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History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
 Wild Rose |
 Iowa |
 Iowa State Flag |
 Goldfinch |
State Bird: Goldfinch State Flower: Wild
Rose State Tree: Oak State Rock:
Geode Motto: Our
liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain. |
Origin of State Name: The name was taken from the Iowa River, which was named for the Iowa people, a Native American tribe. Nickname for
State: The
Hawkeye State. The
name is a tribute to Chief Black Hawk, a leader of the Sac people, a
Native American tribe. Nickname for residents: Iowans |