“As the 29th state to join the United States of America, it is our turn to show the nation what represents Iowa. Our commitment to quality education, hard work, and small-town values are all represented in the Iowa quarter.” — Leonard Boswell
“My debut upon the world's stage occurred on February 26, 1845, in the State of Iowa.” — Buffalo Bill
“Iowa is home to teachers, farmers, lawyers, factory workers, and many others who work hard every day to provide the best for their families and their future.” — Leonard Boswell
“Hollywood is a place where people from Iowa mistake each other for a star.” — Fred Allen
“Hollywood is a place where people from Iowa mistake each other for stars.” — Fred Allen
“Our family was very fond of the University of Iowa. We thought it was a good place to go.” — James Van Allen
“It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.” — Abigail Van Buren
“I spent several years acquiring the obsessive, day-to-day discipline that's needed if you want to write professionally, then several more, highly valuable years studying fiction writing at the University of Iowa.” — John Dalton
“Each state in the Union is honored in the order of when it ratified the Constitution and became a part of the United States. This September it is Iowa's turn. Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the union on December 28, 1846.” — Leonard Boswell