Population(2006) 2,926,324- 30th

Governor: Chester J. "Chet" Culver-D

Capital: DesMoines

State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch

State Tree: Oak

State flower: Wild Paririe Rose

State Motto: Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain.

29th State In The Union

99 Counties

Lowest Point: Junction of Mississippi River and DesMoines Rivers. 480 feet.

Highest Point: 1,670 feet.