatine-774298/TravelGuide-Muscatine.html

21,57,9

Kalona

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Kalona-773897/TravelGuide-Kalona.html

20,35,2

Pella

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20,35,10

Council Bluffs

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24,22,25

Ames

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30,43,17

Amana

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22,40,2

Winterset

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27,72,1

West Des Moines

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3,1,13

Clinton

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9,20,10

Cedar Falls

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12,11,11

Decorah

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9,7,9

Davenport

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5,48,24

Mason City

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5,4,9

Okoboji

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5,5,5

Bettendorf

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9,5,9

Burlington

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7,4,12

Fort Dodge

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18,8,13

Independence

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3,14,2

Clear Lake

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24,48,9

Coralville

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4,6,18

Bellevue

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11,31,1

Dyersville

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9,28,4

Lamoni

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10,23,1

Effigy Mounds National Monument

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11,23,0

Indianapolis

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0,0,42

Ottumwa

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3,12,5

Fairfield

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8,18,2

Pocahontas

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2,6,0

Waverly

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3,4,7

Pikes Peak State Park

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0,3,0

West Branch

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11,14,2

Le Mars

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1,6,4

Maquoketa

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6,5,5

Clive

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4,0,8

Fort Madison

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3,8,8

Turkey River Mounds State Monument

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0,19,0

West Bend

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18,21,1

Malvern

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3,13,0

Mount Pleasant

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4,4,5

Orange City

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0,20,1

Quasqueton

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3,5,0

Walcott

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1,3,4

Ankeny

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2,0,17

Boone

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7,15,3

Maquoketa Caves State Park

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0,2,0

Anamosa

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0,4,2

Spirit Lake

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0,0,8

Urbandale

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7,8,8

Keokuk

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1,1,9

New Hampton

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0,0,3

Osceola

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2,2,4

Postville

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Postville-774556/TravelGuide-Postville.html

2,4,0

Williamsburg

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Iowa/Williamsburg-775120/TravelGuide-Williamsburg.html

1,5,10

Altoona

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0,0,6

Carter Lake

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0,0,4

Cresco

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0,3,2

Crystal Lake

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0,1,0

Red Oak

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2,11,2

West Liberty

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4,0,1

Centerville

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2,0,2

Centerville

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0,0,1

Clarinda

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0,3,2

Eldon

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3,18,0

Elk Horn

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2,3,1

Glenwood

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1,8,0

Grinnell

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1,0,8

Hamburg

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0,3,0

Johnston

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0,0,5

Linn Grove

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12,12,1

Spencer

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5,1,7

Vinton

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0,3,2

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  Beautiful landscapes, rugged Bluffs along the Mississippi 


Con

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  Bad weather 


In a nutshell

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  Full of friendly folk, with more things to do than you think 

 

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Des Moines  

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Cedar Rapids  

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 1 Review and 49 Opinions  A wonderful marriott with great service in a nice location north of town. The pool and work out room... 

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Megabus from Des Moines to Chicago

Megabus from Des Moines to Chicago, Iowa

 gover Says:  There is a company called megabus that you can take from downtown Des Moines to Chicago that is reasonably priced and a bit better quality than the Greyhound... 

 Transportation in Iowa

Kalona Bakery: Homemade Quality at...

Kalona Bakery: Homemade Quality at..., Iowa

 deecat Says:  While in Kalona, we went to the Kalona Bakery. While we were there, we checked out their menu. They had freshly made sandwiches and soups.They are very famous... 

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Jordan Creek Shopping Center: OUR NEW MALL!

Jordan Creek Shopping Center: OUR NEW MALL!, Iowa

 melissaK Says:  This is our brand new mall in West Des Moines. It has a lot to offer with two floors. You can find a bargain or an item to splurge on. Well, Oh I don't know!... 

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Potter's Mill Restaurant and B&B: On the Banks of Big Mill Creek

Potter's Mill Restaurant and B&B: On the Banks of Big Mill Creek, Iowa

 deecat Says:  Jill and I decided to have dessert at Potter's Mill Restaurant in Bellevue. Actually, we were excited to see the inside of the mill.Elbridge Gerry Potter built... 

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HENRY A. WALLACE MONUMENT - ORIENT

HENRY A. WALLACE MONUMENT - ORIENT, Iowa

 mtncorg Says:  If you visit Independence, then a visit to Truman’s Democratic rival, Henry A. Wallace’s hometown of Orient, Iowa, is giving equal time. Wallace - maybe one of... 

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ICARIANS REMEMBERED - CORNING

ICARIANS REMEMBERED - CORNING, Iowa

 mtncorg Says:  French communalists relocated here after the closing of their community in Nauvoo, Illinois. They had a 46 year run as a commune here a few miles to the east of... 

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Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa

 traveldave Says:  Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city, with about 560,000 inhabitants in its metropolitan area. It is one of the country's major centers for insurance,... 

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The State Capitol Building

The State Capitol Building, Iowa

 traveldave Says:  Completed in 1886 and built of limestone, granite, and sandstone, the Iowa State Capitol Building is one of the largest statehouses in the nation. It was built... 

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Agriculture

Agriculture, Iowa

 traveldave Says:  Agriculture is the most important industry in Iowa, and is an important part of the state's identity and culture. The state is the world's largest producer of... 

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The Des Moines Botanical Center

The Des Moines Botanical Center, Iowa

 traveldave Says:  The Des Moines Botanical Center opened in 1979, although a city-owned greenhouse occupied the site since 1939. The grounds of the 14-acre (six-hectare)... 

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Living History Farms

Living History Farms, Iowa

 traveldave Says:  Founded in 1970, the 600-acre (243-hectare) Living History Farms is an open-air museum which tells the story of Midwestern agriculture during four different... 

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Field Of Dreams

Field Of Dreams, Iowa

 reon80 Says:  It's the site of the movie!When we were there (several years ago), they told us that half is owned by one family and half by another family. So they have... 

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Although 92% of the state is comprised of farmland, Iowa hotels are welcoming from Rock Rapids to West Point. While you’re there, embrace the great outdoors as you go fishing, camping, and canoeing at Arrowhead Park in Neola, press your luck on the Ameristar Casino Riverboat in Council Buffs, taste wine in Cedar Rapids, take a walk through the Skywalk in Davenport, and check out the state capitol in Des Moines, complete with beautifully finished woodwork and well-preserved paintings throughout.

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 When I had to visit Iowa for the first time, none of my friends could help me! and i looked up old issues of National Geographic to find some information. Like... 

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Q:  Hi I am thinking of visiting a friend who resides in Iowa and to visit the surrounding cities. What would be a suggested... 

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A: You should figure out which cities you'd like to visit first. Iowa is actually pretty well-located as far as surrounding cities, so you have some choices. My list would... 

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Iowa

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 "The fertility of the soil of Iowa is unsurpassed--not merely by that of her kindred States--not merely in our Union--but throughout the world!"--Iowa promoter Nathan H. Parker, 1856 Iowa is... 

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RURAL NEXUS OF AMERICA

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 Iowa is farming. Drive anywhere and you will pass endless fields of corn and soybeans. I-80 bisects the State. Most people never get off except for gas or food. I am not going to attempt a complete...... 

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Iowa Page

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 Although not thought of much as a tourist destination, Iowa has surprisely lot to offer in the way of sights and attractions. I grew up in Iowa and lived there most of my live. Contained here are the... 

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Iowa - Hawkeye State

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 Iowa the 29th state (as of December 28, 1846) is a state located in the Mid-west, part of the American Heartland. Iowa is one of the foremost farming states in the United States. One fifth of the... 

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 I've lived in Iowa all of my life. The senic country is breath taking. Iowa is also big on dirt track racing. I personally enjoy dirt track racing a lot because my dad used to race a modified. I've...... 

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