Iowa

Iowa

State Flower
Wild Prairie Rose

This mostly agricultural state of cornfields is the true image of small town America. Settled by mainly Northern Europeans they came to the state to farm as their main concern. Eastern Iowa in the Mississippi hinterland is full of many agricultural towns and now many riverboats offer gambling on the river.

State Bird
Eastern Boldfinch

The capital of Des Moines is the nerve center of the state. If the streets of the city seem empty, that is because people are using the Skywalk. This Skywalk is a three mile enclosed temperature controlled corridor, linking twenty blocks of offices with offices, banks, restaurants, shopping and theatres. Iowans eat well because of the quantity of fresh food and  it  reflects in the many fine steakhouse in the city.


State Capital
Des Moines
State Motto
The Hawkeye State

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Moving Pets

On average Americans move every 7 years and the lifespan of a pet may be 10- 20 years. It is highly likely that during your pet's lifetime you will be moving or relocating. If you have a pet or pets as part of your family you will need to remember that they are just like people, they also get as stressed out as we do when moving. In fact in many instances they may be more stressed as the home is generally their habitat and pets are very sensitive to a change in their habitat. Pets can also become very frightened when faced with strange situations. With careful organization and planning the move process can be made easier and less stressful for both you and your pet. Read VanLines.com's helpful guide which provides tips and advice to help you and your pet through this stressful process.