Iowa Turns 177 Years Old Today

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(Iowa) -- Today is the state of Iowa's birthday.

Iowa turns 177 years old today. Iowa was established as a territory in 1838 and soon after sought to become a state. President James K. Polk signed Iowa's admission bill into law on this day in 1846, making Iowa the 29th state in the in the union.


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