I was born and raised in Georgia. Ended up in California (Bay Area) after the Marine Corps. I moved to Iowa for work in 2002 from California. It is the best thing I ever did. You get used to the winters and the summers are not as bad as Georgia. I rarely wear a jacket when doing daily activities in the winter (even in January). I have winter clothing and use it when it is needed. I lived in Mt. Vernon for my first 15 years. It is a small college town (3500 people). All of my kids went to school there. Now, I live out in rural Iowa on 35 acres and am 10 miles from anything in any direction. I have been fortunate through my work to travel all over the US and the world, some for extended time frames (2 months or more). Iowa is a great place to live and raise a family. I'm never leaving.
@@KM0AGA Mount Vernon is a beautiful town. I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. I love living out in the country...although I don’t have as much land as you. Elbow room makes me happy, too.
As someone born in Iowa I spent most of my life in NY and CA. I always knew I would return, so when I retired from teaching I moved to Mason City and never looked back. A great place to live your best life.
I do not agree. I have lived in this area my whole life. This area sucks. I am looking forward to the day when I move away from the Mason City area. I am going to the Iowa City /Kalona area. Might need Emily to help me out.
@@Ile-De-FranceSheepFarm Sorry to hear your story. I was born in Iowa City at the University hospital when my parents were getting their degrees. I always loved my grandparents farms in SE Iowa.
True. There are a handful of days in Iowa City where it is important to know what time Hawkeye sports games are beginning and ending and work your schedule around to avoid those times if possible!
Hi, I'm from Palm Beach Florida and I'm graduating from college next fall. Im thinking of moving to Iowa because I want to escape the year-round heat, traffic/congestion, and expenses. Iowa seems very nice, but what concerns me is living in the winter. Ive seen both winter videos and it still seems like a challenge. But do businesses shut down during a bad storm? Also, what are some nice cities/neighborhoods? Thanks and have a nice day
I was born and raised in Georgia. Ended up in California (Bay Area) after the Marine Corps. I moved to Iowa for work in 2002 from California. It is the best thing I ever did. You get used to the winters and the summers are not as bad as Georgia. I rarely wear a jacket when doing daily activities in the winter (even in January). I have winter clothing and use it when it is needed. I lived in Mt. Vernon for my first 15 years. It is a small college town (3500 people). All of my kids went to school there. Now, I live out in rural Iowa on 35 acres and am 10 miles from anything in any direction. I have been fortunate through my work to travel all over the US and the world, some for extended time frames (2 months or more). Iowa is a great place to live and raise a family. I'm never leaving.
@@KM0AGA Mount Vernon is a beautiful town. I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. I love living out in the country...although I don’t have as much land as you. Elbow room makes me happy, too.
As someone born in Iowa I spent most of my life in NY and CA. I always knew I would return, so when I retired from teaching I moved to Mason City and never looked back. A great place to live your best life.
Awww. Thanks for sharing!
I do not agree. I have lived in this area my whole life. This area sucks. I am looking forward to the day when I move away from the Mason City area. I am going to the Iowa City /Kalona area. Might need Emily to help me out.
@@Ile-De-FranceSheepFarm Sorry to hear your story. I was born in Iowa City at the University hospital when my parents were getting their degrees. I always loved my grandparents farms in SE Iowa.
Yes, chain links are better for the wind. In Reno NV we have big wind and the wood fences take a beating.
An exception to the traffic: certain parts of Iowa City on home football game days or certain women’s basketball games.
True. There are a handful of days in Iowa City where it is important to know what time Hawkeye sports games are beginning and ending and work your schedule around to avoid those times if possible!
Basements flood. Stuff ruined. Thanks for mentioning tornados. 👍
No place is a paradise. You have to decide what you want the most.
Love this list! Just wanted to point out that there are, surprisingly, a couple gated communities near Des Moines: Glen Oaks and Napa Valley
Thanks for the info!
Can't say much,gotta live here.
Moving from Baltimore to Dubuque. Kind of excited.
@@Gemini_Samura1 Wow! That’ll be a big change! Welcome.
Don't drink or swim in the water.
Hi, I'm from Palm Beach Florida and I'm graduating from college next fall. Im thinking of moving to Iowa because I want to escape the year-round heat, traffic/congestion, and expenses. Iowa seems very nice, but what concerns me is living in the winter. Ive seen both winter videos and it still seems like a challenge. But do businesses shut down during a bad storm? Also, what are some nice cities/neighborhoods? Thanks and have a nice day
Looking to moving to fort dodge . Any suggestions?
Pourquoi la plupart des maisons à IOWA sont en bois ?
Wood is a common building material because it is readily available, renewable, affordable and holds up well to our weather conditions.
Background music is annoying and too loud.
Pro - it’s cheap. Con - it’s cheap for a reason.
Iowa is horrible. Boring, right wing, and unwelcoming people. RUN away!!!
Don’t move here.. it sucks
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