Growing up in small town Iowa is one of the greatest blessings – although you may not always realize it at the time. You get to live in a tight-knit community that’s filled with hometown pride, plus, you get to know some of the best people on this planet – small town Iowans. If you didn’t have the privilege of growing up with them, here are 10 things that make people from small town Iowa the best kind of people:
- They’re friendly.
Corn and Soybean Digest Even if they don’t know you, you will get one of the “finger waves” as you drive past them on Main Street, or you can expect a little friendly chit-chat while you wait in line at the gas station.
- They will help you out when you’re in need.
Lens Envy/Flickr Because they know that in return, you will help them out when they’re in need.
- They’re caring.
Alex Naanou/Flickr When something good happens to you, they’re happy too, and when something bad happens, they’re there for you.
- And supportive.
Toby Dickens/Flickr They’re not only supportive emotionally, but they will support you in other ways, like shopping at your local business.
- They actually get to know their neighbors.
Callie Reed/Flickr If you’re new to town, they will make it a point to welcome you, and invite you over for the next barbecue or block party.
- They’re hardworking.
John/Flickr They grew up being taught the value of hard work just like their parents and grandparents, and they will teach their kids that value as well.
- And family oriented.
Loren Kerns/Flickr From dinner at Grandma’s to family game nights, people in small town Iowa know the value of family.
- They appreciate the simple things in life.
Troy Hugen/Facebook You really get to see the full beauty of the sunrise when there are no skyscrapers to block the view.
- They’re proud of their hometown.
Louis/Flickr Something about the small town makes people who grew up in one fiercely proud of them.
- And they care about the community.
Justine/Flickr When you live in a small town, you form a real connection with the town, and with the people who live in it.
Small towns are the best. What they lack in population, they make up for in character.
Corn and Soybean Digest
Even if they don’t know you, you will get one of the “finger waves” as you drive past them on Main Street, or you can expect a little friendly chit-chat while you wait in line at the gas station.
Lens Envy/Flickr
Because they know that in return, you will help them out when they’re in need.
Alex Naanou/Flickr
When something good happens to you, they’re happy too, and when something bad happens, they’re there for you.
Toby Dickens/Flickr
They’re not only supportive emotionally, but they will support you in other ways, like shopping at your local business.
Callie Reed/Flickr
If you’re new to town, they will make it a point to welcome you, and invite you over for the next barbecue or block party.
John/Flickr
They grew up being taught the value of hard work just like their parents and grandparents, and they will teach their kids that value as well.
Loren Kerns/Flickr
From dinner at Grandma’s to family game nights, people in small town Iowa know the value of family.
Troy Hugen/Facebook
You really get to see the full beauty of the sunrise when there are no skyscrapers to block the view.
Louis/Flickr
Something about the small town makes people who grew up in one fiercely proud of them.
Justine/Flickr
When you live in a small town, you form a real connection with the town, and with the people who live in it.
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