Iowa

12 Phrases You’ll Only Understand If You Live in Iowa

Iowa may be smack in the middle of the country, but don’t let the cornfields fool you—this state has its own quirky vocabulary, strong opinions about...

At This Iowa Seed Bank, You Can Touch & Take Home Rare Heritage Plants

The Seven Iowa Villages Built by Persecuted German Pietists in the 1700s

German Immigrants Built These 7 Villages in Iowa That Preserve Their 1850s Heritage

You Know You’ve Lived in Iowa Too Long if These 11 Things Seem Totally Normal

Iowa—where the corn is tall, the skies are wide, and “rush hour” usually just means getting stuck behind a combine. If you’ve ever given directions using...

You’re Not Really From Iowa Unless You’ve Complained About These 12 Things

Ah, Iowa—the heartland of America, where cornfields outnumber people, politics become a competitive sport every four years, and ranch dressing is practically a beverage. If you...

One Priests’ Near-Death Promise Created This Massive Religious Masterpiece in Rural Iowa

13 Ancient Limestone Caves Are Squeezed Into 6 Miles of Trails Inside Iowa’s Underground State Park

Everything You Need to Do for the Ultimate Vacation in Greater Des Moines, Iowa

Ancient Pueblo Indians Carved Stairs Into Volcanic Tuff for this 200-Foot Cliff City in New Mexico

19 Unique Sayings That Only Make Sense in Iowa

Iowa may be known for its endless cornfields and being the home of the Iowa State Fair, but it’s also a place where the people speak...