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13 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Iowa

By Michaela Kendall | Published December 09, 2015

So you’re thinking about moving to Iowa or have just moved here? Or maybe you’ve been here a while and want to reminisce on some surprises you had when moving here for the first time. Either way, this article details some surprises one might have when moving to America’s Heartland.

1. It isn't just flat! We may not have mountains, but we have the Loess Hills.

2. There is so much more than cornfields. The Iowa Great Lakes, for instance?

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3. There is tons of culture here. Have you ever been to the Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, or walked around East Village in Des Moines?

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4. There is so much history here. From historic landmarks to museums, a piece of Iowa's past is never far.

5. From cave exploring to white water rafting to hot air ballooning, there is so much to do here.

6. Plus, we have some pretty amazing state parks. Eighty-five of them, to be exact.

7. We bet you didn't know there are some pretty amazing beaches here too...

8. And yes, we even have our own island.

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9. And if you live here, don't be surprised if you stumble across some famous film site...

10. Or the childhood home of any number of famous Hollywood actors.

11. Plus, the Iowa State Fair really is as amazing as they say it is.

12. And you will never run out of delicious places to eat.

13. But what will surprise you most of all is how nice your neighbors really are. You heard Iowans were friendly, but you had no idea they were this friendly... They just came over to welcome you to the neighborhood with a pan of something they called scotcharoos?

What are some more surprising things you might not expect when moving to Iowa? Share your thoughts, or personal experiences, with us!

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