{"id":34395,"date":"2014-08-14T10:32:31","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T17:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=34395"},"modified":"2014-08-14T10:32:31","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T17:32:31","slug":"moving-to-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/moving-to-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things You Need To Know About Iowa Before You Move There"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Iowans Have Unlocked The Secret To Great Food\u2014Fry Everything<\/em> <\/h2>\n

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Source: travel.sndimg.com<\/div>\n

When you move to Iowa<\/a>, you learn real fast that everything\u2014and I mean everything\u2014is better fried.
\nFried Oreos, fried Twinkies, fried butter<\/em>. Yes, fried butter on a stick at the Iowa State Fair is nothing short of amazing. So if you\u2019re a calorie counter, get over it before you move to Iowa.<\/p>\n

2. There\u2019s No Better Place To Get Your Fried Grub On Than The Iowa State Fair<\/h2>\n

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Source: rothcpa.com<\/div>\n

The Iowa State Fair is just downright the best state fair in the country. Not only are there delicious fried foods, quintessential fair rides, and amazing vendors up the wazoo, but there are also butter<\/em>statues.
\nSo, while you\u2019re enjoying your fried butter on a stick, you can hang out with a butter statue of Harry Potter. Seriously.<\/p>\n

3. The Only Thing Better Than Fried Food Is Iowa\u2019s Fresh Fruit At The Farmers Market<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market<\/div>\n

While there are a ton of amazing farmers markets in the state, the Des Moines<\/a> Farmers Market is filled with healthy, farm-to-table food options and plenty of fun and games.
\nEat delicious food that\u2019s made with locally sourced, natural ingredients or buy your own fresh corn, apples, strawberries, and pretty much any other fruit or vegetable you can think of.
\nPlus, the farmer\u2019s market is filled with great knick-knacks, jewelry, handbags, and clothes, too!<\/p>\n

4. Scotcheroo Is The Only Dessert Iowans Will Ever Need Or Want<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user Amber DeGrace<\/div>\n

Scotcheroo is an amazing, wholesome Iowa snack that basically defines an Iowan\u2019s childhood.
\nIt\u2019s peanut butter, rice krispies, and chocolate: what more could a kid want? But, not to worry, it\u2019s not just for kids: bring a plate of scotcheroo to a college party and it\u2019ll be a crowd pleaser like none other.<\/p>\n

5. Iowa Has Every Kind Of Scenery You Could Ever Dream Of<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user aimee castenell<\/div>\n

Let\u2019s be real, Iowa is beautiful<\/em>. People think it\u2019s just miles and miles of cornfields, but Iowa is also surrounded by rolling hills, prairies, rivers, lakes, and woods.
\nIn Iowa City alone there are 41 public parks that will give you an array of Iowa\u2019s scenery\u2014drive one way for an hour (yes, an hour: Iowa measures distance in hours, not miles) and you\u2019ll be in the prairies.
\nAnother hour in the opposite direction and you\u2019ll see cities and rivers. This is the best part of being an Iowan: You get the best of all worlds when it comes to scenic beauty.<\/p>\n

6. Homecoming In Iowa Is A Red Carpet-Worthy Event<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user Alan Light<\/div>\n

Iowans love their homecoming. And it\u2019s not just the students that attend homecoming that get super pumped for the big day\u2014the entire town is involved in the grand event.
\nDepending on where you are in Iowa, people will call it different things, but there are homecoming \u201cwalk-ins\u201d or \u201cgrand marches\u201d that go on all over the state during homecoming season. During these \u201cmarches\u201d or parades, each homecoming couple is announced over a loudspeaker individually while the whole town watches the parade on a small-town red carpet.
\nBasically, for one night each year, Iowa towns turn into Hollywood.<\/p>\n

7. Iowa Has It\u2019s Own Tour De France\u2014And It\u2019s Spelled R-A-G-B-R-A-I<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user RAGBRAI<\/div>\n

The Register\u2019s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is the largest bike touring event in the world\u2014step back, Tour De France, you\u2019re small potatoes compared to what Iowa has to offer!
\nBut RAGBRAI isn\u2019t just an awesome bike tour that promotes exercise and well-being, it\u2019s also a giant party. As riders bike across the state, RVs and buses caravan and Iowans from all over the state participate along the way. Not only do sales of power bars increase, but alcohol sales increase as well. Surprise, surprise \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

8. Nothing Matters More Than Iowa-Iowa State Football<\/h2>\n

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Source: foxhuntking<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re an Iowan, you\u2019ve been raised on the Cyclones or the Hawkeyes\u2014and no matter who you root for, you know there\u2019s nothing more important than the Cy-Hawk Series, or, as it\u2019s more popularly known as, the \u201cIowa-Iowa State\u201d football game.
\nThis rivalry is just as much fun as it is intense. And when I say intense, I mean it. You may even want to avoid Facebook during the series to avoid losing friends, ruining relationships, or destroying your marriage. Things get dirty with this rivalry, so if you\u2019re new to series, choose wisely.<\/p>\n

9. Buying Corn From Strangers On The Side Of The Road Is Not Weird, It\u2019s Encouraged<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user Sierra Michels Slettvet<\/div>\n

Farm-fresh Iowa sweet corn with a little butter and salt is by far the best thing you\u2019ll ever taste.
\nWhile driving on the long, straight roads through the prairies and cornfields of Iowa, you\u2019ll definitely see farmers on the side of the road selling their fresh corn. And if you love yourself at all<\/em> you will stop and try some of this corn. It\u2019s unbelievably delicious.<\/p>\n

10. There\u2019s Only One Place To Get Your Groceries, And That\u2019s Hy-Vee<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user Brandon Blahnik<\/div>\n

Some places have Piggly-Wiggly. Others have Publix. But Iowa knows they have the best because they have Hy-Vee.
\nHy-Vee is the only grocery store around with a \u201csmile in every aisle\u201d\u2014the people that work there are not just normal friendly, their Iowa<\/em> friendly. And that\u2019s saying a lot. They\u2019ll help you with your groceries, and probably also help you with your life crises. They\u2019re just that good.<\/p>\n

11. You Can\u2019t Talk Iowa Without Talking Morel Mushrooms<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user outcast104<\/div>\n

The first time you see a morel mushroom, you might mistake it for a bee\u2019s honeycomb or an alien brain. But these delicious mushrooms are a staple of any Iowan\u2019s diet.
\nThere are even Iowans who call themselves Morel hunters who \u201chunt\u201d these delectable mushrooms down for the greater good of Iowa.
\nIowa morels even have their own Facebook page. This is serious business, people.<\/p>\n

12. Iowans Need Their A\/C And Their Heat On The Same Day<\/h2>\n

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\nIowa weather is unpredictable and fickle\u2014it can rarely make up its mind, so get used to never knowing what the weather will be next. You\u2019ll be scraping ice off your car in the morning and turning the A\/C on by the afternoon when it\u2019s 70 degrees and sunny.
\nEvery true Iowan keeps sweatshirts, shorts, hats, scarves, gloves, and all other articles of clothing in their car at all times\u2026 just in case!<\/p>\n

13. Maid-Rite Sandwiches Make Iowans\u2019 World Go Around<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user rayb777<\/div>\n

Maid-Rite is a delicious food franchise that started in Iowa. Known for their Iowan version of a sloppy joe, this delicious \u201cloose hamburger\u201d is one of the best parts about living in Iowa.
\nAsk any Iowan what their top five favorite things in the world are and just below the Iowa-Iowa sports rivalry and some sweet corn will be a maid-rite sandwich.<\/p>\n

14. Fishing on the Missouri River in Sioux City Will Make Your Life Complete<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user Matthew Trump<\/div>\n

The Iowa way is to chill and be chill. And, to an Iowan, there\u2019s nothing more relaxing than taking a boat out on the Missouri River, which runs through Sioux City, Iowa.
\nKick back with some friends, a few beers, and your fishing line and it will make for a perfect afternoon.<\/p>\n

15. Have An Adventure At Adventureland<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user Martin Lewison<\/div>\n

The film, \u201cAdventureland,\u201d brought some attention to awesome amusement parks, especially the actual<\/em> Adventureland in Des Moines. This amusement park is a huge part of an Iowan\u2019s childhood, but it\u2019s also a guilty pleasure for adults.
\nThere are amazing rides, great food, fun people, and events and shows going on all the time. You can even camp out on the grounds, so if you don\u2019t feel like having all of your adventures in one day, you can stay at the park.<\/p>\n

16. If \u201cField of Dreams\u201d Isn\u2019t Your Favorite Movie, Get Out<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user JoeyBLS<\/div>\n

The field from the popular baseball movie, \u201cField Of Dreams\u201d Is in Dyersville, Iowa. And Iowans love the movie. People often visit the farms (they used two farms to film the movie to make sure they always had a good angle for the sunset) to check out the Iowa baseball diamond that made movie-history.<\/p>\n

17. The Best Breakfast Is At The Ox Yoke Inn in Amana<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Ox Yoke Inn<\/div>\n

This German restaurant makes delicious food\u2014delicious enough to be featured on the Food Network.
\nWhile people love this place for their German chocolate cake, and their locally brewed beer, the breakfast here is surprisingly incredible. You can get some of the best pancakes in Iowa at Ox Yoke. This family owned, family-style restaurant will make your day.<\/p>\n

18. The Only Kind Of Potato Chips Are Sterzing Potato Chips<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Sterzing Potato Chips<\/div>\n

Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but it’s Iowa that has a lock on top notch potato chips. And all Iowans know the only kind of potato chips that are worth a dime are Sterzing Potato Chips.
\nProduced and distributed in Burlington, Iowa, these delicious treats are a staple of any true Iowan household. A bag of Sterzings + Iowa craft beer = perfection.<\/p>\n

19. Iowa Is The Place Where Future Presidents Shake Your Hand and Kiss Your Baby<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user Iowa Politics<\/div>\n

Every four years, Iowa Caucuses are held all around the state and mark the beginning of election season. And Iowans love<\/em> being front and center for the festivities. Iowa is perhaps one of the only places you can casually drink a beer over a shared Fried Twinkie at the Iowa State Fair with the future president of America.
\nPretty much every Iowan has had a presidential candidate shake their hand and kiss their baby.<\/p>\n

20. Iowans Love Bacon So Much, They Have Festivals For It<\/h2>\n

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Source: Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival<\/div>\n

Iowa is the No. 1 hog-producing state in the country and pigs actually outnumber people 3-1. There are just over 3 million residents in the state, but more than 20 million hogs. Yeah, that\u2019s a lot of pig.
\nPeople love their bacon so much, they have a festival for it in Des Moines each year: The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival\u2014which is basically an excuse to eat bacon and drink beer. During the festival, the state also crowns a Bacon Queen, a Pork Queen and a Pork Princess.<\/p>\n

21. The Walking Ched Burger at Zombie Burger Are To Die (And Come Back To Life) For <\/h2>\n

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Source: Zombie Burger via Facebook <\/div>\n

Zombie Burger in Des Moines has some incredibly creative burger options, but their gooey, delicious Walking Ched burger definitely takes the cake.
\nThere\u2019s nothing dead about it: it\u2019s deep-fried and breaded mac and cheese with fresh beef, a cheese bun, bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and mayo. It is holy cow<\/em> incredible and sums up, in a nutshell, just how awesomely delicious Iowa can be.<\/p>\n

22. No Matter What Your Impression Of Iowa, This State\u2019s Art Scene Is A Masterpiece<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook User Summer of Arts<\/div>\n

Iowa isn\u2019t all pigs and corn. It also has some incredible artists and creative types.
\nYou can see some of the state\u2019s best artwork at the Iowa Arts Festival in Iowa City, where everything from salsa dance to painting to culinary arts are celebrated by people from all over the state.
\n A ton of emerging Iowa artists enjoy getting the chance to display their art to the masses, and the festival brings awareness to the diversity of art and culture in the state.<\/p>\n

23. And It\u2019s Also Filled With Theater Geeks<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Englert Theater<\/div>\n

The Englert Theater in Iowa City playhouse has the architecture of the Vaudeville era, while still maintaining a modern atmosphere that encourages theater and the arts. It\u2019s a great place for local artists and theater geeks alike to celebrate the local music and theater culture.
\nYou can watch live performances here, or enjoy an art exhibit, or watch a great local band put on an amazing show. Regardless, Englert is where its at.<\/p>\n

24. And\u2014Let\u2019s Not Forget\u2014The Poets!<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Iowa Young Writers<\/div>\n

Many people do not realize just how cultured Iowans really are. In fact, the best writers program in the country, Iowa Writers\u2019 Workshop, is located at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. It\u2019s a graduate creative writing program that many<\/em> influential and world-renowned writers have attended, such as Kurt Vonnegut, Louise Gluck, and Robert Lowell. Yeah, Iowa\u2019s got writer swag.<\/p>\n

25. NewBo City Markets Is So Bohemian<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user NewBo City Market<\/div>\n

The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is an all-year market where you can buy locally grown, specialty foods, meat, seafood, or delectable baked goods.
\nLocated in Cedar Rapid\u2019s New Bohemia neighborhood, the hippie vibe of the market will surely rub off on you. But is that so bad?
\nPlus, the market holds festivals, flea markets, concerts, and even cooking classes. It\u2019s constant source of entertainment\u2014and deliciousness.<\/p>\n

26. It\u2019s All Downhill\u2014At Snake Alley In Burlington<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user Public Domain<\/div>\n

Iowa is home to the windiest road in the entire world\u2014Snake Alley in Burlington. The street was designed to link the downtown area with the shopping district. Because of the angle of the road and the sharp curvature of the turns, it is restricted to one-way traffic only\u2014and that traffic is all downhill.
\nSo get in the car, buckle-up, and take a ride down the windiest road in the world. Just try not to accelerate too much\u2014you\u2019ll make yourself dizzy!<\/p>\n

27. Sail The West Okoboji Lake<\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikimedia user Jeff Wilson<\/div>\n

There\u2019s nothing more peaceful than sailing the Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County. Part of Iowa\u2019s own collection of \u201cGreat Lakes,\u201d this lake is truly great<\/em>: it\u2019s 3,847 acres of wonderment and it\u2019s absolutely breathtaking.
\nWhile there are all sorts of fun things to do on the lake, one of the best things to is to sail the lake\u2019s expansive waters.<\/p>\n

28. Have A Cone At the World Capital Of Ice Cream<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Blue Bunny Ice Cream<\/div>\n

The ice cream capital of the world is located in Le Mars, Iowa. This city is home to Wells Dairy, which is well-known for its line of delicious Blue Bunny ice cream treats.
\nBlue Bunny makes all sorts of delicious flavors of ice cream, but their classic chocolate covered vanilla ice cream cones are by far some of the best treats they have to offer. Nothing says Iowa like a Blue Bunny ice cream cone.<\/p>\n

29. Fong\u2019s Takes Pizza To The Next Level Of Awesome<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user Fong\u2019s pizza<\/div>\n

Fong\u2019s Pizza in Des Moines brings an entirely new twist to classic pizza recipes: it\u2019s Chinese food in pizza form.
\nThey\u2019ve made it on to the Food Network for their famous Crab Rangoon pizza, which combines traditional pizza with traditional Chinese food.
\nThis place is just one more example of how Iowa pushes the norm to new levels of awesome.<\/p>\n

30. B & B Groceries Is The Way To Be<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook user B+B Grocery<\/div>\n

The pork tenderloin sandwiches at B & B are one of the best parts of living in Iowa. Not only is this grocery store a family-owned business with great service, but the deli is killer<\/em> (yeah, that explains the name of their deli sandwiches: killer sandwiches\u2026)
\nWhat do you love about living in Iowa? Leave a comment and let us know!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Iowans Have Unlocked The Secret To Great Food\u2014Fry Everything Source: travel.sndimg.com When you move to Iowa, you learn real fast that everything\u2014and I mean everything\u2014is better fried. Fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, fried butter. Yes, fried butter on a stick at the Iowa State Fair is nothing short of amazing. So if you\u2019re a calorie counter, get over it before you move to Iowa. 2. There\u2019s No Better Place To Get Your Fried Grub On Than The Iowa State Fair Source: rothcpa.com The Iowa State Fair is just downright the best state fair in the country. 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