For
the most part, Iowa's east and
west borders follow the course of the Mississippi and Missouri
Rivers. This state, which gets a lot of attention during presidential
primaries, is a connecting point for truck drivers working in the
region. Truck drivers traveling to Chicago, Minneapolis, Green Bay,
Kansas City, and St. Louis will probably become very familiar with
routes throughout Iowa.
Iowa
Cities
-Des
Moines
Located near central
Iowa, Des Moines is the state's capital city. It is also the most
populated city in the state, with over 200,000 residents. Over half a
million people live in the Des Moines metro area. Two rivers, the
Des Moines River and the Raccoon River, make their way through the
city.
-Sioux
City
Sioux City is located
near a bend in the Missouri River. Truck drivers operating out of
Sioux City can expect to work throughout the entire Sioux City
region, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and
Minnesota.
-Mason
City
Mason City is located in
north-central Iowa. One major truck driver employer in Mason City is
Kraft Foods. Mason City is not far from the Minnesota border.
-Waterloo
Waterloo is the top of the
Des Moines-Cedar Rapids-Waterloo triangle. If you are passing through
town and need a breather, you may want to visit the Grout Museum of
History and Science.
-Davenport
The city of Davenport sits
along the Mississippi River and the Illinois/Iowa border. Davenport
is part of the Quad Cities area. Davenport is located in eastern
Iowa. The city of Clinton is located north of Davenport.
-Cedar
Rapids
Located in eastern
Iowa, Cedar Rapids is home to over 100,000 people. It is the second
largest city in the state of Iowa. The Cedar River runs through the
center of town.
-Burlington
Burlington is located in
southeast Iowa, just across the Mississippi River from Illinois.
