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It's fun! Upbeat! And different from any magazine you've ever seen! Welcome to Our Iowa, the magazine that celebrates all that's great about living in Iowa.


Basically, Our Iowa allows Iowans to "talk to each other". Reading each issue will be like sitting at your kitchen table and chatting with new friends over coffee, all of whom have interests similar to yours.


There'll be jaw-dropping photos of our beautiful land as well as some in-depth features. But the bulk of each issue will be conversational, light-hearted "Here's what I think..." contributions shared by Iowans... people just like you.

Sneak a Peek Inside this Issue...
In Every Issue

Homegrown Products That Make Us Proud.

Abbey Curran is the reigning Miss Iowa USA—despite being born with cerebral palsy. She wears the Iowa banner with beauty, grace and a “can-do” attitude that inspires other girls and women. 

The Frost Will Get ‘Em.

We could all learn a thing or two from ol’ Pooch Phillips’ “easy-does-it” philosophy of life.

Small-Town Organ Maker Tunes Up on a Large Scale.

Some of the world’s largest pipe organs are handcrafted right here in Iowa.

Zabel and Sports—a 60-Year Love Affair.

Covering the 1948 Drake Relays on a “trial basis” led to a long, satisfying career for this issue’s “Iowa Legend”, Jim Zabel.

The Story Behind the “Little Farmers” Poster.

How a “captured moment” photo of bib-overalled boys became one of America’s top-selling posters.

Shucks, He’s Good!

With bushels of awards, this 78-year-old cornhusking champ stands tall in the Tall Corn State. He can pick an ear every 1-1/2 seconds!

Amish Diary: It’s Haymaking Time!

Monday Morning Entry—“Raking hay in this heat and humidity made for some hot horses.”

Post Office Murals Get Her Stamp of Approval.

So does Iowa as she trekked across the state to find these Depression-era art treasures.

Iowa Was Their “Land of Opportunity”.

It’s ours, too…thanks to the determination of our immigrant ancestors.

Prettiest Farm in Iowa
Why I Came Back to Iowa
Heartwarmers
Culture Shock
More Culture (Well, Sort of)
Io-Ways... Photos Along Our Beautiful Byways
Country Dream Homes
What I Miss Most About Iowa
Rustic Roads
From the Mouths...
Budding Businesses
Focus on Iowa Photo Contest
Recipes They're Proud to Share
Country Characters


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