Iowa nice

Phrase

Meaning: The very Iowan trait of being friendly to a fault.
Type: Phrase
Used in: Iowa

What does “Iowa nice” mean

Friendly, helpful, conflict-averse — the Midwest stereotype dialed up. Cousin to "Minnesota nice" but with more corn references. Iowans claim it; outsiders sometimes use it ironically.

Where it's used

More from this region

supper pop ope crawdad crick breaded tenderloin Maid-Rite uffda cripes warsh detasseling lefse

Comments

Loading comments…