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Iowa.....................!? Hey! Im a brit, and i will be driving across america. Since i will be passing through Iowa, is there any nice places for a tourist to see in Iowa? Anything? Cheers!

Why is Iowa such an important state during the elections? It seams every year Iowa makes the biggest headlines when it comes to running for office. Whats wrong with Kansas, or kentucky, or Idaho? What is the big deal with Iowa?

What is the Iowa law for weather related school cancellations and number of days that need to be made up? After 5 days of weather related public school cancellations, does the state of Iowa grant any grace days that don't need to be made up at the end of the school year?

What is the coolest part of Iowa in the Summer time? Oh, and how Far is it from Las Vegas to Iowa? I am planning a trip to iowa and need to know the coldest part of it in the month of July. Also, if you know the part that would appreciate my tourism more and how I can find a month to month rental there that would be great. Thanx for any help in advance.

How will the Iowa Hawkeyes finish in the Big Ten? Will they sneak in a Big Ten championship? Based on the schedule, a few recent "off the field" problems, and some early polls not expecting anything substantial, will they have a surprising "up" year? This seems to be the norm during the Ferentz era. He very much enjoys being (under the radar), and being a long time Iowa fan, I have to say that I agree! Can we get past both Wisconsin and Penn State? If so this may be a wonderful year for the Hawkeyes!

Has anybody attended Upper Iowa University and had success finding a job? Is it a good school? I want to attend a school that is online, but that is also a real college and not just an online one. I just want some opinions on Upper Iowa.

What are some Dubuque, Iowa restaurants for large groups? I live out of state (Maine) and am planning a wedding in Dubuque, Iowa this fall. I am trying to find a decent place for the rehearsal dinner. It will need to accomadate 50-75 people be fairly reasonable priced (i have already looked at Star brewery and they were quite expensive) and have beer available. Do you have any ideas/suggestions?

What are good schools in Iowa to go to for radio broadcasting? I'd like to be a radio DJ and I was just wondering what schools in Iowa would be good for that.

What is a good Iowa college to attend if I want to major in Psychology? I'm a junior in high school and I need to start looking at colleges. I don't know what colleges are the best when it comes to majoring in psychology. I would like the college to be in Iowa. I've done some research but I'm still all over. I was hoping someone with some experience in college picking or someone that also majored in psychology could help me out. I've been looking at UNI, Wartburg, and the University of Iowa...but I don't know.. please and thanks!

I'm planning on moving to Iowa and need help choosing a city? I'm from the OC in California and my wife and I are planning to move to Iowa but I'm having a hard time choosing a city. What city is the nicest? Which is better out of: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Heart of Iowa, Knoxville, Pleasantville, Cedar Falls, & Dubuque If you're out there and know about these cities let me know which are good to start a family there. Clean and Friendly.

Why do the 2000 voters of the entire state of Iowa get to have the most influence on the start of elections? Iowa too - a state with little diversity and one thing on their mind - farming. Oh and why did Rudy skip Iowa?

How many precents of the adults in Iowa voted yesterday? I have found on the Internet that 2,054,843 totally were registered voters. Does that mean that 100 % of them also voted? Another question within my main question is how many in Iowa could have voted, IF they all were registered?

How much do nuclear engineers make and where is a good college in iowa to go to to become a nuclear engineer? I am looking into becoming a nuclear engineer and i was wondering how much they make and where are some good colleges to go to in iowa. I've heard Iowa State University is a good engineering school but i wanted to see if there are any better schools in Iowa.

Can someone recommend a good CPA in Iowa? We are an Iowa based small sub-s firm. Looking for an established CPA firm with tax planning experience. Any reccomendation would be appreciated. Recommendation is not limited to Iowa

How bad is the news of the high Democratic turnout in Iowa for Republicans? According to Howard Dean, about twice as many Democrats voted in the Iowa caucus as Republicans, even though the Democrats and Republicans in Iowa are about evenly divided. How bad is this news for Republicans? Is it an early indication that Republicans will lose badly in November?

Can an Iowa resident purchase a handgun at a Minnesota show? I'll be visiting the Twin Cities in a couple weeks, and one thing I'm planning on doing is attending a gun show. I am just wondering what the rules are regarding this in case something catches my eye. I have a valid Iowa permit to acquire.

How much would a flight cost to go to Iowa from tallahasse? Hey guys. I want to go to Iowa for a horse camp there. But i have no idea how much a flight would cost. Please help me out. Full set of points to best helpful answere.

Program in burlington iowa that you work with autistic children? I am wanting to sign up for this program it is in burlington iowa and it you take autistic children out and just make them feel normal. Have fun. You also get paid for it. My friend is doing it and i thought it would be fun.

What do I do for state tax returns if I worked in Iowa and am a Minnesota resident? I had 3 jobs last year, 2 in Minnesota, and one in Iowa. Do I just file a Minnesota return or do I have to file an Iowa State return as well since IA State taxes were withheld from my checks at that particular job. Thanks in advance for any answers!

Why does the American public put up with allowing Iowa and New Hamsphire being allowed to vote 1st? Other than Iowa state constitution and the New Hampshire state constitution giving these states this right? Why is it continually enforced election after election?

Does the state of Iowa require minors to have a work permit? I just moved to Iowa the end of the summer, and back in California, I needed a work permit to work. Do I need one here? I've asked around and have gotten mixed answers.

How far away is Iowa from legalizing same sex marriage? I read an article that says there's a high court in Iowa hearing out this case that may legalize same sex marriage in their state. This was reportedly going on for 3 years and will take another year longer. That sounds odd: a 4-year court case? What kind of court case lasts that long?

How far away is Iowa from legalizing gay marriage? There's a court case going on there that has been in progress for 3 years already and they say it might take another year to get a ruling. That sounds odd: a 4-year-court case? Anyway, do you see gay marriage being realistically legal in Iowa in the next year or two?

How can I transport a motorized wheelchair from Florida to Iowa? We got my mother a motorized wheel chair from a private owner, only to find that it weighed too much to transport in a regular van. We had to hire a trucking company to deliver it to her. Now my mother isn't needing that chair but my mother in law is. What would be the easiest and cheapest way to transfer this chair from Florida to Iowa?

What is the best charity to give to after the Iowa floods? Does anyone know about good charities to help in the current situation in Iowa? I want to make sure my money is helping people in trouble.

Why is it we arent seeing the good people in Iowa and places like Indiana complaining? Why arent the good people of places like Iowa and Indiana blaming the torrential rains and flooding on GW Bush and the Republicans? Its my point exactly!!! People in New Orleans are still whining and complaining to this very day and have done little to help themselves! Midwesterners know how to get things done!

How many candidates have won Iowa then gone on to win the party's nomination for the presidency? I'm trying to figure out how big of a deal the victories of Obama & Huckabee really are. I also wonder if there is another state that votes early in the primary season that is a better determiner for who wins the nomination. Not in socioeconomic terms or anything like that, but in terms of eventual outcome. For example, what if it turns out that 80% of the time, the person who wins Minnesota wins the nomination...wouldn't that take some of the shine off Iowa?

Why is the state of Iowa so important to the presidential election? I always hear on the news that Iowa is crucial to the presidential nomination. Why, is'nt it mainly just a farming state?

How do Clinton supporters explain the majority of Edwards delgates in Iowa switching to Obama? More than half of Edwards Iowa delegates chose today to switch to Obama even after this "newstory" about his pastor and their own chairman urged them to remain neutral. Are Edwards delegates brainwashed sheep too? Link: It was on the Yahoo homepage.

Is there a mandatory minimum staffing required for Iowa jails? I work in an Iowa jail and lately the question has come up "Does Iowa have a mandatory minimum staffing for jails" We have come under strict budgetary concern and have been reduced from what was previously an officer to inmate ratio of 1:13 to 1:24. This has drawn a lot of concern for officer safety from all of the officers. Anyone have any input?

What happens exactly at the Iowa Caucus, and why do we care? Why do the candidates care? Who is allowed to attend? Who manages the caucus? How long does it last? Any decisions made? Anything irreversible happen at the Iowa Caucus? How is it different from a court proceeding? What are the incentives at work? Discuss? Who leads the discussions? Is it like a court proceeding?

What are caucuses and why are Iowa and New Hampshire so important? Iowa and New Hampshire are both small states, so what makes them so important in the caucuses?

What does my participation in the Iowa caucus mean to my candidate? Why is the Iowa caucus so important? Are there any other caucus states? If so, why is so little emphasis placed upon the other states? Lastly, how long should I anticipate being at the caucus?

What does it say when both Iowa and Vermont are more progressive than California with respect to gay marriage? Same-sex marriage just became legal in both Iowa and Vermont with a very, VERY small chance of it being overridden by bigoted voters. Yet in California, a supposed bastion of liberals, it is constitutionally banned. What does this say? Does it say that other places are becoming more progressive or that California is going 20 year backward and becoming more conservative?

Why is the flood evacuation in Iowa going so much better than the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans? More people have been evacuated due to Iowa's floods. Entire towns and cities have been evacuated with no incidents. No injuries or deaths have been reported. No crime or looting has been reported. The federal government did not have to send buses in to evacuate the people, they helped each other.

Why are the polls different in Iowa than national? Polls in Iowa are almost opposite of "national" polls. They show Hillary Clinton barely leading her competors, and Romney leading the republicans, even he's 4th nationally. Is there something different about the people there? Do they think differently? Or do they just know more about the candidates because they spend more time and money there?

Does Iowa require a state license for riding instructors? I have a friend who is looking to move out to Iowa. She has been a riding instructor year for a while but our state does not require a state license. I know some do, like MA. This is a state specific question. Thank you.

What are needed items when hunting Iowa Bucks during the rut? This is my first year ever hunting the rut and are ready to shoot a big Iowa Buck but dont really know what i need to obtain my goal. If anyone thinks they know what i need to reach my goal I would like to know. Thanks bettendorf_joe

Is Iowa the only state that uses a caucus to elect the presidential candidates? Is Iowa the only state that uses a caucus to elect the presidential canidates?

how much does it cost to register a 1999 dodge durango in iowa? Moving from california to iowa. How much will the new registartion be. Please don't direct me to a web site just give me the calculation I have already checked multipule websites and it dosen't just calculate for me. Thanks so much for the help.

How old do you have to be to get a piercing in iowa? How old do you have to be to get a piercing in iowa?

Can you rent an apartment in Iowa with theft on your record? I have this on my record, currently going though court. Im in the process of looking for an apartment, and was wondering...I know some places here in Iowa (i specifically live in cedar rapids) they do background checks on people who want to apply to live at the apartments. Do they check for misdemeaners? Please help.

How much do Massage Therapists make in Iowa? I'm thinking about going to massage therapy school and I'm wondering I could get some realistic ideas of what massage therapists earn for income. Preferably in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Thanks!

What is different about Iowa that has it favoring Obama while its neighbors don't? I'm not refering to Illinois of course, but S.Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri are way red. Iowa is polling even more for Obama than Minnesota. I know Iowa is very white, has good education system, and what else has them favoring Obama?

Any good places in Iowa that i can visit to experience the paranormal? I've visited the Mason House Inn in Bettensport, Iowa but nothing seemed to happen... or at least none of the guests reported any activity. Can anyone tell me of some "almost-guaranteed places" (cuz nothing is guaranteed) where i can experience paranormal activity in Iowa, USA? I'd really like to experience something

How do I sell my used car in California when its registered in Iowa? I moved to California from Iowa in May and along with me came my personal vehicle. I have Iowa plates and the car is registered in Iowa until August 2010. I am now selling the car privately and need to know the steps I need to take to do it correctly and legally. I've never even sold a car before so this entire thing is new to me. I have the title to the car in hand and there is no bank lien or anything on it. Thanks for your help.

How do I go about getting an Iowa Personalized License Plate? I would like to apply for a personalized license plate but I recently bought a car in Colorado. I live and go to school in Iowa but am just here for the summer. So how should I go about registering the car and ordering the license plates? How long would it take to process my application?

How do I get a teaching certificate in Iowa? I've recently graduated with a BA in Cinema and minors in Computer Science and Theatre. I'd like to get a (secondary ed) teaching certificate, how do I go about doing that in Iowa?

Why is Iowa so important during campaigning of presidential candidates? Why is Iowa so important during campaigning of presidential candidates? Please don't flame me or harass me.

What good and delicious plants can I grow without way to much maintance in Iowa? I want to grow a garden in central Iowa. I am going to grow strawberries, blueberries and I already have a asparagus patch going now. What else could I grow?

Iowa................................? Hey! Im a brit, and i will be driving across america. Since i will be passing through Iowa, is there any nice places for a tourist to see in Iowa? Anything? Cheers!

What is it like being a student at the University of Iowa? Well I saw at my oral surgeons office a diploma from the university of Iowa and I am also thinking of becoming an oral surgeon. I also am looking at colleges because I just graduated highschool. So I just need some info on what The University of Iowa is like and how good it is. Please only answer if you truly know the answer.

Do I have to pay sales tax in Iowa when a photographer releases the copyrights to the photos? My photographer is releasing the copyrights to our photos to us for $1500. The photographer is located in Iowa, but I live in Maryland and they would be shipping the copyright release to us. They have now come back and said that it would cost $1605 bc of sales tax. I was wondering if that was even subject to sales tax, and since I live in a different state if that was even legal.

What is a good college to go to near Iowa with a nursing major? I live in NE Iowa and want to go into nursing. I want to stay fairly close to home and was wondering what schools provide good nursing programs. Mount Mercy is one that I've heard of, but I do not have a lot of information on it. Please help, I need to decide where to go to college very soon. Thank you!

Where can I find out about wine contests in Iowa? Hi! My parents just spent a lot of money on a home wine-making kit. It's time to drink it finally, and this wine is GREAT! And we lived in Europe for 5 years so we are experienced wine drinkers. My dad has been told by several other wine-makers that this is good enough to win in contests. I'm wondering how I would find out about wine competitions in the state of Iowa. I tried searching online but couldn't really find anything. Thanks!

What are the dates for the driving test in iowa? In Iowa if your birthday is on a certain date you automatically have to take the driving test to get a license. Anyone know what the dates are in July or where I can find them at on the Internet. UR L's would be a appreciated. I'm not in driver's education so I can't ask a teacher. I took that a year ago.I'm going to get my sixteen year old license.

How long will prices for farm land in Iowa remain high? The property I own is in Southeastern Iowa and property a few miles away just sold for $4800/acre. How long can I expect prices to remain at this level?

In Iowa, is it legal for a licensed 13 year old to drive an unlicensed 13 year old on a PWC? Now may not be the time of the year, but I need to make plans for the time. And the laws are probably the same in other states, so if you're not sure about Iowa, just give feedback of your state.

Where in Central Iowa can I donate homemade hats for cancer patients? I want to find a place in Central Iowa (preferably in Ames or Des Moines, or somewhere in between) to which I can donate knit or crocheted hats made for cancer patients who have lost their hair. Thank you!

Where are the best places to live in Iowa? I am looking to relocate to Iowa to start a new life and an IT business. I heard Iowa is very small business friendly. I need to know what the best spots in Iowa are. I have heard the Council Bluffs/Omaha area is nice. I am looking for somewhere that is not too ghetto, not too hick, and not too snooty (if that exists lol). I would like an area where the rent is affordable (2 bedroom for around $400-$450). Any suggestions?

How much would a house like this cost in Iowa next summer? My brother and i will both be done with college this spring, starting jobs where we would both make $15 per hour. I have a $300 car payment for another 2 years, and he will need a car within a year, of a similar payment. We want to get a small house here in Iowa, area code 50613, that has a large workspace such as either a very large garage, or a seperate workshop, perhaps made from a pole barn. Neither of us plan on raising families there, so a 2-bedroom house with 1 bath and a small kitchen, just a bachelor pad, would fit quite well. We'd like to be near town, but rural enough to not have to worry too much about neighbors, since we've grown up in the country and are used to being able to shoot firearms, and work on our cars without worrying about leaving a tool laying out, for a passing kid to steal if we were in town. Darn tool-stealing kids. Honestly, i think we would both live in a large RV if the price was right, and if we could find an empty lot for dirt cheap to build a simple workshop on. We have welding equipment, an air compressor, stuff that just doesn't fit into a small house's garage in the middle of town. Our parents are selling the acreage to move into a condo in town, and my brother and i cannot afford the huge house or property it's on, when the large workshop and rural setting are all we really need. I thought about maybe just living in an apartment in town, and renting somebody's unused barn outside of town, for my brother to rebuild a muscle car, and myself to build a dune buggy. Okay so this is a ton of extra info... Any advice or thoughts on how much we could get a small rural house for?

How important is Iowa to your election decision ? The media generally builds Iowa as the decision maker to the White House but is that true or just media hype?

Any good places left to go camping in Iowa for 4th of July weekend? I've checked with both the Iowa DNR website and the Army Corps of Engineer's websites. Are there any good county ran parks that are near a lake that might still have a couple of openings for that weekend? I would prefer something near the center of Iowa. Do you know of any great "hole in the wall" place that very few people know about?

Politically speaking, is it safe to say that what happens in Iowa stays in Iowa? I don't see too the Iowa caucuses spreading their influence out to the rest of the campaign up to the election. Iowa is simply an iffy barometer. The direction and speed of campaign winds could change at any time, and probably the end result will look nothing like what has been projected in Iowa.

How can I become a state of Mississippi resident if I live in Iowa? My fiance currently lives in MS & I turn 18 June 1st. I live in Iowa at the moment & I plan on heading down there REAL soon. I plan on taking the MS GED & it says that I have to be a legal MS resident. So how do I do that? I can't find any info online for it. Sorry! I feel dumb asking this! LOL! I'm new at moving out etc!

How can I find out if someone is on food stamps or receiving other assistance in Iowa? I need to know how I can find out what kind of state assistance someone is getting in the state of Iowa. Is this under the freedom of information act? My husbands ex is receiving child support and lying about the monies she received and her working. And the kids are going without.

Why do you think Iowa and New Hampshire is important on the presidential campaign 2008? They say whoever win on the Iowa or New Hampshire will win the election. IDK way so if you could tell me it'll be very nice. Thx

What is your opinion on attending the Univeristy of Northern Iowa? i really want to because it is small and because it is in Iowa. i hate wisconsin, even though i live there, i hate the state because the taxes are so freakin high, it costs so much to buy a house, and there are too many hispanic invasions. just felt like stating my opinion!

What kind of cell phone plan should I get for Iowa? My uncle lives in Hospers, Iowa (zip code 51238), and is a truck driver. He'd like to get a cell phone for when he's on the road. He travels from Iowa out to the west coast about 2/month, and would only use it occasionally. What network has the best coverage for Iowa, going west, and should he get a pay-as-you-go phone, or a regular plan?

What are my chances of getting into the University of Iowa? I consider myself to be an exceptional writer and I wish to get into the University of Iowa. I know its acceptance rate already, but I want to know what the chances are of getting in to the university and creative writing program for someone with an 89 GPA(I don't try very hard) all around, and a low 90s GPA in AP English. Also, I live in Rochester, New York and I go to a slightly below-average high school for that area. How much does this affect my chances?