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Iowa State Information

Welcome to the Iowa information page! Discover Iowa by browsing this page for interesting pieces of Iowa trivia, history, state facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great state of Iowa or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track.

Little Bit of History

The state of Iowa encompasses 56,272 square miles and is ranked 26th in the nation's total area. It was the 29th state to enter the union on December 28, 1846. Iowa was named after the Ioway people, a Siouan tribe of Native Americans that formerly lived there.

Essentials
Motto -
Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain
Capital - 
Des Moines
Time Zone - 
Central
Demonym - 
Iowan
Quarter
Introduced - 2004

Song
The Song of Iowa
You asked what land I love the best, Iowa, tis Iowa,

The fairest State of all the west, Iowa, O! Iowa,

Did You Know?

  • Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry.
  • Spirit Lake is the largest glacier-made lake in the state.
  • Imes Bridge is the oldest of Madison County's six bridges.
  • Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, is the largest cereal company in the world.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Driving in Iowa

Browse through the Iowa Motor Vehicle Division website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Iowa driver's license and vehicle registration information.



The First Step When Moving
Contact your Allstate agent or call 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828).


Things to Consider Before Moving
Will I need to change my insurance coverage? Should I buy or rent my new place? What can I afford? Relax! We'll help you sort through your options.

Moving Tools and Tips
There's a lot to keep track of when you move. Our checklists will help you so moving will be a breeze. Always check out the moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within Iowa.

Need an Insurance Policy in Iowa?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!). You can also talk to an Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.
Scenic Drives in Iowa
Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Iowa State Tourism site.

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