In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy made the transition to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in land area and the 30th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Des Moines. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. Its nickname is the Hawkeye State.
With the Missouria and the Otoe, the Ioway are the Chiwere-speaking peoples, claiming the Ho-Chunks as their "grandfathers." Their estimated population of 1,100 (in 1760) dropped to 800 (in 1804), a decrease caused mainly by smallpox, to which they had no natural immunity.
Their name has been said to come from ayuhwa ("asleep"). Early European explorers often adopted the names of tribes from the ethnonyms which other tribes gave them, not understanding that these differed from what the peoples called themselves. Thus, ayuhwa is not an Ioway word. The word Ioway comes from Dakotan ayuxbe via French aiouez. Their autonym (their name for themselves) is Báxoje, pronounced [b̥aꜜxodʒɛ] (alternate spellings: pahotcha, pahucha,), which translates to "grey snow". Báxoje has been incorrectly translated as "dusted faces" or "dusty nose", since the Ioway words use different consonants.
The SteamboatIowa was revered as one of the largest and fastest boats on the Mississippi in the mid 19th century; it is incorporated into the official Seal of Iowa. Built in 1838, the Iowa was the first vessel named for the newly formed Territory of Iowa. It weighed 112 tons, could pull 10 keelboats, and it set the speed record from Galena, Illinois to St. Louis in 1843, making the trip in 44 hours, a record that held until 1849.
The Iowa was hired by Mormon supporters of Joseph Smith, Jr. as part of a plan to rescue him from jail in June 1843; the excursion was cancelled after Smith was murdered in jail.
The Iowa sunk after a collision with the steamboat Declaration on Oct. 1, 1847 while traveling from New Orleans to St. Louis. This liability for this collision was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court case John Walsh v. Patrick Rogers (54 U.S. 283- 1852). However, the Iowa was apparently rebuilt, or a new steamboat was later rechristened Iowa, since similar side-wheeler appeared twice in Barber and Howe's 1865 Loyal West in the Time of Rebellion, and there is reference to the Iowa being used as a troop transport during the Civil War.
The Mississippi River is an important river for travel and trading goods. However, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was once a huge obstacle. Find out what it took to overcome this engineering challenge.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
published: 09 Jan 2023
The History of Keokuk, ( Lee County ) Iowa
#Keokuk
published: 21 Feb 2024
The History of West Point, ( Lee County ) Iowa
#WestPoint
published: 21 Feb 2024
The History of Montrose, ( Lee County ) Iowa
#Montrose
published: 21 Feb 2024
Lee County Iowa Jail
More women inmates at Lee County Iowa jail have officials thinking about changes that might be made.
published: 15 Mar 2012
Auwaerter Aerial Tour - Apartment Building - Lee County, Iowa
LEE COUNTY, IA LAND AUCTION - AUWAERTER FARMS
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10:00 AM
https://sullivanauctioneers.com/auction/auwaerter-8-27-24
published: 26 Jul 2024
On the Road: Lee County
Last week at was at the highest elevation point in Iowa now I'm at the lowest point in Lee County. Keep up with my mission to visit all 99 Iowa counties here: http://www.jacobsforiowa.com/marksmission/
published: 11 Feb 2014
General Lee Flies at 2024 Mopar Nats!
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Raymond Kohn’s General Lee Jump at the Mopar Nationals at National Trail Raceway! The Northeast Ohio Dukes keep the Dukes of Hazzard in the forefront and Raymond Kohn pilots the General Lee to a new record jump for him of 216 ½ feet! It all happened August 10, 2024.
published: 11 Aug 2024
Hoenig - Lee County, Iowa Land Auction - 56.43 Deeded Acres - 1 Tract Ft. Madision, IA
Tillable land with CRP income! For details contact auction manager Terry Hoenig of Steffes Group, 319.385.2000 or by cell, 319.470.7120
The Mississippi River is an important river for travel and trading goods. However, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was once a huge obstacle. Find out what it took to ove...
The Mississippi River is an important river for travel and trading goods. However, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was once a huge obstacle. Find out what it took to overcome this engineering challenge.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
The Mississippi River is an important river for travel and trading goods. However, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was once a huge obstacle. Find out what it took to overcome this engineering challenge.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
Last week at was at the highest elevation point in Iowa now I'm at the lowest point in Lee County. Keep up with my mission to visit all 99 Iowa counties here: h...
Last week at was at the highest elevation point in Iowa now I'm at the lowest point in Lee County. Keep up with my mission to visit all 99 Iowa counties here: http://www.jacobsforiowa.com/marksmission/
Last week at was at the highest elevation point in Iowa now I'm at the lowest point in Lee County. Keep up with my mission to visit all 99 Iowa counties here: http://www.jacobsforiowa.com/marksmission/
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Raymond Kohn’s General Lee Jump at the Mopar Nationals at National Trail Raceway! The Northeast O...
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Raymond Kohn’s General Lee Jump at the Mopar Nationals at National Trail Raceway! The Northeast Ohio Dukes keep the Dukes of Hazzard in the forefront and Raymond Kohn pilots the General Lee to a new record jump for him of 216 ½ feet! It all happened August 10, 2024.
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Raymond Kohn’s General Lee Jump at the Mopar Nationals at National Trail Raceway! The Northeast Ohio Dukes keep the Dukes of Hazzard in the forefront and Raymond Kohn pilots the General Lee to a new record jump for him of 216 ½ feet! It all happened August 10, 2024.
The Mississippi River is an important river for travel and trading goods. However, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was once a huge obstacle. Find out what it took to overcome this engineering challenge.
Every county in Iowa has a story to tell!
Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.
The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa
Last week at was at the highest elevation point in Iowa now I'm at the lowest point in Lee County. Keep up with my mission to visit all 99 Iowa counties here: http://www.jacobsforiowa.com/marksmission/
On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain takes you to Raymond Kohn’s General Lee Jump at the Mopar Nationals at National Trail Raceway! The Northeast Ohio Dukes keep the Dukes of Hazzard in the forefront and Raymond Kohn pilots the General Lee to a new record jump for him of 216 ½ feet! It all happened August 10, 2024.
In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy made the transition to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in land area and the 30th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Des Moines. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. Its nickname is the Hawkeye State.
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