There is nothing extravagant about this state.
Iowa rates in the middle tier of population and average income. It’s not a destination setting for outsiders, and there’s no big-city draw. Iowa’s weather is often frustrating, and other than a few rolling hills, it’s a ho-hum drive from one end to the other. Iowa is known for producing corn and soybeans, which fulfills a vital role in this country, but completely lacks flair. …
All this marries central Iowa to Paul Rhoads.
I’m not quite sure what to make of that allusion.