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Iowa ABC Book By : Dalton Krueger

A is for Albert The Bull is a 45 ton, 30 feet, and 33 feet long bull. It’s been guarding the peaceful streets of Audubon, Iowa since 1964. Dalton Krueger

B is for Black Angle Dalton Krueger The solid bronze statue , commissioned by the Dodges’ two daughters, was created by Daniel Chester French who call the Black Angle one of his finest works. He also constructed the Lincoln Memorial.

C is for Cardiff Giant The Cardiff Giant is made of gypsum. He is 10 feet tall and weighs nearly 3, 000 pounds. Dalton Krueger

D is for Dallas Clark is a football player in the NFL and he plays for the Indianapolis Colts. He went to Iowa for college. His football number is 44 and he is a tight end. Dalton Krueger

E IS FOR EASTERN GOLDFINCH The Eastern Goldfinch is Iowa’s state bird. It was adopted in 1933. It migrates to North Carolina. Dalton Krueger

Dalton Krueger The Farm House Museum sits as a monument to early Iowa state history and culture. It was the first house on campus.

G IS FOR GYPSUM Dalton Krueger Gypsum is a white or colorless mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate. The Cardiff Giant is made out of it.

H is for Herbert Hoover was born on March 10 th , 1874 in West Brach , Iowa in Cedar county. At the age of 8 he was orphaned. He was the 31 st president. Dalton Krueger

I is for Immigrants Dalton Krueger In the year 2000 there was an estimated 24, 000 illegal immigrants in Iowa. That brings the population to 2. 9 million.

John was a really successful actor. His real name was Marion Robert Morrison. Dalton Krueger

K is for Ku Klux Klan The KKK is a group that dislikes African Americans. It started more than 150 years ago in Tennessee. There is almost 100 members from Iowa Dalton Krueger

L is for Loess Hills The Loess Hills are comprised of 3 major layers. From oldest to youngest, the layers are known as the “Loveland Hills” Dalton Krueger I love this background. U-S-A

M IS FOR MAYTAG COMPANY Maytag designs products that makes life easier. It started in 1925. Dalton

N IS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS Native Americans played a big part in Iowa’s history. There was three stages of native Americans. The paleo indian period, archaic period , and woodland period Dalton Krueger

O is for Oak Tree Iowa officials adopted the oak tree as Iowa’s state tree in 1961. Acorns (the nuts of the oak tree) are a favorite food of the Wild turkey, pheasants, quail, woo ducks, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, deer, blue jays, and woodpeckers. Dalton Krueger

P is for Joseph Parker was one of the most successful and popular farmers Pott. County. His parents were natives from England. Dalton Krueger

The quail is a small native game bird. The quail is an important game bird in Iowa. Dalton Krueger

R is for Ragbrai is an acronym for Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. It’s a noncompetive bike ride. Dalton Krueger

S is for Spirit Lake Massacre Dalton Krueger In July 1857 a indian tribe commited murder and mayhem. The causes of the massacre is still debated.

T is for Tornadoes A f 3 tornado ripped through Mapelton, Iowa on April 12, 2011. It was running at 130 mph. It destroyed more than 100 homes. Dalton Krueger

UNI stands for University of Northern Iowa. It was established in 1876. The president is Dr. Benjamen Allen. Dalton Krueger

V is for Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a cold war era. Military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from Nov 1, 1955 till April 30, 1975. It followed the war between north and south Vietnam. Dalton Krueger

World War one was a major war centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914 till nov. 1918. Dalton Krueger

X is for Xenia Water District The drought of 1977 forced landowners east of Woodward to explore new water service options. Dalton Krueger

Brigham was born in Vermont. He was the ninth of eleven children. Dalton Krueger

Z is for Zearing, Iowa Zearing is in story county. It was founded in 1881. It was named after William Mitchell Zearing. Dalton Krueger