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By: Megan Freese  Albert was built in 1964. Albert weighs 45 tons, he is mostly concrete. He is 30 feet tall and 33 feet long. He is the world’s largest.

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3  Albert was built in 1964. Albert weighs 45 tons, he is mostly concrete. He is 30 feet tall and 33 feet long. He is the world’s largest bull. Albert The Bull Audubon,IA

4  Bridges of Madison County were built in the 19 th century. There used to be 19 covered bridges, but only 6 remain today. The bridges were named after the people who lived closest to the bridges. Bridges of Madison County Winter Set,IA

5  Crystal Lake Cave is the longest living cave in Iowa. It was found by miners in 1868. The temperature is always 52 degrees inside. Crystal Lake Cave Dubuque, IA

6  She was born on January 27,1921, in Denison. She was an actress on the Donna Reed Show. She also was in the films It’s a “Wonderful Life,” “From Here to Eternity,” and “The Green Dolphin Street.” Donna Reed Denison, IA

7  Eskimo Pie is a chocolate covered ice cream bar. In 1920, Christian Nelson owned a candy store in Onawa, IA. He invented the bar after a boy couldn’t decide if he wanted a chocolate bar or an ice cream bar one day in his store. Eskimo Pie Onawa,IA

8  Freedom Rock weighs 56 tons and is 12 feet tall. Every Memorial Day, Ray Sorenson 2 nd paints a new patriotic picture on the rock to honor our men and women in the military. This rock is next to a highway for everyone to see it when they drive by. Freedom Rock Menlo, IA

9  Grant was born on February 13, 1891 on a farm. He was a famous painter that loved the Iowa farm land. His famous picture was called “ American Gothic.”(it is to the left) Grant Wood Anamosa, IA

10  Hansen Dairy is a family owned business. They produce eggnog, milk,butter, heavy cream, and a lot more stuff. At Hansen Dairy you can take a tour,and when you do you get to milk a cow. Hansen Farm Fresh Dairy Hudson, IA

11  The Iowa Cubs are a minor league baseball team. Their home games are played at Principal Park in Des Moines, IA. “Cubbie Bear,” a brown bear is their mascot. Iowa Cubs Baseball Des Moines, IA

12  Johnny Carson was born on Oct. 23,1925 in Corning, Iowa. He was the host of the TV show “The Tonight Show” for thirty years. Johnny Carson Corning, IA

13  This cemetery was created during the American Civil War. It is Iowa’s only National cemetery. Over 4,000 American soldiers were buried here. Keokuk National Cemetery Keokuk, IA

14  Wells Blue Bunny ice cream is made in Le Mars, Iowa. They make over 120 million gallons of ice cream every year. It’s more than any other city in the world. Le Mars, IA

15  Bobbi and Kenny Mc Caughey had the worlds first set of septuplets to survive. They were born on November 19,1997. Kenneth, Alexis, Natalie,Kelsey, Nathan, Brandon, and Joel are teenagers now. Mc Caughey Septuplets Carlisle, IA

16  People take their canoes and kayaks down this river. It is 180 miles long.Its course goes through six counties. North Raccoon River Trail Sac City, IA

17  Okoboji is a fun summer place to visit in Iowa. They have 5 lakes that you can swim, boat, fish, and many water sports to do. Arnolds Park is an amusement park that you can go to also when you are there. Okoboji, IA

18  It is an old brick and stone house built back in 1845. This house helped the runaway slaveries from the south. It was part of the Underground Railroad. Pearson House Keosauqua, IA

19  They have 42 quilt blocks in their sidewalks downtown. There is a brochure that gives information about each quilt block as you walk. Quilt Block Walking Tour Kalona, IA

20  It is a barn that measures 50 feet around. The barn was built in 1912. It has no support columns, it was made with a spider web construction. Round Barn Site Allerton, IA

21  This unique jail was built in 1885, they used it until 1969 in Pottawattie County. It is the only three story revolving jail built. It has 10 jail cells on each floor. Squirrel Cage Jail Council Bluffs, IA

22  Terrace Hill is the governor’s home in Iowa. It’s 18,000 square feet and sits on a hill. In 1969, Iowa’s 1 st millionaire built this house for his family. Terrace Hill Des Moines, IA

23  UNI Dome is Iowa’s only domed stadium. It opened in 1976. Over 16,000 people can sit in it for a college football games. UNI Dome Cedar Falls, IA

24  Verity is a paddle wheel steam boat. The U.S. government built it in 1927. It was used for 33 years on the Mississippi River. Now it is a museum. Verity River Museum Keokuk, IA

25  Winnebago makes RVs and campers. Its headquarters are in Forest City, Iowa. This factory is the largest camper maker in the world. Winnebago Industries Forest City, IA

26  This business began in 1977. They provide water to more than 8,000 people in central Iowa. Xenia Rural Water Bouton, IA

27  The park is a 358 acre recreation area for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, and camping. The lake is 36 feet deep. They have summer nature camps for kids. Yellow Smoke Park Denison, IA

28  It is in the Amana Colony Villages. It was first a restaurant owned by a major league baseball player, Bill Zuber. It is now a modern hotel you can stay in. Zuber’s Hotel Homestead, IA

29 Thanks for watching. Hope you liked it!


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