State symbols like official birds, trees, flags and flowers are common, but did you know some states have some uncommon ones? For example, Utah has a state cooking pot (the Dutch oven) and over ...

The Wild Rose was designated as the official state flower ... tree in 1961. Oak Trees are all over Iowa's natural woodland. They serve a crucial role in Iowa's ecosystem, especially for birds.

Despite Iowa being relatively small, the Hawkeye State has some heavy hitters in terms of celebrities. Some obvious ones include WNBA star Caitlin ...