Safety Score
Iowa City, IA
High
Exercise Normal Precaution
Known For
- Corn
- StateFair
- DesMoines
- Hawkeyes
- Caucuses
- Farming
- Prairies
- Amish
- LoessHills
- RAGBRAI
Covid Status
Covid Status
Risk Level
High
Vaccination Progress
Daily new cases
100k
Infection rate
Positive test rate
% Vaccinated
Iowa is located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, and South Dakota to the northwest.
The capital city of Iowa is Des Moines, which is also the largest city in the state.
Yes, Iowa is known for its rolling plains and cornfields. It's part of the American Corn Belt, with a landscape that is primarily flat to gently rolling hills suited for agriculture.
You can get to Iowa by several means of transportation. By air, you can fly into major airports like Des Moines International Airport or The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. By road, you can drive on major interstates such as I-80 and I-35 that cross the state. Iowa is also accessible by bus and train services.
Iowa has six neighboring states: Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and Nebraska and South Dakota to the west.
Yes, the entire state of Iowa is in the Central Time Zone.
The major rivers in Iowa include the Mississippi River, which forms the state's eastern border, and the Missouri River, which forms the western border. The Iowa River and Des Moines River are also significant rivers flowing through the state.
Iowa does not have any "national parks" as designated by the National Park Service, but it does have national monuments, historic sites, and trails, such as the Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
The best time to visit Iowa is during the late spring (May to June) when the weather is warm and not too humid, or early fall (September to October) when the temperatures are comfortable, and you can experience the vibrant fall foliage.
Yes, Iowa has a rich agricultural heritage which can be experienced at events like the Iowa State Fair, one of the largest state fairs in the United States. Visitors can also explore the Amana Colonies for a glimpse of communal German heritage, or attend the Tulip Time Festival in Pella for Dutch culture, cuisine, and parades.
