Posted in Iowa March 14, 2016 by

15 Reasons Why Anyone Who Hates Iowa Can Just Shut Up

As probably the most underrated state (that gets a ton of crap from other states), it can get tiresome defending Iowa to those who say that our state is just one big, flat cornfield. Well, we have news for them. Next time they hate on Iowa, they should think about these 15 facts first…

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1. Our farmers feed the country, producing more corn, soybeans, pork, and eggs than any other state in the nation - by a long shot.
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2. Iowa also produces twice as much ethanol as any other state, effectively lowering gas prices 20 to 40 cents per gallon.
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3. Iowans are smart. We have the highest graduation rates and the highest literacy rates in the nation.
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4. We are also home to one of the six UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world - Iowa City.
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5. We have the best capital city, Des Moines, which was recently named "The Wealthiest City In America" by the Today Show.
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6. Not to mention, we are one of the safest states in the nation, with extremely low crime rates.
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7. Iowa has been ranked as one of the best places to raise a family.
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8. And our state was also ranked the second best place to retire, after Hawaii.
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9. We're also home to Rockwell Collins, one of the largest suppliers of avionics and information technology services for aircrafts.
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10. But that's not all, we also gave the world computers...
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11. And sliced bread...
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12. And trampolines...
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13. As well as renowned artists such as Grant Wood, whose art is recognized across the globe.
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14. We've contributed our share of Hollywood royalty, too, such as John Wayne, Ashton Kutcher, Donna Reed, Tom Arnold, and more.
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15. Not to mention, Iowa is so much more beautiful than people give us credit for - it's not all flat land and cornfields here.
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Face it, Iowa haters, you would be lost without us.