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.
A Large Variety of Trees for Iowa Wherever you live in the Hawkeye State, from Badger to Bluegrass, De Moines to Dundee, Farley to Fruitland or Tamer to Turin, we have the trees for your unique region. Our wide selection of trees for Iowa is sure to provide some unique solutions for your personal landscaping needs. The Iowa state tree is the Northern Red Oak.