Transportation

Let's learn how Iowans have traveled and transported goods throughout history.

Transportation in Iowa

From horse-drawn wagons to steamboats to railroads to cars, how people travel in Iowa has changed over time.

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Throughout history, how have people traveled in Iowa?

Many rivers running north and south provided Iowans with jobs, goods and a way to travel.

Let's learn about the rise and fall of the railroad.

Today, most people travel on roadways. Roadways include city streets, highways and interstates.