Appreciation Quote by Bill Bryson

I still live in Des Moines.

— Shawn Crahan

When I was growing up I used to think that the best thing about coming from Des Moines was that it meant you didn't…

— Bill Bryson

I come from Des Moines. Someone had to.

— Bill Bryson

I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to.

— Bill Bryson

There are a bunch of places to stay in Des Moines, but I'd suggest finding a place on the west side of town. It's…

— Zach Johnson

Iowa is kind of a fascinating place.

— Mike Leach

I get nostalgic about having lived in Ames, Iowa, even though being a vegetarian in Iowa is not fun.

— John Darnielle

I grew up in Washington State and then eventually found my way back to Iowa City for grad school.

— Chelsea Cain

I started with California, and I did not like it. I flew over to Seattle, and I did not like it much. I felt…

— Anonymous

I had to go to France to appreciate Iowa.

— Grant Wood

Outstanding people in Iowa. Very down-to-earth people in Iowa. It was a great place to be.

— Mike Leach

I've been to Iowa many times before. You have to love Iowa, or you're not an American.

— Elizabeth Berg