Born Quote by Harrison Barnes

I was just a kid from Ames.

— Harrison Barnes

Well, I came from a small little town on the beach - Grayland, a town of about 1,000 people. I was the quarterback and…

— Colin Cowherd

I was raised by the state of California, and then various families and mentors.

— Frank Shamrock

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

— Chelsea Cain

I was born in Iowa City and spent my early childhood on a hippie commune just outside of town.

— Chelsea Cain

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

— Mike Leach

I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily…

— Herbert Hoover

There are so many people who have helped me along my journey, too many to name really, but most important were my family.

— Mason Mount

I grew up in a small town in Iowa, town of about 500 people.

— Kim Reynolds

Phenomenal people in Ames and throughout the state of Iowa.

— Tom Herman

I had two amazing parents, two younger brothers, grandparents, a supportive community. Really loved.

— Ryan Leaf

I had a very wonderful growing up. I was surrounded by loving people.

— Annie Murphy