The Atlas Obscura Guide To Iowa
66 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Iowa
Updated February 27, 2024
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4 Pop-Culture Marvels in Iowa
Iowa is the pantry of America, giving over the vast majority of its land to agriculture and producing more corn and pork than any other state. But the state has also proven fertile ground for pop culture, as well. The landscape has inspired movies, films, songs, paintings, and novels while spawning movie royalty in the form of a certain Duke. Bask in the wonderful corniness of these four pop-culture touchstones in the Hawkeye State.
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