10 Things That Make People From Small Town Iowa The Best People
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Michaela Kendall
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Growing up in small town Iowa is one of the greatest blessings – although you may not always realize it at the time. You get to live in a tight-knit community that’s filled with hometown pride, plus, you get to know some of the best people on this planet – small town Iowans. If you didn’t have the privilege of growing up with them, here are 10 things that make people from small town Iowa the best kind of people:
Even if they don't know you, you will get one of the "finger waves" as you drive past them on Main Street, or you can expect a little friendly chit-chat while you wait in line at the gas station.
Because they know that in return, you will help them out when they're in need.
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When something good happens to you, they're happy too, and when something bad happens, they're there for you.
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They're not only supportive emotionally, but they will support you in other ways, like shopping at your local business.
If you're new to town, they will make it a point to welcome you, and invite you over for the next barbecue or block party.
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They grew up being taught the value of hard work just like their parents and grandparents, and they will teach their kids that value as well.
From dinner at Grandma's to family game nights, people in small town Iowa know the value of family.
You really get to see the full beauty of the sunrise when there are no skyscrapers to block the view.
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Something about the small town makes people who grew up in one fiercely proud of them.
When you live in a small town, you form a real connection with the town, and with the people who live in it.
Small towns are the best. What they lack in population, they make up for in character.
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