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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.

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Northern Iowa head coach Tanya Warren holds the championship trophy after Northern Iowa defeated Creighton 54-53 in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa head coach Tanya Warren holds the championship trophy after Northern Iowa defeated Creighton 54-53 in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Creighton coach Jim Flanery stands with his team after a 54-53 loss to Northern Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Creighton coach Jim Flanery stands with his team after a 54-53 loss to Northern Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka (44) celebrates with teammates after Northern Iowa's 54-53 victory over Creighton in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka (44) celebrates with teammates after Northern Iowa's 54-53 victory over Creighton in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin (10) and teammate Lizzie Boeck, right, celebrate as Creighton's Megan Neuvirth, left, walks off the court after the final buzzer in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin (10) and teammate Lizzie Boeck, right, celebrate as Creighton's Megan Neuvirth, left, walks off the court after the final buzzer in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

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Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin, left, celebrates at the final buzzer as Creighton's Chevelle Herring walks off the court during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin, left, celebrates at the final buzzer as Creighton's Chevelle Herring walks off the court during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

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Northern Iowa's Lizzie Boeck hits a free throw with just over seven seconds left in the game to put her team up over Creighton during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Boeck scored 19 points to lead Northern Iowa to a 54-53 victory.

Northern Iowa's Lizzie Boeck hits a free throw with just over seven seconds left in the game to put her team up over Creighton during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Boeck scored 19 points to lead Northern Iowa to a 54-53 victory.

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Northern Iowa's Lizzie Boeck, right, dribbles around Creighton's Kellie Nelson during the second half in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Boeck scored 19 points to lead Northern Iowa to a 54-53 victory.

Northern Iowa's Lizzie Boeck, right, dribbles around Creighton's Kellie Nelson during the second half in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Boeck scored 19 points to lead Northern Iowa to a 54-53 victory.

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Creighton's Chevelle Herring, center, shoots around Northern Iowa's Kim Wypiszynski, right, as Northern Iowa's K.K. Armstrong, left, looks on during the first half in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Creighton's Chevelle Herring, center, shoots around Northern Iowa's Kim Wypiszynski, right, as Northern Iowa's K.K. Armstrong, left, looks on during the first half in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka, right, looks to pass as Creighton's DaNae Moore defends during the first half in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka, right, looks to pass as Creighton's DaNae Moore defends during the first half in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Katelin Oney, left, passes around Creighton's Ally Jensen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa's Katelin Oney, left, passes around Creighton's Ally Jensen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Rock Valley's Jordan Dykstra scores against Calamus-Wheatland's Ryan Powers in the Class 1A Finals basketball game at the Iowa High School state tournament, Friday March 12, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Rock Valley's Jordan Dykstra scores against Calamus-Wheatland's Ryan Powers in the Class 1A Finals basketball game at the Iowa High School state tournament, Friday March 12, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly yells at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly yells at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) takes a shot over Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) takes a shot over Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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This undated photo provided by Jene Newson shows Jene Newsome. Newsome was discharged earlier this year under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" law after Rapid City, S.D., police officers saw an Iowa marriage license in her home and told the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The police were at Newsome's home in November with an arrest warrant for her partner, who was wanted on theft charges in Alaska.

This undated photo provided by Jene Newson shows Jene Newsome. Newsome was discharged earlier this year under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" law after Rapid City, S.D., police officers saw an Iowa marriage license in her home and told the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The police were at Newsome's home in November with an arrest warrant for her partner, who was wanted on theft charges in Alaska.

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This Tuesday March 9, 2010 image made from video provided by KOTA-TV shows Jene Newsome during an interview in her home in Rapid City, S.D. on date. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against the Rapid City Police Department, saying two officers were responsible for getting a lesbian Air Force sergeant tossed out of the military. Police went to Jene Newsome's Rapid City home last November to serve an out-of-state warrant on Cheryl Hutson, Newsome's partner. The officers allegedly noticed an Iowa marriage certificate showing the two were married and notified Ellsworth Air Force Base, which later gave Newsome an honorable discharge.

This Tuesday March 9, 2010 image made from video provided by KOTA-TV shows Jene Newsome during an interview in her home in Rapid City, S.D. on date. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against the Rapid City Police Department, saying two officers were responsible for getting a lesbian Air Force sergeant tossed out of the military. Police went to Jene Newsome's Rapid City home last November to serve an out-of-state warrant on Cheryl Hutson, Newsome's partner. The officers allegedly noticed an Iowa marriage certificate showing the two were married and notified Ellsworth Air Force Base, which later gave Newsome an honorable discharge.

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Iowa State's Lisa Koll reacts after crossing the finish line following the 5000 meters at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Fayetteville, Ark. Koll won the event with a time of 15:39.65.

Iowa State's Lisa Koll reacts after crossing the finish line following the 5000 meters at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Fayetteville, Ark. Koll won the event with a time of 15:39.65.

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Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) goes up for a shot but is fouled by Oklahoma State's Toni Young (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) goes up for a shot but is fouled by Oklahoma State's Toni Young (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) goes up for a shot but is fouled by Oklahoma State's Toni Young (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Iowa State forward Amanda Zimmerman (42) goes up for a shot but is fouled by Oklahoma State's Toni Young (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, center, battles for a rebound with Iowa State's Jessica Schroll (12), Kelsey Bolte (11) and Anna Prins (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, center, battles for a rebound with Iowa State's Jessica Schroll (12), Kelsey Bolte (11) and Anna Prins (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) takes a shot past teammate Lindsey Keller, back, and Iowa State's Jessica Schroll, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) takes a shot past teammate Lindsey Keller, back, and Iowa State's Jessica Schroll, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Northern Iowa head coach Tanya Warren holds the championship trophy after Northern Iowa defeated Creighton 54-53 in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa head coach Tanya Warren holds the championship trophy after Northern Iowa defeated Creighton 54-53 in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Creighton coach Jim Flanery stands with his team after a 54-53 loss to Northern Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Creighton coach Jim Flanery stands with his team after a 54-53 loss to Northern Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka (44) celebrates with teammates after Northern Iowa's 54-53 victory over Creighton in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

Northern Iowa's Erin Brocka (44) celebrates with teammates after Northern Iowa's 54-53 victory over Creighton in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo.

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Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin (10) and teammate Lizzie Boeck, right, celebrate as Creighton's Megan Neuvirth, left, walks off the court after the final buzzer in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin (10) and teammate Lizzie Boeck, right, celebrate as Creighton's Megan Neuvirth, left, walks off the court after the final buzzer in the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

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Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin, left, celebrates at the final buzzer as Creighton's Chevelle Herring walks off the court during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

Northern Iowa's Jacqui Kalin, left, celebrates at the final buzzer as Creighton's Chevelle Herring walks off the court during the championship of an NCAA college Missouri Valley Conference woman's tournament basketball game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Northern Iowa won 54-53.

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