Iowans are known for a few things: we work hard, we play hard, and we don’t keep the “9-5” schedule.
We also have some… unique words and expressions we enjoy using.
Today, we’ll celebrate 11 of ’em. We say many of these daily or seasonally. When we say them in front of non-Iowans, especially non-Midwesterners, we get weeeeird looks.
“BLEEP” Iowans Say
There’s something special about the way Iowans talk. It’s polite. It’s practical. And sometimes, it’s downright puzzling…