Find Out Where Iowa Is
"Iowa?" you ask, "Where the heck is Iowa?" Many have joked, including our good friends over at Raygun. We are not Ohio, that is a few states east. And we are not "the potato state," that would be Idaho. We are Iowa, an agriculturally focused state nestled in the heart of the midwest. We are south of Minnesota and just west of Illinois.
As you are reading this, you may be thinking to yourself, "Well, what does Iowa have to offer? Anything!?" Aside from the Web Design Iowa City action, little do you know, this state has probably touched your life in more ways than one. For starters, you may be familiar with the famous Iowa Caucuses, a well-known first step in the presidential nomination process for both the Republican and Democratic parties. We've even grown a president of our own here in Iowa. Herbert Hoover, our country's 31st president was born and raised in this heartland state.
While we are on the topic of famous people, here is another name that may ring a bell, John Wayne. Surely you have seen or heard of the award winning actor. Too young for John Wayne movies? You may be more familiar with Elijah Wood whose acting career exploded when he played the role of Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy. Honestly, who hasn't seen those movies? Ashton Kutcher, Johnny Carson, and Buffalo Bill join the ranks of famous people born in Iowa.
Grant Wood, the well known painter of American Gothic is also an Iowan. (We do want to note, however, that we don't all stand around carrying pitch forks.) If you are more familiar with musicians, you may recognize Glen Miller or Slipknot. Those corn-fed boys sure know their music!
So now you know where Iowa is. You even have a few facts about the state. These will come in handy at your next dinner party or public event. Share them with your friends and family, and be sure to stop in and say hello on your next vacation!