13 Reasons Why People In Iowa Should Be Proud Of Their State
By Michaela Kendall|Published June 15, 2015
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Michaela Kendall
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Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.
The next time someone makes fun of Iowa, just show them this list. We are some of the smartest people in the country, we have some of the lowest crime rates, and we supply the country with power, food, and fuel, but you don’t see us bragging about it. Why? Because we’re from Iowa, and we have better manners than that. So, here are 13 reasons to be proud of our totally great, completely underrated state.
1. Iowa has the highest literacy rate in the nation
At 99%, Iowa has the highest literacy rate in the country, and according to TIME Magazine, reading makes us smarter and nicer. We guess it's no coincidence that we Iowans are known for being so nice.
These plants go to create many products American people use every day, like fuel, corn syrup, cereal, and more. Did you know that even your toothpaste is made from corn?
6. Iowa produces the second most wind energy in the nation
25% of the country’s supply of ethanol comes from Iowa. Studies show that without ethanol, Americans would pay 20 to 40 cents more per gallon of gasoline
Hawaii is the number one place to retire, know what the second best is? Nope, not Florida, but Iowa. The state is the second-best place to retire, according to MoneyRates.com.
If you show this list to the next person who makes fun of Iowa, we guarantee that they won’t be laughing long. What are some more reasons to be proud of Iowa? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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