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Iowa (pronounced [ˈaɪəwə]) is a Midwest state of the United States. It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The official name of the state is the "State of Iowa". The state is named for the Native American Iowa people. Full Article
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The Senate Finance Committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa heads to the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
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Iowa State University student Michael Garcia uses hay bales to decorate his team's house during the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington October 7, 2009.
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The Senate Finance Committee ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, arrives at Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
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Iowa State student Timothy Lentz (L) and Team Alberta, Canada, student Leah Battersdy (R), work on the roof of their houses during the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington October 6, 2009.
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In this image released by the department of Energy, Iowa State student Timothy Lentz, foreground, and Team Alberta, Canada, student Leah Battersdy, right, work on the roof of their houses during the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesd...
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Iowa State wide receiver Jake Williams (83) catches a pass through the arms of Kansas State defensive backs Stephen Harrison (8) and Tysyn Hartman (2) in the end zone to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Sta...
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Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Kansas State linebacker Antonio Felder during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State won 24-23.
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Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Kansas State linebacker Antonio Felder during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college, football game Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State won 24-23.
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Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, left, argues a call with an official during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Iowa State tight end Derrick Catlett (84) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown trailed by Kansas State defensive back Stephen Harrison (8) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State quarterback Grant Gregory (6) dives past Iowa State cornerback James Smith (2) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kansas State quarterback Grant Gregory, center, gets between Iowa State cornerback Kennard Banks (7) and linebacker Patrick Neal (91) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State won 24-23.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, right, looks on as Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont. , talks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on health care reform legislation on Capitol Hill Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Washington.
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The Senate Finance Committee's Ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa reads through an amendment on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, as the committee continued its health care markup.
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The Senate Finance Committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, left, huddles with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R- Utah, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on health care reform legislation.
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The Senate Finance Committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, left, talks with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R- Utah on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on health care reform legislation.
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The Senate Finance Committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, second from right, makes a point as he talks about the public option during the markup of health care legislation, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during the markup of health care legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
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In this photo taken Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, Iowa running back Adam Robinson leaps over Penn State defender Navorro Bowman during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde celebrates with fans after winning 21-10 against Penn State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa team members celebrate with the fans after beating Penn State 21-10 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa's Pat Angerer, right, celebrates with teammate A.J. Edds after Edds intercepted a pass against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa. Iowa won 21-10.
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Penn State's Derek Moye catches a pass as Iowa's Shaun Prater goes up for the ball at left during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa. Iowa won 21-10.
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Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi passes against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi passes against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa.
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Iowa State University student Michael Garcia uses hay bales to decorate his team's house during the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington October 7, 2009.
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We are privileged to welcome AirTran Airways back to central Iowa and excited that they have already decided to expand their announced service at DSM ... We hope this is just the beginning of a growing partnership as AirTran Airways serves many markets important to central Iowa air travelers.
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We are privileged to welcome AirTran Airways back to central Iowa and excited that they have already decided to expand their announced service at DSM ... We hope this is just the beginning of a growing partnership as AirTran Airways serves many markets important to central Iowa air travelers.
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'These recommendations, which have been widely criticized by patients and doctors alike, could prove devastating for women at risk of breast cancer,' the lawmakers wrote to Sens. Tom Harkin (D- Iowa) and Michael Enzi (R-Wyo.), the leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
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I wasn't happy with what is going on at Illinois ... I like all the coaches at Iowa. They will be staying around for a long time. I went to the Iowa-Minnesota game last weekend, and the atmosphere was so much better than at Illinois. Now I feel good about my decision.
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DeSean and Brayden are two incredible athletes and I wish them all the best of luck in their future ... The players that are going to be starting off the season here in Springfield are extremely talented and have proved themselves this past week in camp. We did well against Maine in our pre-season game ...
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This award recognizes creativity, culinary excellence and service to the industry ... Ephraim's creativity at the Tournament Club of Iowa and his presence and participation in the community has elevated the culinary sophistication and professionalism of the entire Des Moines area hospitality market.
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The Iowa Corn Grower's Association and the Indy Racing League have been a tremendous fit for Iowa Speedway and we are honored to have them continue with us ... The Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer is a world-class event and racing fans look forward to the race each year.
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He’s a wrecking ball ... I would love to see a [former Democratic Lt. Gov.] Sally Peterson or a [former Iowa Department of Economic Development Director] Mike Blouin step forward. I would love to see us go to the Great Ape Trust and have someone run against him.
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These are well-run, profitable properties that offer a unique opportunity to expand our operations into Iowa and Minnesota
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That storm moves east on Thanksgiving Day, with the state of Iowa looking dry Friday into Saturday
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Roxanne Conlin is running for the U.S. Senate, not the Iowa Senate ... Sen. Grassley’s leading contributors represent the insurance and gas industries. Big business has had the run of Washington for too long, it’s time Iowans took it back and this attack is a bogus attempt to distort reality and detract...
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From the beginning, it was laughable that the former president of the American Trial Lawyers Association would make taking on the ‘special interests’ a central theme of her campaign ... But Roxanne Conlin’s complete flip-flop on taking campaign donations from lobbyists seriously calls her credibility an...
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EPA appreciates Iowa's efforts to develop reasonable and appropriate water quality standards. Protecting our recreational water resources is one of the most important components of a state’s water quality standards
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These shell companies had little or no connection to Iowa and were set up to take advantage of Iowa tax credits, under the film office's improper interpretation of the law
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A recent piece by Thomas Beaumont suggested that Sarah Palin is beginning to catch fire in Iowa and state republicans are cozying up to the woman that puts the reptilian brain of many democrats into overdrive.
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and then there is Mary, who lives in Sioux City, Iowa and makes $13.42 an hour.
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We believe in Grimes and we believe in the state of Iowa as evidenced by this special business loan program
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One of the other two teams, Penn State or Iowa, will probably go to a BCS game, I would think ... or at least have a great possibility of doing that.
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I want to play in a BCS bowl for sure ... But you've got to give credit to Iowa. They came in and beat us at home. So that's definitely got to be added into the equation.
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My first stock-car race was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and I was fast, but I didn't know how to pass anyone ... I was on the radio saying, 'How do I pass?' and they said, 'We've got the car running,' and you've got to figure how to pass.
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It's a great gathering from both sides of the river, Illinois and Iowa, folks who understand how desperately we need jobs in this area
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There are general principles of law every applicant needs to know, and it doesn't matter if it's Iowa or Delaware
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Approximately 80% of all of the jobs created by the facility will be held by people residing in Illinois, while people in Iowa will fill the remaining jobs
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I want to play in a BCS bowl for sure, but you’ve got to give credit to Iowa ... They came in and beat us at home. That’s definitely got to be added to the equation. But I know our team is a team that’s going to get better. We’re going to be able to play with anybody.
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You've got to give credit to Iowa; they came in and they beat us at home
– Sean Lee SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer
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