Why Do These Iowa Mosquitoes Keep Biting My Ankles?!
After a backpacking trip through Yellow River State Forest, I noticed Iowa mosquitoes had one favorite target: my ankles. Here's the surprising science behind why.
Oddities
Ominous Clouds in Our Iowa Skies: What’s a Mammatus?
Strange pouch-shaped clouds rolled across eastern Iowa skies today, leaving many residents wondering about the dramatic weather phenomenon known as mammatus clouds.
This Is the Word Iowans Struggle to Say Correctly
A new analysis of Google search data reveals the words Iowans mispronounce most, and across America, even simple words are giving people trouble.
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Corn-y: The Most Iowa Fireworks Ever [GALLERY]
Warning: These fireworks may cause uncontrollable laughter and sudden patriotism!
It’s Mayfly Season in Iowa, Here’s Why They're Everywhere
Mayfly season doesn't last long and, believe it or not, indicate healthy waterways in Iowa. But, they're still annoying.
Here’s What to Know About the Black Squirrels of Iowa
They're not scary or dangerous, they actually have a few advantages over their grey counterparts.
Tall Tale? How Iowa Stacks Up Against the Rest of the U.S.
Taller or shorter? Both men and women in Iowa are on the taller side compared to the national averages.
The Word Iowans Struggle to Spell the Most (Come On, People!)
Do we really think this word is the hardest to spell?
Wisconsin 4-Year-Old Called 911 Over Ice Cream—And Cops Actually Showed Up!
Honestly, I don't blame him!
Tiny Iowa Town Named ‘Most Difficult-to-Pronounce’ in America
I bet many Iowans have never heard of this town with fewer than 500 residents.