Upon graduating high school I moved to Iowa. With the exception of 6 months I have lived here ever since 1992.
There is a saying that if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change. Iowa had 105 tornadoes in 2008, tying with 1968 record.
Iowa is rich in history, several famous people were born here; including John Wayne and Buffalo Bill Cody. Iowa holds the first in the nation status when it comes to national elections, so every couple of years a slew of politicians traipse their way through looking for votes.
Northwestern Iowa is home to several windmill generators, and more are being added each year. While experts have said that wind driven turbines are a losing prospect, a campaign is still being led to expand the use of these.
Iowa has also been called the food capital of the world.
