Character Quote by Kim Reynolds

The people of Iowa are a rare breed.

— Jason Reeves

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

— Mike Leach

Iowa is home to teachers, farmers, lawyers, factory workers, and many others who work hard every day to provide the best for their families…

— Leonard Boswell

Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared…

— Anonymous

Iowa City is okay as Midwestern cities go, but theres no food, no culture, no ocean.

— Elin Hilderbrand

Wherever a writer grew up, they're obviously influenced by that area, and I'm sure their characters are pulled from those experiences.

— Jim Rash

Iowa City is okay as Midwestern cities go, but there's no food, no culture, no ocean.

— Elin Hilderbrand

Generally, Iowans are Iowans no matter where you go. There are some different issues in Des Moines than in the real rural areas. But…

— Tom Latham

God had a plan for everything. I never knew I'd come to Iowa, but now I love Iowa. Everything is so great about it…

— Liang Chow

In a small town, everyone works together and does life together, and because of that everyone takes care of each other. That's Iowa. Whether…

— Kim Reynolds

I've still got the same friends that I grew up with, I still go to the same places that I used to go to…

— Corey Taylor

There are so many stories from the Midwest that should be told. L.A. tells one story, and it's often about itself.

— Sam Jaeger