The following is a list of events of the year 2013 in Iowa.

Incumbents

State government

Governor: Terry Branstad (R)

Events

March 7–9 - Wayne Weng won the VII Iowa International Piano Competition that took place in Sioux City. June 7 - Kathlynn Shepard's deceased body was found in the Des Moines river near Ogden, murdered by Michael Klunder. June 12 - An EF3 Tornado touched down near Belmond and severely damaged several homes and businesses. December 14 - Terry Branstad breaks the national record for the longest tenure as governor.

See also 2013 in the United States

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