Iowa

Built around a railroad stop, Iowa grew into a small town in Calcasieu Parish, southwest Louisiana. It lies on the Gulf Coastal Plain, where level terrain and a humid subtropical climate have long supported farming across the region. Lake Charles is the area’s principal nearby city, while the Gulf of Mexico shapes the broader climate and waterways of this corner of the state. Iowa’s annual Rabbit Festival recalls the rabbit-raising industry that once formed an important part of local life, with food, music and community events. Continue with other webcams from southwest Louisiana to see how this part of the Gulf Coast connects regionally.

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