If you’ve lived in Iowa long enough, there are certain images you have come to recognize immediately – whether it is a favorite vacation spot like Adventureland or a widely-known movie film site like the one in Dyersville – if you’re a true Iowan, you will be able to recognize these images immediately:

1. This buttery bovine who makes an appearance at the state fair each year.
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The Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair.
2. These iconic bridges that made their debut in "The Bridges of Madison County."
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The Bridges of Madison County, of course.
3. This film site that reminds us that this isn't heaven, it's Iowa.
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The Field of Dreams film site in Dyersville.
4. This land of adventure where everyone goes for vacation.
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Adventureland.
5. The ice cream capital of the world.
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The Blue Bunny ice cream barn in Le Mars.
6. This memorial commemorating the Day the Music Died.
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The Surf Ballroom.

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7. This iconic house where people now pose for photos with a pitchfork.
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The American Gothic house.
8. This precious gem formation, which is often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
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Grotto of the Redemption.
9. This beloved black and gold bird.
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Herky the Hawk!
10. And this celebrated cardinal and gold one.
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Cy the Cardinal!
11. This trophy, which has a different home almost every year.
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The Cy-Hawk trophy.
12. This beautiful skyline, which is instantly recognizable for any Iowan.
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The Des Moines skyline.
13. And this beautiful, domed epitome of architecture.
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The Iowa state capitol building, of course!

What are some more images Iowans can immediately recognize? Throw out your own suggestions in the comments section below!

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