12 Reasons Why Iowans Are The Best Kind Of People

It’s no secret that Iowans are awesome. But we’re also funny, smart, beautiful, talented and generally the best ever. Okay, so maybe I’m a little biased, but Iowans are truly some of the best people you will ever meet! Don’t believe me? Here’s 13 reasons why we’re the bee’s knees.

We’re the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We’re, like, Iowa nice.

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We’re experts in hospitality. If you’re our guest, you can expect the best bedroom, the first plate at dinner, and pretty much anything else you could possibly ask for.

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We help each other out, because you never know when you’ll need an extra hand yourself.

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We live by good values, like respect and honesty.

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We also know the value of hard work, and we give 110% in everything we do.

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We have impeccable manners. We say please, thank you and excuse me, and we always send a card.

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We’re neither red nor blue, so there’s room for everyone here!

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We’re patriotic. We love our country and those who serve it.

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We’re the perfect balance of traditional and modern.

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We know how to have a good time, whether we win the game or not.

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We’re humble as a button. We don’t brag, we quietly succeed.

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And best of all, we know how to take a joke, and shoot back with one of our own.

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Man, we’re awesome, huh? Someone needs to tell the rest of the country!