Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people who arrived in this land some 13,000 years ago. It lies in the heart of the corn belt where the Mississippian Indians domesticated maize some 10,000 years ago. It was acquired from the French in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and became the 29th state to join the union in 1846. The origin of the largest city’s place-name, Des Moines, is a reference to the Trappist monks (moines de la Trappe) who once lived at the mouth of the Des Moines River. You can enjoy all the sites and experiences that Iowa has to offer in this 24"x 30" 1000 piece puzzle by Kate Ward Thacker. Best shipping cost when Mix & Match Designs and Ship in Case lots of 24 units