1. “Why Would You Ever Live In Iowa?”
While most people might not consider Iowa when they’re picking the next spot for a family vacation, there’s a reason that Iowa frequently gets called “God’s Country” and “Heaven on Earth”…it’s literally that awesome.
2. “Is That The State With The Potatoes?”
Constantly confused with a state that’s basically on the West Coast known and known for growing potatoes, Idaho and Iowa are completely different. Both state names start with an “I”, but the similarities end there.
3. “What Pro Teams Do you Guys Cheer For?”
Without a professional team of its own, this state gets torn between whatever organizations are the closest. For example, when it comes to professional football there seems to be a three-way split between the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Perhaps someday, Iowa will get a pro team of its own to help settle all of the bitter rivalries that currently exist within their state.
4. “Are Iowans Always This Nice?”
In short, yes. Home to the friendliness that the Midwest is famous for, you’ll rarely run into a rude Iowan.
5. “What’s A Morel?”
First, it’s morel, not moral. With these delicious mushrooms found across the landscape of Iowa, morel hunting is a famous pastime in this part of the country. They’re easily identifiable by the honey-comb appearance of their upper-half.
6. “Does Everyone Always Wear This Much Black And Gold?”
If someone isn’t cheering for the Cyclones, there’s a good chance they’re cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. A dominating team in the Big Ten conference, people in the Iowa City area can’t help but show their Hawks some love.
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7. “Did Everyone Grow Up Wrestling?”
Just like Indiana has its basketball and the South has its football, Iowa has wrestling. Every Iowan kid seems to know the tricks around here, even if they didn’t grow up competing the sport on an actual team. There’s a reason that so many good wrestlers come out of the Hawkeye State.
8. “What’s A Loose Meat Sandwich?”
Imagine a perfectly seasoned sloppy joe without the sauce, served up like a burger. This is one sandwich that Iowa has become known for thanks to the pioneers of this dish at Maid-Rite. It’s slightly messier than a burger, but the loose meat sandwich makes up for it in loads of deliciousness.
9. “Isn’t That Where Ashton Kutcher’s From?”
Perhaps the biggest celebrity to come out of Iowa, actor Ashton Kutcher hails from Cedar Rapids and went to University of Iowa. This state will always be proud of this hometown hero.
10. “Is The Bacon Festival As Glorious As It Sounds?”
Thanks to the many pigs that can be found all around this state, Iowa is home to the best bacon in the country. What better way to celebrate than with a giant annual bacon festival in Des Moines featuring bacon eating contests, countless bacon themed dishes, and lectures pertaining to this delicious meat.
11. “You Guys Have Cyclones In Iowa?!”
If you hear the term “cyclone” get thrown around in this state, someone is probably talking about the Iowa State Cyclones, not the giant spinning weather phenomenon. One of the local favorites when it comes to college sports, there are plenty of Cyclone fans in this state.
12. “What’s In A Zombie Burger?”
Beef! You didn’t think they’d really be serving up zombie meat, did you? The burger joint that Des Moines is known for around the country, their insanely creative burgers are often topped with plenty of cheese, several different animals, and some sort of deliciously messy sauce.
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13. “What’s A RAGBRAI?”
An acronym for the “Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa”, this non-competitive bike ride is one of the coolest cycling events in the country and the largest bicycle touring event in the world. With 8,500 participants, riders travel close to 500 miles during a week long journey across the entire state, finishing their trek by dipping their tires in Mississippi River.
14. “Does Everything Come Deep-Fried?”
Iowans seem to have unlocked the magical secret to making any food taste better…toss it in the deep fryer. This is one state where you’ll be able to find anything and everything battered and cooked in hot oil, especially if you’re at the state fair.
15. “What’s Supposed To Be Knee High By The Fourth Of July?”
Anytime someone uses the phrase “knee high by the Fourth of July”, they’re talking about how well the local corn is doing that year. If the corn is knee-height by the Fourth, it means that a good yield is probably ahead.
16. “Speaking Of Corn, Why’s Everyone So Obsessed With ‘Field Of Dreams’?”
Potentially the most American movie ever created, the fields used in “Field of Dreams” are both in Iowa. The film crew needed two so that sunset scenes would look right during the long process of filming.
17. “Politics Are A Big Deal There, Right?”
Iowa gets a bit intense every four years when they hold the Iowa Caucuses. The first of their type, known for starting the more serious stages of the presidential elections, expect plenty of secret service and baby kissing to surround this event.
18. “Is The Weather Always This Crazy?”
Home to all of the bipolar weather that the Midwest is famous for, the clouds in Iowa can never seem to make up their mind. One minute it will be sunny and the next, there will be inches of snow accumulating on the ground. As a result, all Iowans have perfected the art of always being prepared for whatever happens to fall from above that hour of the day.
19. “What’s The Big Deal With The State Fair?”
For starters, it’s one of the biggest fairs in the country, attracting more than one million visitors during its 11 days of operation. It’s also home to one of the largest livestock shows in the world, tons of deep fried foods, and plenty of rides that are probably safe. It’s truly a sight to be seen.
20. “Isn’t Iowa Just One Giant Cornfield?”
It’s true, Iowa has a ton of cornfields that stretch towards every corner of the state. This is far from the only thing that’s there though. There are also several big cities like Des Moines, home to over 600,000 residents in the metro area.
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