Run...Don't walk!
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5/20/2013
As long as you grew up here, or have a relative who did, you will do just fine. Outsiders...they don't want them! Other than a railroad employee, or two, in 5 years, I never met anyone who either hadn't grown up there, or wasn't related to someone who did...your basic inbreeding! They definitely don't like change and unless it affects either their land, or their taxes, you won't see nor hear from them. The town has a definite, "From the Right Side of the Tracks" attitude which divides the town, not only north and south, but east and west. While it may appear Norman Rockwellesque - it is not. Didn't expect a central Iowa community of 12,600 to be dealing with as many social issues such as drug use and homelessness, and it has had its share of shootings (mostly by the cops). Lot's of "old" money in town that likes to control things; which explains the need/survival of 5 banks in a town that size, and a population that hasn't grown in 50+ years! And they must survive on pizza as there are about 6 pizza places. Pull up a chair at one of the many local watering holes, listen to the sound of a train whistle (About every 5 minutes), or the roar of the engines at the Boone Speedway and be sure to buy the Mayor a beer...he is their local Beer Pong Champ!
RB | Milaca, MN