State of Iowa Come Be Our Guest Iowa is centrally located in the heart of North America, a welcoming place to stop and visit. With the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi to the east, Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers. Iowa's four distinct seasons provide a wide range of temperature variation through the year - a perfect place to celebrate summertime sunshine and winter wonders! Explore Iowa IOWAccess Network "The IOWAccess(sm) Network is the official website for the state of Iowa. Our goal is to create an electronic gateway to Iowa's government, communities, and industries. The Network is designed to make the lives of Iowans easier by putting many government interactions online." State of Iowa Home Page