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About Iowa

The story of Iowa

Iowa is corn to the horizon, presidential caucuses that launch campaigns, and the State Fair butter cow.

History & heritage

Admitted in 1846 as the 29th state, Iowa turned prairie into some of the richest farmland on Earth. With the state motto “Our liberties we prize” and a founding year of 1846, Iowa carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.

Geography & landscape

Bounded by the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, Iowa is almost entirely rolling farmland — some of the most productive soil in the world. Covering 56,273 sq mi, Iowa lies in the Midwest region and runs on Central time.

Culture, food and traditions

The Iowa State Fair, RAGBRAI bike ride across the state, and Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones football make Iowa a Midwestern icon. From regional flavors like pork tenderloin sandwich, Maid-Rite, sweet corn to festivals such as Iowa State Fair and RAGBRAI, the culture of Iowa shows up in every collection we design.

Sports, colleges and community

Home teams like Hawkeyes, Cyclones and universities such as Iowa, Iowa State, Drake anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our Iowa designs.

Parks, landmarks and wildlife

Landmarks like Field of Dreams, John Wayne Birthplace, Amana Colonies and protected lands such as Effigy Mounds, Herbert Hoover NHS give Iowa its outdoor identity. The state animal is the None, the state bird is the Eastern Goldfinch, and the state tree is the Bur Oak — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.

Interesting facts about Iowa

• Iowa produces more corn and pork than any other state.
• The Iowa Caucuses have historically been the first contest of every presidential campaign.
• Field of Dreams was filmed on a working Iowa farm.
• Ninety percent of Iowa land is under cultivation.