Last Updated on July 25, 2023
Population: 3.2 million
Capital: Des Moines
Largest City: Des Moines
Major Industries: Healthcare, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, education
Iowa is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.
User Groups
| Location | Linux User Group |
|---|---|
| Cedar Falls | Cedar LUG seeks to have a mix between discussions and talks from people on Linux related topics and events that give a more hands on experience using Linux. |
| Central Iowa | CIALUG: Central Iowa Area Linux Users Group is a group of free *nix enthusiasts. |
| Iowa City | CLAS Linux Group offers a variety of services, including consultation services, compliance, managed Linux loads (server and desktop), network file services including backup and recovery, personal web hosting, Linux printing, data center hosting, hardware configuration, software and license management. |
The word “Iowa” comes form the American Indian tribe of the same name.
Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east.
This article is part of our Linux Around The World series showcasing usergroups that are relevant to Linux enthusiasts. Great ways to meet up with fellow enthusiasts.