Nicknamed the Hawkeye State, Iowa, located in the midwest, was admitted into the Union in 1846, making it the 29th state. It was named for its original inhabitants, a tribe of Sioux Indians known as the Ioway. The capital is Des Moines.
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Database of real estate agents, companies, and related services is offered on this site. Each entry contains names, phone numbers, website links, and an information request.
http://www.agentsearch.com/real_estate/iowa.htm
Database of Best Western hotels throughout the state and displays photographs, descriptions, amenity lists, and promotional packages.
http://www.bestwesterniowa.com/
Directory which lists hundreds of campgrounds throughout the state displays the location and phone number of each, as well as details which include whether or not they have modern restrooms, modern showers, and electricity.
http://www.campiowa.com/
Presented here are a list of board members, the organization's dues schedule, a member directory, and calendar of upcoming events. A free newsletter subscription is also offered.
http://www.iowachamber.net/
This database of properties throughout the state includes residential, commercial, farm, and recreational properties. Also contains details about individual agents and contact options.
http://www.iowarealty.com/
This division of the Public Safety Department presents a profile of the division, laws which have recently taken effect, crash reports, road conditions, and the locations of district offices.
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/ISP/
Featuring the facility to file for unemployment insurance, register for job opportunities, and search or browse employment openings, the official state employment site also contains announcements and statistics relating to jobs and layoffs.
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/
Office of the Attorney General
The official Iowa Department of Justice site contains a profile of the chief attorney and an office telephone directory. There are also sections on consumer protection, victim assistance, and tobacco laws.
http://www.iowa.gov/government/ag/
The official state site consists of government information, news affecting the state, details about the governor, and facts about Iowa.
http://www.iowa.gov/
The official vacation site for the state showcases photographs of tourist attractions and recreational sites in the state, a calendar of featured events across the state, and lodging. In addition, the site contains details about road conditions, weather forecasts, and locations of welcome centers.
http://www.traveliowa.com/