These Are The Things That Will Totally SHOCK You About Visiting Iowa!
🌽 Plan on visiting Iowa? Get ready to have your mind blown by these 13 shocking facts about the Hawkeye State! 🐖🎥 #IowaFacts #Iowa #RoadTripGoals
Des Moines, IA – Iowa, often overlooked as a flyover state, is a hidden gem that will leave you amazed, amused, and possibly even a little bit confused. This unassuming Midwestern state is packed with quirky facts and surprising trivia that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the land of corn and hogs. From its peculiar laws to its unexpected contributions to pop culture, Iowa is a state that deserves a closer look. So, buckle up and get ready to have your mind blown by these 13 shocking facts about visiting Iowa!
Shocking Facts About Iowa! 🌽
1. 🥇 Iowa is the only state whose east and west borders are formed entirely by rivers – the Mississippi River on the east and the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers on the west.
2. 🌽 Iowa grows more corn than any other state in the U.S., producing about one-sixth of the nation’s crop annually.
3. 🍦 The beloved Eskimo Pie ice cream treat was invented in Onawa, Iowa, by Christian Kent Nelson in 1920.
4. 🎥 The famous film “Field of Dreams” was shot entirely in Iowa, with the iconic baseball field still attracting visitors today.
5. 🚫 It is illegal to throw bricks onto the streets of Mount Vernon, Iowa. (Yes, this is an actual law!)
6. 🎓 The University of Iowa was the first public university in the U.S. to admit men and women on an equal basis.
7. 🐖 Iowa is home to more hogs than humans, with a pig population of about 23 million compared to just 3 million people.
8. 🍪 The world’s largest cookie (a chocolate chip cookie weighing 40,000 pounds) was baked in Sac City, Iowa, in 2003. Ever time I mention this wild fact, my hubby Jack starts to drool. LOL.
9. 🗽 The concrete for the Capitol Building and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., was manufactured in Iowa.
10. 🌪️ Iowa experiences an average of 37 tornadoes per year, ranking it sixth in the nation for tornado frequency. Wanna know the latest weather in Des Moines or the Quad Cities? We got ‘chu.
11. 🎭 The world-renowned Broadway musical “The Music Man” is set in the fictional town of River City, Iowa.
12. 🥜 Otto Frederick Rohwedder from Davenport, Iowa, invented the first automatic bread-slicing machine in 1928.
13. 🌠 Iowa boasts some of the darkest skies in the country, making it an ideal spot for stargazing and viewing the Milky Way.
Conclusion
So, there you have it – 13 mind-blowing facts about Iowa that will make you see this unassuming state in a whole new light. From its quirky laws to its unexpected contributions to American culture, Iowa is a state full of surprises.
The next time someone tells you that Iowa is just a boring flyover state, you can hit them with these incredible facts and watch their jaws drop. Who knows, you might even inspire them to plan a visit to the Hawkeye State and experience its unique charm for themselves! Happy travels!
🗣 Did we miss any wacky and wild Iowa facts? Let us know! We’d LOVE to hear from you in the comments section below. ⬇️
I grew up in Iowa. Great place to live (in the past) and Great people. But, you can’t bury your family members without the constant odor of hog shit!
From the intersection of hwy 15 and hwy 18, you can count…87 buildings and EACH of them houses 5,000 pigs! Check it for yourself on Google earth!
Hey David – LOL. Pretty sure pigs outnumber people in the great state of Iowa! Hehe. Thanks for reading and commenting. Hope you’re having a great weekend! – Jack and Kitty