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Capital
Des Moines
Other Main Cities/Resorts
Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City
Gay Age of Consent
Legal
Lesbian Age of Consent
Legal
Straight Age of Consent
14/16
Legal Notes
Sodomy laws were repealed in Iowa through legislative action in 1978.
Population
1.93 million
Climate
Located in the heart of the North American landmass, Iowa enjoys a climate which is continental in character. In winter the mean pressure of the heart region is higher than that of the surrounding areas, and is accompanied by an outflow of cold, dry air. In summer the mean pressure of the heart region is relatively low, and is accompanied by a general inflow of warm, moist air. There results a marked seasonal contrast in both temperature and precipitation which is characteristic of continental climates. The best time to visit is from May to September.
