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Iowa’s Geographic Treasure- Discovering Where This Heartland State is Located
Where’s Iowa Located?
Iowa, often referred to as the “Hawkeye State,” is a state located in the Midwestern United States. Nestled between the states of Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, and South Dakota to the northwest, Iowa holds a unique position in the country’s heartland. Covering an area of approximately 56,273 square miles, Iowa is the 26th largest state in the United States by land area. Its capital city, Des Moines, serves as the political and cultural hub of the state.>