Iowa State Flag Iowa Flag Available in Nylon or Poly Iowa: is the Capital of Iowa Des Moines. Iowa is often referred to as the "The Hawkeye State" The Iowa Flag features heavy duty brass grommets and durable canvas heading. Our high grade 200 denier nylon Iowa State Flag is made of long lasting durable nylon. This flag flies well in a slight breeze and is sturdy enough to last. This is our most popular flag material. Our Heavy Duty Poly-Max Iowa State Flag is a commercial grade flag. It is our long lasting material available and is the flag you need in high wind areas. The added weight of this flag means it does not move as much in a slight breeze but its durability is below none. Use this flag for your commercial application or if you want the heavier weighted flag. History of the Iowa State Flag Iowa was almost 75 years old before they adopted a state flag. The flag was officially adopted by the legislature in 1921. Iowa's flag was designed by the state's Daughters of the American Revolution in response to Iowa national Guardsmen stationed at the Mexican border during WWI that requested an emblem of Iowa to represent their unit. The Iowa flag consists of of three vertical stripes, red, white and blue. The blue stripe represents loyalty, justice and truth; the white stripe for purity; and the red stripe for courage. On the white center an eagle carries streamers in its beak which are inscribed with the state's motto: "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." The name "IOWA" is in red below the streamers. Read more about the Iowa State Flag at theIowa Official Register.
