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State of Iowa Public sites:
State of Iowa: Official site of the state, source of online services and information. http://www.iowa.gov
Department of Natural Resources: "The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is the government agency that leads Iowans in caring for their natural resources. It is responsible for maintaining state parks and forests, protecting the environment, and managing energy, fish, wildlife, and land and water resources in Iowa.
The DNR's mission: To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for all generations.." http://www.iowadnr.com/
Tourism: Official Iowa Tourism website. Excerpt from website: "Put aside the rush of your daily routine and indulge in a getaway that puts balance back in your life. The hospitality of an Iowa destination helps shuffle those priorities to make 'what really matters most' at the top of the list. Iowa's all-season playground provides an ideal backdrop to connect with family and friends. To awaken your spirit of adventure. And satisfy your appetite for urban cultural pleasures. Discover the changes that spending quality time together in Iowa can make in your life." http://www.traveliowa.com/
State Parks: This is the official Iowa State Parks Web site. http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/
Historical information about Iowa
Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain
Excerpt from the Iowa Historical Society website: http://www.iowahistory.org/
"The State Historical Society of Iowa has a dual mission of preservation and education. As a trustee of Iowa's historical legacy, SHSI identifies, records, collects, preserves, manages, and provides access to Iowa's historical resources. As an advocate of understanding Iowa's past, SHSI educates Iowans of all ages, conducts and stimulates research, disseminates information, and encourages and supports historical preservation and education efforts of others throughout the state..." (click link for full text)
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