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Iowa · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Iowa as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Iowa's state nickname

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Iowa's nickname is "Hawkeye State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Iowa in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Hawkeye State"?

"Hawkeye State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
IA
Capital
Des Moines
Largest city
Des Moines
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1846
Nickname
Hawkeye State
Electoral votes
6
Bordering states
Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Other Iowa games

→ Iowa · Place the State→ Iowa · State Capitals Quiz→ Iowa · USPS Abbreviation→ Iowa · State Flag Quiz

More about Iowa

→ Iowa state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Iowa's nickname?

Hawkeye State

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Iowa quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Iowa appears in every Statedoku mini-game.