Examples of RANSOM. 1  The kidnappers demanded a ransom of one million dollars. 2  The family is willing to pay ransom for his release. 3  The ransom note explained the terms under which she would be released.escue, deliver, redeem, ransom, reclaim, save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action.
Pre-Settlement and Current Land Cover in the State of Iowa. The landcover of Iowa has changed dramatically since the time of settlement in the mid-1800's. The maps provided here document this drastic change and the need to save the remaining small pieces of natural areas, prairies in particular. The maps of the pre-settlement vegetation of the state of Iowa have been derived using two different methods.
Located in northern Iowa, Okoboji is home to the Iowa Great Lakes -- glacier-carved lakes that cover approximately 15,000 acres. Go sailing, water skiing or fishing on the lakes, check out the retro Arnolds Park amusement park nearby, picnic in a local park or catch a show at the town's summer stock playhouse. 14.