SperlingViews - Iowa, Iowa

This is the most unfriendly town I have ever lived in my entire life. People make no effort to welcome you, neighbors never even speak to you. If we had only known we would be living in a town that would never make you feel part of this little community, I think, if we weren't stuck here, we would have never packed up and bought a house in this town. Washington, Iowa boasts that is one of the best small towns to retire and live. If you never want to communicate with anyone, Washington, Iowa is the place for hermits, people who are not willing to enjoy other human beings, very strange for a so called "farming community". Sorry to say, I don't know how I could even begin to say this is a great place to live? Perhaps if you were born and raised here, you would be part of things, otherwise look elsewhere for a pleasant experience in your retirement years. [read more...]

Iowa City is a great place to live in Iowa. There is always something to do in here all you need to do is look around, also Des Moines is not that far away. When it comes to housing don't be surprised at first there are good prices as long as you look around and keep clear of downtown or the football stadium unless your willing to pay for it. Durning football season be tolerant of traffic of the loyal Iowans. Definitely give Iowa City a shot you won't regret it.[read more...]

Excellent school systems with lots of parentaal involvement[read more...]

Weather is fairly comparable to Chicago burbs. Extremes in temp-hot in summer, cold in winter. Good place if you like snowy winters.[read more...]

Iowa is cold in winter and hot in the summer. You definitely get the full 4-season effect.[read more...]

Quirnbach-pfalz is a great quite place to live.[read more...]

The wind seems to always blow in Western Iowa. Helps in the 2-3 months that it really gets hot, but, in the winter will chill you to the bone. Wind breaks are a must but new construction usually doesn't come with many trees. Be prepared to lay out some cash for semi-mature trees or you'll have chilly winter's.[read more...]

Winter lasts from late Nov. to mid-March. The last half of March and all of April really aren't Spring. It's chilly and wet. Spring is May, and it's great! So is June. July and through mid August are hot and humid, but not all that bad. Fall is the Iowa's best season. September and October are wonderful. Sunshine, mild temps, blue skies, great fall color in mid-October. Early to mid-November isn't bad. It starts clouding up, and it's chillier, but it's not cold. Late November is to Fall what April is to Spring: chilly and wet. I've said for years that Iowans have short memories. By late November you remember what Winter's going to be like, but by then it's too late to leave.[read more...]

The Loess Hills (www.byways.org) in Iowa are by far one of the most unique and beautiful places to visit in North America if not the world. The soils are rare, as well as the people you will meet. What makes Iowa special is that, it and only one other place that can make this claim is in China. There are loess soils in other areas but China and Iowa are the deepest, with respectively over 200 ft. for each location. Each town has it's own story to tell as far back as 6000 yrs. Yes, 6000 years. They have found spear points, stone tools, and burials to indicate that humans have inhabited the hills. You can stop into any tourism attraction and you will be greeted with a smile and leave with a wealth of information. You will darn near feel like family and vow to return some day. Another website to help you learn more is (www.traveliowa.org) which will link you to other interesting areas in Iowa to visit. No time like the present. Click away and make time to stop by. Submitted by: Museum of Religious Arts, Logan, IA (www.mrarts.org)[read more...]

iowa weather maybe hot in summer and cold in the winter but i love it[read more...]

iowa is not perfect weather wise but is a good clean state[read more...]

Iowa is freezing in the winter and humid during the summer, but the spring and fall are perfect[read more...]

Boo-hoo. Boo-Hoo. Jim-Boy (posted on 05/08), thinks that anyone who says anything bad about Iowa, has a grudge against the state. Hey! Jim-Boy! I don't like Pepsi. Maybe because I've got a grudge against it!! Grow up dear, and wipe those tears away........mommy will make sure that no one says anything bad about Iowa ever again.....those bad people with grudges......upsetting my little Jimmy!![read more...]

Boo-Hoo, boo-hoo. Some bad people provided opinions about Iowa, that conflicted with Jimmy's. These bad people obvioulsy have a grudge against Iowa. Hey! Jim-Boy! Guess what? I don't like Pepsi. Cause I gotta grudge against it!! Now be a good boy, and dry those tears dear.....and for the rest of you, please start saying good things about Iowa!! Jim-Boy's obviously very sensitive - a typical Midwestern trait!![read more...]

Having been born and raised in Iowa, I feel qualified to tell you a bit about it if you are thinking about moving there. Highlights: Excellent education from elementary through university levels Low prices for homes and food FRESH, cheap food all summmer and fall Safe neighborhoods Friendly folks - if you're clean-cut Independent movie theaters, small film festivals, concerts and theater Fun small-town events Good fishing (if you like lake\river fish) Nice bike trails Green, green, green as far as the eye can see Shortcomings: Freezing winters and hot, muggy summers 98% white (if you're not white and/or not clean-cut, it might not be for you) Choice of ethic restaurants is still slim though increasing Tough on those with bad allergies Iowa wages are lower for the same job than other regions, for example teachers aren't paid very well in general Hope this helps. [read more...]