[71], The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833. Iowa is an alcohol monopoly or alcoholic beverage control state. President Martin Van Buren appointed Robert Lucas governor of the territory, which at the time had 22 counties and a population of 23,242. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015. Fort Dodge is home of The Fort historical museum and the Blanden Art Museum, and host Frontiers Days which celebrate the town history. Human Rights Campaign", "USA Today, Iowa Court Upholds Gay Marriage", Why the United States Led in Education: Lessons from Secondary School Expansion, 1910 to 1940, "Lawmakers Scrounge Up Bus Money for Rural School Districts", "Bellevue school board sets referendum for $16 million bond issuance", "Carnegie Classifications | Standard Listings", "Our Members | Association of American Universities (AAU)", "WEDDINGS; Susan B. Titman, Peter S. 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[245] Jazz cornetist, pianist, and composer Bix Beiderbecke was born in Davenport. Averages are for Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, which is 7 miles from Cedar Rapids. The Sauk and Meskwaki effectively controlled trade on the Mississippi in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Of a total population of 675,000, about 116,000 men were subjected to military duty. [53][54] The area of Iowa was claimed for France and remained a French territory until 1763. "The Equality of Right: Alexander Clark and the Desegregation of Iowa's Public Schools, 1834–1875", "Iowa and the 19th Amendment (U.S. National Park Service)", 1857 CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IOWA—CODIFIED, "The nation's strictest abortion ban is now law. [66] Many Meskwaki later returned to Iowa and settled near Tama, Iowa; the Meskwaki Settlement remains to this day. By the early 21st century, it was characterized by a mix of manufacturing, biotechnology, finance and insurance services, and government services. Along with the New Hampshire primary the following week, Iowa's caucuses have become the starting points for choosing the two major-party candidates for president. 17. Precipitation is seasonal, falling mostly in the summer. [63], After the war, the U.S. re-established control of the region through the construction of Fort Armstrong, Fort Snelling in Minnesota, and Fort Atkinson in Nebraska. [196], Iowa is served by several regional airports including the Des Moines International Airport, the Eastern Iowa Airport, in Cedar Rapids, Quad City International Airport, in Moline, Illinois, and Eppley Airfield, in Omaha, Nebraska. Average temperatures for July at cities, towns and lakes throughout Iowa are listed below in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. [261], Des Moines is home to the Iowa Wild, who are affiliated with the Minnesota Wild and are members of the American Hockey League. We collected past weather data from many thousand weather stations around the world. As of February 1, 2016, there were 2,095,639 registered voters. Average daily temperatures in February. There were numerous Indian tribes living in Iowa at the time of early European exploration. Lendt, David L. "Iowa and the Copperhead Movement." [211] Several attempts to grant full voting rights to Iowa women were defeated between 1870 and 1919. [15][16], Iowa is the only state whose east and west borders are formed almost entirely by rivers. [236], As of 2015[update] transportation spending is a significant part of the budgets of rural school districts as many are geographically large and must transport students across vast distances. [211], In 1884, the Iowa Civil Rights Act apparently outlawed discrimination by businesses, reading: "All persons within this state shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of inns, restaurants, chophouses, eating houses, lunch counters, and all other places where refreshments are served, public conveyances, barber shops, bathhouses, theaters, and all other places of amusement." By the time European explorers and traders visited Iowa, American Indians were largely settled farmers with complex economic, social, and political systems. The State Fair has been held annually since then, except for a few exceptions: 1898 due to the Spanish–American War and the World's Fair being held in nearby Omaha, Nebraska; from 1942 to 1945, due to World War II, as the fairgrounds were being used as an army supply depot; and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Fort Atkinson has the remains of an original 1840s Dragoon fortification. [39] The 30-year annual average Tornadoes in Iowa is 47. The climate of Iowa (United States of America) The state of Iowa is centrally located in the United States of America. Competition in Health Insurance: 2007 update. [222] Although Iowa supported the Federal Equal Rights Amendment, in 1980 and 1992 Iowa voters rejected an Equal Rights Amendment to the state constitution. [72] Primarily, they were families from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia who settled along the western banks of the Mississippi River, founding the modern day cities of Dubuque and Bellevue. Modeled after Iowa Data Center Map. The Sioux City Hornets play in the American Basketball Association. Many died and were buried at Andersonville. [176]:31 Rising RBC is an indication of profits.[176]:31. [192] The state sales tax rate is 6%, with non-prepared food having no tax. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch. [146], Manufacturing is the largest sector of Iowa's economy, with $20.8 billion (21%) of Iowa's 2003 gross state product. [168] Iowa's main conventional agricultural commodities are hogs, corn, soybeans, oats, cattle, eggs, and dairy products. [227], On April 3, 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court decided Varnum v. Brien,[228] holding in a unanimous decision,[229] the state's law forbidding same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Low °F. [30] Threatened or endangered animals in Iowa include the interior least tern, piping plover, Indiana bat, pallid sturgeon, the Iowa Pleistocene land snail, Higgins' eye pearly mussel, and the Topeka shiner. I-35 travels from the Missouri state line to the Minnesota state line through the state's center, including Des Moines. High °F. The Cedar Rapids Titans play in the Indoor Football League at the U.S. Cellular Center. Scored in 10 individual categories, Iowa was ranked 1st when it came to the "Cost of Doing Business"; this includes all taxes, utility costs, and other costs associated with doing business. In NCAA FBS, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes play in the Big Ten Conference[251] and the Iowa State University Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference. [38], Spring ushers in the beginning of the severe weather season. Guest Essay by Kip Hansen – 25 October 2020 What is pictured in this little image? It has crossed the state on various routes each year since 1973. As of 2016[update] about 6,000 Jews live in Iowa, with about 3,000 of them in Des Moines. Natives of central and southern Iowa—including such cities as Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, and Iowa City—tend to speak the North Midland dialect also found in eastern Nebraska, central Illinois, and central Indiana. "Official Encouragement of Immigration to Iowa", Marcus L. Hansen. Musicians, actors, and entertainers from Iowa include Tom Arnold, Julia Michaels, Bix Beiderbecke, Johnny Carson, Buffalo Bill Cody, Simon Estes, Nathan Jonas Jordison, Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan, William Frawley, Charlie Haden, Ashton Kutcher, Cloris Leachman, Glenn Miller, Kate Mulgrew, Eric Christian Olsen, Donna Reed, George Reeves, Brandon Routh, Jean Seberg, John Wayne, Brooks Wheelan, Andy Williams, Meredith Willson, Elijah Wood and Jason Momoa. [37] Snowfall is common, with Des Moines getting about 26 days of snowfall a year, and other places, such as Shenandoah getting about 11 days of snowfall in a year. Snow cover seldom remains throughout the winter months; however, heavy snowfalls have occurred in Iowa in late autumn and early spring. 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[220] In 1847, the University of Iowa became the first public university in the U.S. to admit men and women on an equal basis. [43], Iowa has a relatively smooth gradient of varying precipitation across the state, with areas in the southeast of the state receiving an average of over 38 inches (97 cm) of rain annually, and the northwest of the state receiving less than 28 inches (71 cm). [50] The pattern of precipitation across Iowa is seasonal, with more rain falling in the summer months. King represented the old fifth congressional district. [194] Property tax is levied on the taxable value of real property. [234] Iowa's schools are credited with the highest graduation rate in the nation as of 2019. [12], Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many Native American nations whose territory comprised the future state at the time of European colonization. [105] The five largest ancestry groups were: German (35.1%), Irish (13.5%), English (8.2%), American (5.8%), and Norwegian (5.0%). Iowans still flocking to cities, census stats show. 21% responded with non-religious, and 1% did not answer. [242] What's Eating Gilbert Grape, based on the Peter Hedges novel of the same name, is set in the fictional Iowa town of Endora. Multiple resorts and other tourist attractions are found in and around these towns surrounding the popular lakes. Le Mars hosts multiple ice cream themed community events each year. [236] Teacher pay is ranked 22nd, with the average salary being $55,647. [233], The four-year graduation rate for high schoolers was 91.3% in 2017. Red cedar is found throughout the state. [81], Iowa had several brigadier generals and four major generals—Grenville Mellen Dodge, Samuel R. Curtis, Francis J. Herron, and Frederick Steele—and saw many of its generals go on to state and national prominence following the war. Snowfall is light compared with the amount received in other states to the north and east. [72][73] On July 4, 1838, the U.S. Congress established the Territory of Iowa. High °C. [176]:2 Wellmark HealthPlan of Iowa and Wellmark Inc had the highest risk-based capital percentages of all 10 providers at 1158% and 1132%, respectively. [91] The Iowa Economic Development Authority, created in 2011 has replaced the Iowa Department of Economic Development and its annual reports are a source of economic information. The climate conditions data used in the Tracking Network were obtained through the Iowa State University Climate Science Program and includes data from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.. [51], When American Indians first arrived in what is now Iowa more than 13,000 years ago, they were hunters and gatherers living in a Pleistocene glacial landscape. [209], In the 19th century Iowa was among the earliest states to enact prohibitions against race discrimination, especially in education, but was slow to achieve full integration in the 20th century. [244] In 1992, Corey Taylor future co-founder of Slipknot formed Stone Sour in Des Moines. [137], CNBC's list of "Top States for Business in 2010" has recognized Iowa as the sixth best state in the nation. Man-made lakes include Lake Odessa,[24] Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, Coralville Lake, Lake MacBride, and Rathbun Lake. [53] Along the Missouri River at least five French and English trading houses were built before 1808. Iowa was also ranked 10th in "Economy", 12th in "Business Friendliness", 16th in "Education", 17th in both "Cost of Living" and "Quality of Life", 20th in "Workforce", 29th in "Technology and Innovation", 32nd in "Transportation" and the lowest ranking was 36th in "Access to Capital". 6.5% of Iowa's population were reported as under the age of five, 22.6% under 18, and 14.7% were 65 or older. Twelve Tuskegee Airmen from World War II hailed from Iowa including, Robert Martin. [263] The North Iowa Bulls play in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) in Mason City.[264]. High °F. [205], The state gets considerable attention every four years because the Iowa caucus, gatherings of voters to select delegates to the state conventions, is the first presidential caucus in the country. Iowa has a four-season climate, reflecting the state’s position deep in the interior of the continent. This poorly situated stockade was similarly attacked by hundreds of Indigenous people in 1813, but was successfully defended and later abandoned until settlers returned to the area in the mid-1830s. Sioux City is home to two higher education institutions, Morningside College and Briar Cliff University. Average Rainfall for Des Moines. [258][259] Iowa has four Class A minor league teams in the Midwest League: the Burlington Bees, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Clinton LumberKings, and the Quad Cities River Bandits. Some of the most dramatic scenery in Iowa is found in the unique Loess Hills which are found along Iowa's western border. Iowa Climate graph // Weather by Month As a result of the 2010 elections, each party controlled one house of the Iowa General Assembly: the House had a Republican majority, while the Senate had a Democratic majority. [136] Many Iowa communities hold farmers' markets during warmer months; these are typically weekly events, but larger cities can host multiple markets. [175], The Iowa Insurance Division "Annual report to the Iowa Governor and the Iowa Legislature" from November 2014 looked at the 95% of health insurers by premium, which are 10 companies. [197], Amtrak's California Zephyr serves the south of Iowa with stops at Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa, Osceola, and Creston on its daily route between Chicago and Emeryville, California. Woodlands (ash, hickory, and elm trees) thrive along the rivers and in the hillier parts of the state. [230] My house stands on a neighborhood corner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 33.1°F. As a result of the 2016 elections, Republicans gained control of the Senate. Iowa has experienced severe flooding as a result of rapid snow melt and heavy summer rainstorms. Population Trends: The Changing Face of Iowa. [144] Its per capita income for 2006 was $23,340. Five Nobel Prize winners hail from Iowa: Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize; Thomas Cech, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; Alan J. Heeger, also a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; John Mott, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize; and Stanley B. Prusiner, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Iowa recognizes three political parties—the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and the Libertarian Party. With three casino resorts, the city also includes such cultural attractions as the Western Hills Trails Center, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, the Grenville M. Dodge House, and the Lewis and Clark Monument, with clear views of the Downtown Omaha skyline found throughout the city. [14][b] The southern border is the Des Moines River and a not-quite-straight line along approximately 40 degrees 35 minutes north, as decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in Missouri v. Iowa (1849) after a standoff between Missouri and Iowa known as the Honey War. The northeastern part even has a mountain-like pattern. But rainfall during the four wettest days of the year has increased about 35 percent, and the amount of water flowing in most streams during the worst flood of the year has increased by more than 20 percent. Average Weather in October in Iowa City Iowa, United States. Besides processed food, industrial outputs include machinery, electric equipment, chemical products, publishing, and primary metals. [237], The state's oldest functioning school building is located in Bellevue in the historic Jackson County Courthouse which has been in continuous use as a school since 1848. Winters are cold, with January temperatures averaging about 14 °F (−10 °C) in the northwestern section of the state and in the low 20s F (about −6 °C) in the southeast. I-74 begins at I-80 just northeast of Davenport. During the Archaic period (10,500 to 2,800 years ago), American Indians adapted to local environments and ecosystems, slowly becoming more sedentary as populations increased. Iowa is a hotbed of wrestling in the United States. [219], As with racial equality, Iowa was a vanguard in women's rights in the mid-19th century, but did not allow women the right to vote until the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920, Iowa legislature being one of the ratifying votes. Climate is the average of weather over time. [162][163], Iowa's Driftless Region is also home to the nationally recognized Seed Savers Exchange, a non-profit seed bank housed at an 890-acre heritage farm near Decorah, in the northeast corner of the state. 53. Because of the extraordinary history in the teaching and sponsoring of creative writing that emanated from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and related programs, Iowa City was the first American city designated by the United Nations as a "City of Literature" in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.[133]. During the 1990s, Iowa had the second highest exodus rate for single, educated young adults, second only to North Dakota.[111]. In 2016, Iowa was the headquarters for three of the top 2,000 companies for revenue. Statistics of the Population", "Florida is about to ban sanctuary cities. Climate is the average of weather over time. Iowa officials tout credit rating, argue it shows state's finances are strong. Monthly: 1981-2010 normals History: 2007-2017 The Rathbun Dam on the Chariton River, the Red Rock and Saylorville dams on the Des Moines River, and the Coralville Dam on the Iowa River were built to protect against flooding, but they are also important for recreation, particularly boating. [91] Urban counties in Iowa grew 8.5% from 2000 to 2008, while rural counties declined by 4.2%. Gay marriage and Iowa: Why's everyone so surprised? [92], The United States Census Bureau estimates the population of Iowa was 3,155,070 on July 1, 2019, a 3.57% increase since the 2010 Census. Dec. 16.7°F. [28], There is a dearth of natural areas in Iowa; less than 1% of the tallgrass prairie that once covered most of Iowa remains intact; only about 5% of the state's prairie pothole wetlands remain, and most of the original forest has been lost. In 2008, the 92,600 farms in Iowa produced 19% of the nation's corn, 17% of the soybeans, 30% of the hogs, and 14% of the eggs. Metropolitan Area and a hub of southwest Iowa, sits at the base of the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway. It was not until the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment that women had full suffrage in Iowa. [59], Fort Madison was built to control trade and establish U.S. dominance over the Upper Mississippi, but it was poorly designed and disliked by the Sauk and Fox, many of whom allied with the British, who had not abandoned claims to the territory. [260] The Sioux City Explorers are part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Sioux City is the largest city in western Iowa and is found on the convergence of the Missouri, Floyd, and Big Sioux Rivers. [126] Other religious sects and orders living apart include Quakers around West Branch and Le Grand, German Pietists who founded the Amana Colonies, followers of Transcendental Meditation who founded Maharishi Vedic City, and Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance monks and nuns at the New Melleray and Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbies near Dubuque. Low °F. Historically, religious sects and orders who desired to live apart from the rest of society established themselves in Iowa, such as the Amish and Mennonite near Kalona and in other parts of eastern Iowa such as Davis County and Buchanan County. The state's capital, most populous city, and largest metropolitan area fully located within the state is Des Moines. [231], Iowa has ten official partner jurisdictions:[232], Iowa was one of the leading states in the high school movement, and continues to be among the top educational performers today. [13], Iowa is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River on the west. For the University of Northern Iowa, see, Early colonization, exploitation and trade, 1673–1808, Depression, World War II and manufacturing, 1930–1985, Reemergence as a mixed economy, 1985–present. The French, before their impending defeat in the French and Indian War, transferred ownership to their ally, Spain. [citation needed] William Labov and colleagues, in the monumental Atlas of North American English[128] found the English spoken in Iowa divides into multiple linguistic regions. Temperatures vary widely during the year, with an annual average of 49°F (9°C). In Des Moines, roughly in the center of the state, over two-thirds of the 34.72 inches (88.2 cm) of rain falls from April through September, and about half the average annual precipitation falls from May through August, peaking in June. Monthly averages Waterloo Longitude: -92.4003, Latitude: 42.5571 Average weather Waterloo, IA - 50703. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Incumbent U.S. The Meskwaki Settlement west of Tama is the only American Indian settlement in Iowa and is host to a large annual Pow-wow. Cedar Rapids is also home to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and Iowa's only National Trust for Historic Preservation Site, Brucemore mansion. [226], The state's law criminalizing same-sex sexual activity was repealed in June 1976, 27 years before Lawrence v. Texas. [181][182][183] Iowa is also headquarters to other companies including Hy-Vee, Pella Corporation, Vermeer Company, Kum & Go gas stations, Von Maur, Pioneer Hi-Bred, and Fareway. More careful agricultural practices and animal husbandry, along with outright bans on DDT, a synthetic insecticide, has helped to rejuvenate Iowa’s wildlife. [166], As of 2007, the direct production and sale of conventional agricultural commodities contributed only about 3.5% of Iowa's gross state product. [20], Iowa is generally not flat; most of the state consists of rolling hills. [184][185][186][187][188][189][190], Tax is collected by the Iowa Department of Revenue. [78] There were no battles in the state, although the Battle of Athens, Missouri, 1861, was fought just across the Des Moines River from Croton, Iowa, and shots from the battle landed in Iowa. Month. July is the hottest month for West Des Moines with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Iowa. The Indiana Territory was created in 1800 to exercise jurisdiction over this portion of the District; William Henry Harrison was its first governor. [88] The crisis spurred a major, decade-long population decline. This made Iowa the third state in the U.S. and first in the Midwest to permit same-sex marriage. Northwest Iowa is home to some of the largest concentrations of wind turbine farms in the world. [215] The Court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co.[216] in 1873, ruling against racial discrimination in public accommodations 91 years before the U.S. Supreme Court reached the same decision. The state averages 166 days of full sunshine and 199 cloudy or partly cloudy days. [204] Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds succeeded him on May 24, 2017, following Branstad's appointment as U.S. [131] The third-most-common language is German, spoken by 17,000 people in Iowa; two notable German dialects used in Iowa include Amana German spoken around the Amana Colonies, and Pennsylvania German, spoken among the Amish in Iowa. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter. The Iowa Barnstormers play in the Indoor Football League at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Iowa and Iowa State have won a combined 30 NCAA Division I titles. To the east lies Clear Lake. [56] In 1800, Napoleon Bonaparte took control of Louisiana from Spain in a treaty. In football, Iowa State University and the University of Iowa compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), whereas the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The average annual temperature at Des Moines is 50 °F (10 °C); for some locations in the north, such as Mason City, the figure is about 45 °F (7 °C), while Keokuk, on the Mississippi River, averages 52 °F (11 °C). [18], Iowa has 99 counties, but 100 county seats because Lee County has two. Navigate parenthood with the help of the Raising Curious Learners podcast. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015. Olympic gold medal-winning athletes from Iowa include Dan Gable, Shawn Johnson, and Cael Sanderson. Why? There is little proof to suggest that the explosion in the number of high-density livestock facilities in Iowa has led to increased rural water contamination and a decline in air quality. [198] Fort Madison is served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief, running daily between Chicago and Los Angeles.[199]. High °F. Climate is the average of weather over time. [21] Most of Iowa is used for agriculture; crops cover 60% of the state, grasslands (mostly pasture and hay with some prairie and wetland) cover 30%, and forests cover 7%; urban areas and water cover another 1% each. Twenty-seven Iowans have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government, which was first awarded in the Civil War. [108] The shift from rural to urban has caused population increases in more urbanized counties such as Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Scott, at the expense of more rural counties. A portion of the larger Omaha, Nebraska, metropolitan area extends into three counties of southwest Iowa. A barge transporting cars to dry roads during severe flooding in Iowa in 1993. Deer, raccoons, opossum, squirrels, and chipmunks are prevalent. The Presbyterian Church (USA) had almost 290 congregations and 51,380 members followed by the Reformed Church in America with 80 churches and 40,000 members, and the United Church of Christ had 180 churches and 39,000 members.[124]. Iowa's Threatened and Endangered Species Program, Pike (1965): The expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike to headwaters of the, CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (. July is the hottest month for Ames with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Iowa. A Pew Research poll released three weeks after the 2008 Iowa caucuses found … After the amendment, it reads: "All men and women are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights—among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness. It is periodically updated by the Iowa Legislative Service Bureau, with a new edition published in odd-numbered years and a supplement published in even-numbered years. Station Data. Average winters in the state have been known to drop well below freezing, even dropping below −18 °F (−28 °C). After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. Cedar Falls is home of the University of Northern Iowa. [97] The population density of the state is 52.7 people per square mile. A total of 39 ethanol plants produced 3.1 billion US gallons (12,000,000 m3) of fuel in 2009.[178]. Averages are for Dubuque Regional Airport, which is 7 miles from Dubuque. In 2016, there were approximately 732 organic farms in the state, an increase of about 5% from the previous year, and 103,136 organic acres, an increase of 9,429 from the previous year. [177] The Research Park hosts about 50 companies, among them NewLink Genetics, which develops cancer immunotherapeutics, and the U.S. animal health division of Boehringer Ingelheim, Vetmedica. Council Bluffs, part of the Omaha (Nebr.) [225] It was struck down in January 2019, when an Iowa state judge ruled that the "fetal heartbeat" law was unconstitutional. The band lasted until 1997. Hedges was born in West Des Moines.[243]. [201] Third parties, officially termed "nonparty political organizations", can appear on the ballot as well. Low °C. The John Deere Classic is a PGA Tour golf event held in the Quad Cities since 1971. [52], The arrival of European trade goods and diseases in the Protohistoric period led to dramatic population shifts and economic and social upheaval, with the arrival of new tribes and early European explorers and traders. [27] The Northern, drier part of Iowa is categorized as part of the Central tall grasslands. Place. Place. Attractions in Le Mars include the Wells Visitor Center and Ice Cream Parlor, Archie's Waeside (steak house), Bob's Drive Inn, Tonsfeldt Round Barn, Plymouth County Fairgrounds, Plymouth County Museum, and Plymouth County Courthouse. [74], Almost immediately after achieving territorial status, a clamor arose for statehood. [95], Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 29,386 people, while migration within the country produced a net loss of 41,140 people. Almost all of Iowa’s native prairie and wetland vegetation has been obliterated by agriculture. Representatives Leonard Boswell (D) and Tom Latham (R) ran against each other in 2012 in the third congressional district which had new boundaries; Latham won and retired after the 2014 elections. Other communities with vibrant historic downtown areas include Decorah, McGregor, Mason City, Elkader, Bellevue, Guttenberg, Algona, Spillville, Charles City, and Independence. Bass, trout, pike, and carp are found in Iowa’s rivers and streams. The Great Depression and World War II accelerated the shift away from smallholder farming to larger farms, and began a trend of urbanization. Iowa is host to at least two business incubators, Iowa State University Research Park and the BioVentures Center at the University of Iowa. significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time Natives of northern Iowa—including Sioux City, Fort Dodge, and the Waterloo region—tend to speak the dialect linguists call North Central American English, which is also found in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. "[224], In May 2018 Iowa signed into law one of the country's most restrictive abortion bans: the requirement that a doctor cannot perform an abortion if they can detect a fetal heartbeat, which in many cases would restrict abortions pregnancies less than six weeks old. Dubuque is home to the Archdiocese of Dubuque, which serves as the ecclesiastical province for all three other dioceses in the state and for all the Catholics in the entire state of Iowa. Iowa athletes inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame include Cap Anson, Fred Clarke, Red Faber, and Bob Feller. [53], Iowa was part of a territory known as La Louisiane or Louisiana, and European traders were interested in lead and furs obtained by Indigenous people. The first fair was held October 25–27, 1854, at a cost of around $323. After English, Spanish is the second-most-common language spoken in Iowa, with 120,000 people in Iowa of Hispanic or Latino origin and 47,000 people born in Latin America. Le Mars is home to Wells Enterprises, one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the world. After the 2010 United States Census and the resulting redistricting, Iowa lost one seat in Congress, falling to four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Iowa Speedway oval track has hosted auto racing championships such as the IndyCar Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Truck Series since 2006. Average daily temperatures in September. [221] In 1869, Iowa became the first state in the union to admit women to the practice of law, with the Court ruling women may not be denied the right to practice law in Iowa and admitting Arabella A. Mansfield to the practice of law. [83] The American Civil War briefly brought higher profits.[84]. Climate in Iowa. Incumbent Democratic governor Chet Culver was defeated in 2010 by Republican Terry Branstad, who had served as governor from 1983 to 1999. Major manufacturing sectors include food processing, heavy machinery, and agricultural chemicals. In July the average temperature is in the mid-80s F Iowa - Iowa - Climate: Iowa has a four-season climate, reflecting the state’s position deep in the interior of the continent. [11] Iowa has been listed as one of the safest U.S. states to live in. Notable writers, artists, and news personalities from Iowa include Bill Bryson, George Gallup, Susan Glaspell, Mauricio Lasansky, Tomas Lasansky, Harry Reasoner, and Grant Wood. Des Moines is the largest city and metropolitan area[a] in Iowa and the state's political and economic center. July is the hottest month for Urbandale with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Iowa. Frank Gotch was a World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, Zach Johnson won the 2007 Masters Golf Tournament and the 2015 British Open, and Jeremy Hellickson won the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year award pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Sanford Museum and Planetarium in Cherokee, Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, The Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, and the Fort Museum and Frontier Village in Fort Dodge are other regional destinations. The first and second Iowa State Fairs were held in the more developed eastern part of the state at Fairfield. Iowa is the birthplace of U.S. President Herbert Hoover, Vice President Henry A. Wallace, and two first ladies, Lou Henry Hoover and Mamie Eisenhower. According to the AMA annual report from 2007 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield had provided 71% of the state's health insurance. The caucuses, held in January or February of the election year, involve people gathering in homes or public places and choosing their candidates, rather than casting secret ballots as is done in a presidential primary election. Average Weather in March in Des Moines Iowa, United States. [33] In fact, covered manure storage in modern barns prevent that manure from washing away into surface water, as it does in open lots as snow melts and thunderstorms occur. On December 14, 2015, Branstad became the longest serving governor in U.S. history, serving (at that time) 20 years, 11 months, and 3 days; eclipsing George Clinton, who served 21 years until 1804. 35. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. [160][161] Iowa has also seen an increase in demand for local, sustainably-grown food. Some of the most severe flooding in Iowa occurred in 1993 when the state received twice its average annual rainfall; much of the state remained flooded for four months, with roads inaccessible, water systems inoperable, housing uninhabitable, and farmland unusable. 63. [145], As of December 2015, the state's unemployment rate is 3.4%. Thereafter, the fair moved to locations closer to the center of the state and in 1886 found a permanent home in Des Moines. Nearby attractions include Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino in Altoona, Living History Farms in Urbandale, Trainland USA in Colfax, and the Iowa Speedway and Valle Drive-In in Newton. The state capital, Des Moines, is in Polk County. [106], Iowa's population is more urban than rural, with 61 percent living in urban areas in 2000, a trend that began in the early 20th century. [169], As of 2009[update] major Iowa agricultural product processors include Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, Inc., Diamond V Mills, and Quaker Oats. Iowa has three professional football teams. Renewable energy has become a major economic force in northern and western Iowa, with wind turbine electrical generation increasing exponentially since 1990. [127], English is the most common language in Iowa, used by 94% of the population. (Iowa 2009) (Publication to N.W.2d pending as of April 9, 2009. Davenport boasts the Figge Art Museum, River Music Experience, Putnam Museum, Davenport Skybridge, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Quad Cities, and plays host to the annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, and the Quad City Air Show, which is the largest airshow in the state. RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, attracts thousands of bicyclists and support personnel. A climate chart for your city, indicating the monthly high temperatures and rainfall. In the first decision of the Iowa Supreme Court—In Re the Matter of Ralph,[210] decided July 1839—the Court rejected slavery in a decision that found a slave named Ralph became free when he stepped on Iowa soil, 26 years before the end of the Civil War. The largest non-Protestant religion was Catholicism with 503,080 adherents. The tables give the normals for maximum and minimum temperatures based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 by the US National Climatic Data Center. [96] Iowa has banned sanctuary cities. A flooded street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in June 2008. High °C. The Iowa Great Lakes is made up of multiple small towns, such as Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, Milford, and Okoboji. Summers are warm and more humid. July is the hottest month for Iowa with an average high temperature of 84.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most states. The Amana Colonies are a group of settlements of German Pietists comprising seven villages listed as National Historic Landmarks. The annual average rainfall ranges from less than 26 inches (660 mm) in the northwest to more than 38 inches (965 mm) in the southeast. In professional football, Kurt Warner was the Super Bowl XXXIV MVP winner and a two-time NFL MVP award winner. [193] Iowa has one local option sales tax that may be imposed by counties after an election. Iowa is a landlocked state located east from the mountainous western part of the country. Iowa averages about 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year. Iowa is among the few jurisdictions where municipalities install speed cameras on interstate highways providing a substantial revenue source from out of state drivers. You can jump to a separate table for each region of the state: Eastern, Central and Western Iowa. Sioux City boasts a revitalized downtown and includes attractions such as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Sergeant Floyd Monument, Sergeant Floyd River Museum, the Tyson Events Center, Southern Hills Mall, the Orpheum Theater, and more. Much of Iowa was mapped by Zebulon Pike in 1805,[58] but it was not until the construction of Fort Madison in 1808 that the U.S. established tenuous military control over the region. 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As of 2018[update], the 43rd and current Governor of Iowa is Kim Reynolds (R). About 5 percent of Iowa is forested. Monthly averages Winterset Longitude: -94.0211, Latitude: 41.3628 Average weather Winterset, IA - 50273. The tables give the normals for maximum and minimum temperatures based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 by the US National Climatic Data Center. The Clint Eastwood movie The Bridges of Madison County, based on the popular novel of the same name, took place and was filmed in Madison County. Dubuque is a regional tourist destination with attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the Port of Dubuque. Around Pella, residents of Dutch descent once spoke the Pella Dutch dialect. Iowa lies in the humid continental zone and generally has hot summers, cold winters, and wet springs. [179] Major producers of turbines and components in Iowa include Acciona Energy of West Branch, TPI Composites of Newton, and Siemens Energy of Fort Madison. [90], Food processing is the largest component of manufacturing. The tables give the normals for maximum and minimum temperatures based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 by the US National Climatic Data Center. Before European settlement, 4 to 6 million acres of the state was covered with wetlands, about 95% of these wetlands have been drained. [252] The two intrastate rivals compete annually for the Cy-Hawk Trophy as part of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. [57], After the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, Congress divided the Louisiana Purchase into two parts—the Territory of Orleans and the District of Louisiana, with present-day Iowa falling in the latter. Iowa allows its residents to deduct their federal income taxes from their state income taxes. The atlas of North American English: Phonetics, phonology, and sound change : a multimedia reference tool. Annual Weather Averages Near Davenport. Tribes which were probably descendants of the prehistoric Oneota include the Dakota, Ho-Chunk, Ioway, and Otoe. Northeast Iowa, part of the Driftless Area, has led the state in development of its regional food system and grows and consumes more local food than any other region in Iowa. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. [59][60] Fort Madison was defeated by British-supported Indigenous people in 1813 during the War of 1812, and Fort Shelby in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, also fell to the British. Des Moines's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 11.7°F. The only indigenous language used regularly in Iowa is Meskwaki, used around the Meskwaki Settlement.[132]. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 86.0°F. Former WWE Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is from Davenport. [217] Racial discrimination at public businesses was not deemed illegal until 1949, when the court ruled in State of Iowa v. Katz that businesses had to serve customers regardless of race; the case began when Edna Griffin was denied service at a Des Moines drugstore. Males made up approximately 49.6% of the population. They served with the Army of the Potomac in Virginia and fought under Union General Philip Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. Annual Weather Averages Near Dubuque. Most property is taxed by more than one taxing authority. Also, the Knoxville Raceway dirt track hosts the Knoxville Nationals, one of the classic sprint car racing events. The Annals of Iowa 40 (1970), 412-427. 60, page 315, Iowa Official Register, Volume No. Iowa contributed proportionately more men to Civil War military service than did any other state, north or south, sending more than 75,000 volunteers to the armed forces, over one-sixth of whom were killed before the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox. [143] If measured by gross state product, for 2005 it was $113.5 billion. The Missouri and Mississippi river boundaries are as they were mapped in the 19th century, which can vary from their modern courses. Slipknot, a heavy metal band, was formed in Des Moines in 1995. For the river, see, Map of the United States with Iowa highlighted, "Northern Iowa" redirects here. Station Data. Monthly averages Davenport Longitude: -90.5776, Latitude: 41.5236 Average weather Davenport, IA - 52801. Le Mars is in the northeastern part of the Sioux City Metropolitan Area and is the self-proclaimed "Ice Cream Capital of the World". 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