Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Iowa
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Iowa. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Iowa | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Des Moines |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| U.S. senator (1) | Chuck Grassley |
| U.S. senator (2) | Joni Ernst |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Iowa. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Iowa questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Des Moines
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Kim Reynolds
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Chuck Grassley or Joni Ernst
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Iowa set)Iowa civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Iowa for the civics test?
- Des Moines. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Iowa residents.
- Who is the governor of Iowa now?
- Kim Reynolds. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Reynolds” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Iowa?
- Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst. Question 23 asks for only one of your state's senators, so naming either one is correct.
- How do I find my U.S. representative in Iowa?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Iowa representative for you.
- Is the Iowa version of the test different?
- No. Every applicant takes the same 2025 civics test of 128 questions; only the capital, governor, senator, and representative answers change with where you live in Iowa.