The document provides riddles for the states and capitals of the Midwest region. It includes the capital and a riddle for each of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. It also provides biographical information about the author and references used.

1. States and Capitals of the Midwest Jessica Williams ED 205-08 April 2, 2009

8. After spending all day mowing a path to the library, it’s closed when he finally gets there. “ Oh no, my book is overdue,” he thinks. “Now, I owe a fine!” Quit

10. He’s so shy, look at the toe peeking around the cans of S ’s. Quit

14. St. Paul did not need to worry about getting thirsty because along the road there were many sodas .

16. His dad punished him for making a mess and now the chef ’s s on is sitting in misery after ruining the meal. Quit

18. Happy Birthday, Abe! Abraham Lincoln gets a new brass key . Quit

20. Quit You’re allowed only just so many Nose Ducks for your quota , so make sure the counter bees mark the numbers correctly.

22. Quit Columbus , the explorer, was so startled at what he saw, he said “ Oh ” to the high O .

24. Quit The pear is a French inspector named Pierre and wants to understand what the sow says, so he uses a sow decoder .

26. Quit The medicine whips the con’s son if he misbehaves like his dad.