Kansas

Heavily subsidized corn sold to Mexico and the rest of the world.  (center left)

Iowa

University of Iowa's costumed mascot receives a settlement related to attack from a rival school band member.  (upper center left)

Indiana

The state leads the nation in home foreclosures.  (upper center right)

Illinois

The governor commutes all death sentences to life in prison, and pardons four prisoners from death row.  (lower middle)