Iowa is an anthology.
== Etymology ==Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, a Chiwere-speaking Siouan Nation who were once part of the Ho-Chunk Confederation that inhabited the area now corresponding to several Midwest states
 Iowa's all-time hottest temperature of 118 F (48 C) was recorded at Keokuk on July 20, 1934, during a nationwide heat wave; the all-time lowest temperature of 47 F (44 C) was recorded in Washta on January 12, 1912

