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![Did Experts Prove That Iowa Is the Rudest State in America?](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2024/03/attachment-rude-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Did Experts Prove That Iowa Is the Rudest State in America?
According to a study from Preply, giving compliments is uncomfortable for 43% of Americans. In the same vein, 70% of Americans report feeling uncomfortable receiving compliments.
![Iowa’s Most Popular Baby Names Are Pretty Adorable](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2024/02/attachment-baby-iowa-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowa’s Most Popular Baby Names Are Pretty Adorable
Surprisingly, Caitlin didn't rank anywhere on this list!
![Iowans Stranded Without Cell Service to Receive Compensation](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2024/02/attachment-att.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowans Stranded Without Cell Service to Receive Compensation
Last week, there were some Iowans who reported some major issues with their cell phone service.
![Iowa Town Ranks as One of the Most Mispronounced Places in U.S.](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/12/attachment-huh-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowa Town Ranks as One of the Most Mispronounced Places in U.S.
Do you think you know how to pronounce it?
![Pentatonix Star’s Mind Was Blown At the Iowa State Fair](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/11/attachment-PENTA.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pentatonix Star’s Mind Was Blown At the Iowa State Fair
The group is set to return to the Midwest for their highly anticipated holiday tour.
![[WATCH] Blink & You’ll Miss Jason Momoa’s Iowa Shoutout](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/11/attachment-JM-Iowa.jpg?w=980&q=75)
[WATCH] Blink & You’ll Miss Jason Momoa’s Iowa Shoutout
Iowa can't seem to get enough of Aquaman!
![Are Holiday Travel Nightmares in Store for Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota?](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/11/attachment-TRAVEL-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are Holiday Travel Nightmares in Store for Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota?
Prepare to leave early if you are traveling for Thanksgiving this year.
![Iowa Small Town Is The Ultimate Midwest Wedding Destination](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/02/attachment-Little-brown-church.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowa Small Town Is The Ultimate Midwest Wedding Destination
People from all across the country flock here to say "I do!"
![Open Letter To The Iowan Who Might’ve Faked Her Cancer](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2023/02/attachment-SCAM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Open Letter To The Iowan Who Might’ve Faked Her Cancer
The story is still developing. We will keep you updated on the case as it progresses.
![Hallmark Humbug: Iowa Keeps Getting Snubbed By Christmas Movies](http://townsquare.media/site/726/files/2021/11/attachment-snubbed-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hallmark Humbug: Iowa Keeps Getting Snubbed By Christmas Movies
Hallmark keeps missing the mark when it comes to Iowa Christmas movies.