The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite ... a security scan to enter. The capitol building is located in the city's East Village neighborhood across the Des Moines River from downtown.

Organizers specifically urged Rep. Zach Nunn to reverse his support for a bill they say will make cuts to the federal budget.

Just curious: This occasional feature in the Des Moines Register aims to answer your questions about Iowa. Is there some place, event, lore, history or cultural quirk you're just curious about?