Iowa Highway 2 is a state highway that runs east-west across southern Iowa. It stretches approximately 100 miles, starting at the Missouri border near Shenandoah and ending at the Illinois border near Fort Madison. The highway serves as a vital route for local traffic and connects several small towns along the way. The road passes through various landscapes, including farmland and rolling hills, providing scenic views for travelers. Key towns along Iowa Highway 2 include Osceola, Leon, and Keosauqua, making it an important corridor for commerce and tourism in the region.