Unboxing Iowa: What It's Like Living In Iowa

[@NickJohnson]

Here are ALL 50 Unboxing Videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@groundhopperd8608]

As a European, I always find it really interesting to discover more about the less touristy parts of America. There are a million videos about living in NYC or LA, but not a lot about life in Idaho or Iowa. Thanks for redressing the balance, Nick. 🙂

[@NickJohnson]

Ok!

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Yes small town America is the best place to travel ...It has very little to no crime and they keep most of there homes and businesses pristine.

[@groundhopperd8608]

@@tripp8833 I disagree, I think Nick’s videos often disprove the idea that there’s nothing to do in a place just because it’s not well-known or touristy. There are plenty of hidden gems in every part of the world - especially a country as big as America.

[@aggelosbourdos5239]

@@NickJohnson do remake videos about texas and California with more details

[@longstreet2740]

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) had much praise for the simple values of rural America

[@jordan2735]

I moved to Iowa after my 2 buddies from the Marines convinced me to move here with them. Been here almost 5 years now and have a job that pays me 100k per year and I purchased my first house. That would be very hard to accomplish living in any of the coastal states.

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

Yes places can be had for 100k or so

[@jordan2735]

I moved from Washington state.

[@richardnelson3227]

@@jordan2735 the older I get, the better Iowa looks. Been visiting the Pacific northwest for 50 years. I use to think Portland and Seattle were the coolest places ever, but no more.

[@austinbevis4266]

@@richardnelson3227 those are dead cities now. Pretty hostile

[@chrisg966]

I turn 20 in 2 days. Moving alone to Iowa for a better life on the 26th. I wonder, what do you do for work and how does one get started?

[@michaelwhiting2583]

Dude you a a great story teller. I love listening to you talk about different places and you tell it like it is.

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Mike!

[@jillianwilliams1]

I love his transparency!!

[@andreasmorgan7390]

As an Iowan. Sad to be left out. My tribe is the only tribe in America to buy their land back from the government and be a sovereign government. Meskwaki proud, also the name Iowa comes from the Sac and fox War chief Kiowa.

[@ivana106102]

that's so interesting! hi from Croatia :)

[@harrypottersucks12]

@@ivana106102 yes a lot of people from Balkan Peninsula in northeast iowa ….

[@roberthach8778]

My ancestors immigrated to Iowa in 1852. They landed in New York and only had enough money to buy one small wagon and an ox. They all couldn't fit in the small wagon so they took turns who got to ride and who had to walk....all the way to Iowa. They settled initially in Tama county in which all their neighbors were Meskwaki Indians. They got along very well, where my family ancestors did blacksmithing work for any tribal members that needed it. Later on my great great grandfather moved to Cedar Rapids and opened a saloon. My family passed down these stories so we never would forget where we came from.

[@ceciliacorson1804]

This is something important and should be highlighted when I make my own documentary of Iowa. Thank you!

[@bmardon2112]

@@ivana106102 dobar dan Ivana

[@The_Remnant86]

Your channel is the perfect combination of dryish humor and accurate, concise information. I'm super fond of it.

[@cembal5024]

The first time I went to the US, I went to Des Moines Iowa. I went to the Iowa State Fair, visited the Bridges of Madison County. the Amana Colonies and the Dutch City. Was the time of my life. Love the Midwest :)

[@BOBBERTQUESTIONMARKS]

“The Dutch City” 🤣 Yeah

[@austinhall2158]

As a native born-and-raised Iowan, I want to say that I truly appreciate you visiting our state (over all others) during your fist trip to the US. Come back soon!

[@billofwrights7695]

@@BOBBERTQUESTIONMARKS Oh, *PELLA!*

[@KUBBI7488]

I moved to Iowa from California Sacramento 20 years ago! I love Iowa no regrets at all ! Peaceful life in Iowa!

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

I'm coming from Los Angeles, what parts of Iowa would you recommend??

[@KUBBI7488]

@@JackMeyHoffer562 r u retired ?

[@robertnunn1558]

I'm doing the same mid June. 25 years in Cali, retiring teacher. CR is where we're headed.

[@KUBBI7488]

@@robertnunn1558 cool ! Cr is good town as well

[@SamAIMS]

@@KUBBI7488 hows the cost of living there? hows the crime rate? is it too hot bcz of the humidity? im moving to the US from abroad for my higher education but dont know which state to move to bcz majority of the cost of living is too expensive and so is universities etc. they states that are cheap either have tornadoes etc or high crime rate or just too hot for me so what do you suggest?

[@jaykkvt]

As a native Iowan, i never believed that there could be over 3 million people living here until i drove on i80 between Des Moines and Davenport.

[@jaykkvt]

Also, i live directly east of ft dodge about 20 miles.

[@richardnelson3227]

Was this your 1st trip away from home???? Just kidding 😂

[@williamkrejca4641]

Yeah, and half of them are on that road, another 3/8 are on the road between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

[@dylanstingley]

90% of the population comes off 2 highways 😂

[@keithnichols7926]

I set out westward on I-80 from the quad cities, and the bumper-to-bumper truck and RV traffic was so slow that I went south to the first blacktop west and found a perfect road surface and no traffic, plus small towns for gas and food.

[@mathewperring]

I am from the UK and lived in Iowa for 15 years. It was a really nice place to live. Winter can be brutal and summers humid as hell but it miss it now I have left

[@isaiahcampbell488]

Sub arctic winters, sub tropical summers with occasional outdoor bands and/or a few minutes of tornado watching.

[@jawler_baller6866]

Just a few weeks ago. We had several tornadoes on one day, then the next day we had snow. You can’t even see predict the weather here. It just does what it wants to

[@DeliriumStargazer]

I'm from Europe and have wanted to learn more about each American state for a long time, and this summer I found your videos to binge. It's been a blast! I love the humour and how you make fun of everyone equally (but are genuinely informative at the same time). Great work, thank you!

[@NickJohnson]

Aww good I hope you learned a lot!

[@abuelita283]

Me too! :D

[@PsideTxdude03]

Moved to Iowa 3 years ago from Texas, I love it here, I love the winters , my job and the cost of living is reasonable, think I found my forever home

[@malcolmhendrix925]

Me and my wife are really considering moving to Iowa from Texas as well. We just had two kids during the pandemic and are looking for a less noisy place to settle down. Is it easy to find work?

[@jaypocalypse1392]

@@malcolmhendrix925 very much so

[@changedpace9169]

@@malcolmhendrix925 dubuque is a great town right on the Mississippi. Funny because I'm thinking of moving to Texas from Iowa to escape state taxes lol

[@antoniocadena9224]

plan to move there from California. hate it here

[@PsideTxdude03]

@@antoniocadena9224 once u get use to winter here it'll be cool

[@dmendez4741]

Iowa, where we don't even bother to take cover when tornado sirens go off, you can always tell the ppl not from here, they're freaking out

[@stephanieallen6406]

We go on the front porch and watch...when we see a tornado come close thats when we take cover😂

[@timcollum5015]

@Oldskol Acura Not true at all lol. The SW side gets the most. closest to the bubble that surrounds OK city

[@kaidskerlong9421]

well, I live here in Washington state and am fine...have better day today

[@peterthompson9027]

As soon as you here a train it's time to go in.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

I swear who needs cable anymore when you got quality awesome videos like this one on KZbin

[@NickJohnson]

Hugs and kisses

[@matty6848]

Does anyone watch cable anymore?! I don’t and I know many like me.

[@darkknight9803]

I've literally paused on "Dark Shadows" due to Nick's videos. I'm also planning to move to Maine based on my visit there last two weeks ago and through these videos.

[@everintransit4240]

I told a farmer that a tornado was coming and he said, "Great, tornadoes come with rain."

[@sandradinkel7646]

Really ?

[@sandradinkel7646]

You would think he would it be more worried about the tornado messing up all his stuff not the rain

[@crystalmichaud3716]

Depends on where his farm is located at in Iowa.

[@keithnichols7926]

Farmers are always looking for rain. Even their wives mention it to open conversations. A heavy rain or a hail storm at the right time or the wrong time can mean making or losing thousands of dollars. However, in April 2023, the nature of Iowa twisters should be more evident to this guy.

[@MasterTSayge]

I'm a Black dude, and I have to agree. I was a registered Democrat all my life and I realized people in the blue states are garbage and rude as hell. I thought being rude was normal behavior until I visited Texas, Georgia, Idaho, and Iowa and I LOVED the people there. People in red states are nice, kind, and most importantly Considerate of others. I've never seen this before. I grew up in the Washington DC area and I NEVER made a single friend at all, they accused me of being too nice! I hated it! I see why the Nice red states are afraid of the blue infections. If your states has to remain red in order to maintain your kind charm so be it. I left the democratic party years ago and now I'm a libertarian. Peace and stay kind!

[@toddjohnsoneveningnews8870]

And you profile pic is goku, you’re the fuggin man

[@dana8071]

Interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing. Peace be with you.

[@jeffb321]

This is the biggest fear for conservative states. The people who leave these liberal hellholes move to our well run conservative states and vote the same damn way they did back home. 😢

[@jefftaylor5462]

I love how you incorporate old-timey videos in all of the videos you post. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@woneymalian]

Nick, thank you so much for this Unboxing series, you covered all the states in a fun, entertaining and informative way, as a foreigner I learned a lot of everyday USA in those videos... wonderful job!

[@NickJohnson]

Great cool!!

[@amya.9088]

Yes there are lots of rural people in Iowa. And yes we are generally “nice”. We do wave at people when we drive through a neighborhood and strike up conversation with random people. It’s a great place to live and we do have lots of amenities, there’s a larger city just a drive away if needed. Lived here my whole life. I’ll never leave. And no… I’m not a farmer.

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Amy

[@amya.9088]

@Jim Lairy yep! My work trains a lot of people who are from Wisconsin. They are always confused by Kwik Stars because they have Kwik Trips. I remember when they changed their name in Iowa.

[@brianmatthews4149]

So nice to hear people still van communicate with each other still.

[@tanyanewman55]

Where do you live in Iowa

[@amya.9088]

@@tanyanewman55 Cedar Falls

[@GOTTshua]

I was really appreciative of the drivers who truly stopped at stop signs, and were considerate of passing traffic. Great sight-lines for motorcyclists. No one was on a rush on the country roads which were sparsely populated. Open road and open country.

[@normalisntcomingback.Jesusis]

Gets kinda crazy during planting and harvest season but still doesn't compare to the cities that's for sure 👍

[@micahboyum6032]

Yes, I lived there most my life, in Kentucky now, but definitely the drivers are much better there lol!

[@LEXII1._.]

I'm Iowan, what can I say? Cold winters, some tornados, I love it! It has been peaceful and the amusement park is awesome!

[@robm8746]

Iowa, the home of Slipknot.

[@OrangeSpaceMonkey81]

And Walter Eugene “Radar” O’Reilly ;)

[@termitesc.aardwolf3644]

Kinda sad that they're the only really notable rock band from Iowa.

[@paladin3116]

@@termitesc.aardwolf3644 theres notable things there?

[@ShinobiGambu]

And David Yost (A.K.A. Billy, The Mighty Morphin' Blue Ranger)

[@lukelyall5879]

I push my fingers into my eeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyeeeeeeesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eurodoc6343]

I was surprised how flat Iowa isn't. No mountains, but quite hilly.

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

And I when it's called "rolling hills."

[@davehughesfarm7983]

2/3rds of kansas is the same....she aint flat..

[@jcmhanel1]

I keep telling people, Iowa is not flat!” I am glad you were able to see that.

[@shaun8062]

I have lived in florida now for 20 years but I grew up in Iowa and the one thing I miss the most is the beautiful hills.

[@pmallenpl1890]

While I think you missed the mark on a few things about living in Iowa, for the most part, you hit the nail on the head with this one. Thanks Nick. Keep making great videos.

[@itselectra5578]

Your videos are so refreshing and helpful! Love them. As a healthcare provider moving to NE from FL and born in South America who knows NOTHING about the Midwest, learning about the geography of the neighboring states in such an organic way is great and helps me understand my patients and their background so much better! (And also the state I moved into! Lol) Thank you for this!

[@NickJohnson]

Glad to help!

[@NosTikGaming]

Nick this was a amazing video!! Thanks for giving a positive outlook on my home state. Also thanks for taking the time to talk to me about how boring my state is (just kidding, maybe not). Look forward to more videos in the future!! If anyone's ever in Iowa, remember we're nice so say hello!

[@NickJohnson]

Chris!! You rock!!!

[@NosTikGaming]

@@NickJohnson You too Nick! Keep making more good videos on America!!

[@justinmay5792]

We are not boring. Agreed!

[@Cole2OO5]

Proudly raised in Iowa and still appreciate all of the hard working farmers in my state. And if you like slipknot, you can thank us

[@jasonjordan6217]

No one likes slipknot. Lol

[@Cole2OO5]

@@jasonjordan6217 true lol

[@stevewalther2293]

Hard working farmers? They just own the land and hire people to drive the tractors and combines.....lol .

[@ericochoa4271]

Not a fan of slipknot there are way better bands.

[@Cole2OO5]

@@ericochoa4271 again, you don’t have too lol

[@tonyschmitz1997]

Being from extreme rural Nebraska and now living in SOuth Dakota with many friends and in-laws from IA we give them a lot of guff but honestly Iowa is the best of both worlds. Small town IA doesn’t seem to be depleting like their western neighbors. I attribute that to IA being in the sweet spot for ag industry especially farming. In NE and SD especially out west we don’t want to compromise range frowns for crop land cause then you lose valuable acres for beef production plus it’s so arris that it takes a lot of work to get a good yield.

[@bakmahon888]

I moved from Fresno, California to Storm Lake, Iowa in 1995 for work. Iowa is a great place to raise a family and making money.

[@jorgen1990]

Concidentially Fresno is also a flyover place. That’s where all the planes coming from the East fly above when heading to OAK, SFO, and SJC.

[@themoroseghost]

In Fresno now trying to get the hell outta here

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

As a resident of said down I agree. Great place to be

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

What work do you do

[@aegisreflector1239]

Yea thats all great but problem is..your living in iowa

[@debrarouse2794]

The people you interviewed "spot on"! Thanks, Nick!✌

[@darleneatkinson6730]

Hi Nick, love your Unboxing states, I and my 11 siblings grew up on farmland, but it was in North California state. I have great memories living on a farm from birth to 17 years of age My mom thought be good idea to move to a bigger city in 1970's I am way up in years these-day's, but I enjoy the younger generation uploading videos. Thank you, Nick, for all you do to edit upload share on KZbin give me something great to watch.

[@NickJohnson]

On Darlene! Did you live near Stockton?

[@qiwlz1182]

been waiting for this vid for a long time. My mom born and raised in Iowa city and ive been visiting since i was a baby. (I grew up in California) after I graduate from University of Iowa its possible that I move there. Its amazing.

[@jules2491]

I live in Camanche IA. We do not even have a stop light here. I love it. River life is so calming.

[@3400troost]

Been waiting so long for this one Nicky Boy!!!!! 😎 thank you!!!

[@erikdovahthewinddragonslay4757]

As someone who has lived in iowa his whole life, this video is painfully accurate

[@schuylergutting8169]

The only part I don’t agree with is the liberal eastern part. I grew up in south East and everyone seemed to be conservative

[@MuayThaiGuy93]

I'm just 5 mintues in and want to maybe move to Iowa is that a bad thing? hahaha

[@duckdeity9450]

@@MuayThaiGuy93we will welcome you if you move here, or even visit!

[@puesbien]

Unboxed is over. Appreciate all the time you put into these videos!

[@MasterMalrubius]

Well, ending on a high note. That was interesting and some really good interviews.

[@jeannieneuser5316]

As a native Iowan, I was offended in the first 30 seconds. No one here under the age of 70 dresses like that. Most people here aren't even into firearms. Those who are, more likely are toting a rifle for hunting. Nobody, and I mean nobody, here talks like that. We are known here for our UN-accented speech. Perhaps you have us confused with Arkansas or Kentucky. 🤔🤔 I couldn't quite stomach the idea of watching the rest of your little film. But, assuming you continued in the same manner, *thank*you* for doing your part!! I think Iowa is the best kept secret in the U.S. Many thanks to you and other narrow-minded folks who help to keep it that way. 👍👍

[@MirzaAhmed89]

Everyone thinks they don't have an accent, but they do.

[@divastar167]

I am also a proud Iowan (born and raised), and if you watch the whole video, I think his assessment was actually quite fare. And I appreciated his comedy.

[@terrytaylor5682]

I'm from Iowa too and your right

[@terrytaylor5682]

Midwesterns aren't backward Hicks either

[@terrytaylor5682]

@@MirzaAhmed89 everyone has accent even you

[@AlphabetSoupABC]

I lived in Orange City for a short while and I loved it. Quiet, slow paced, nice people. Nothing happens on Sunday so you can literally just relax for the whole day. And whenever I got tired of the quiet, it was easy to just drive up to Sioux Falls. Sure the area has its drawbacks, like the lack of trees and the constant smell of pesticides in the air. It's obviously not for everyone, but personally I've never felt more at home than in Iowa.

[@alvankarpas6245]

Lived in Orange City myself for four years. Zackly as you describe.

[@flickcentergaming680]

Orange City is a beautiful town.

[@kristam1240]

Okoboji!! 😎🙌⛵ This place is a hidden gem for seafarers. Fun fact for Mappy: Did you know the Spirit Lakes were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago during the ice age??

[@NickJohnson]

Mappy said yes he knew that BUT he lies about that crap a lot Krista

[@lupethomas9600]

I lived in New York, when I got married my husband is from Iowa.USA we moved here,in the beginning didn't like it,because is slow pace so far where I live,but now I love it, educacion is great,salaries,real state,groceries,Clinton Iowa is beautiful, walk in the morning or afternoon by the Mississippi River. Don't miss New York one bit.

[@georgiancrossroads]

Nick I've always thought that Iowa was the least distinctive state in the Union. There is nothing in particular that sets it apart from the states surrounding it. Which then makes it the most American state. And from what you've shown Iowa has much that is still very good about America.

[@sandrabarger1903]

Iowans are some of the most resilient people I know, and it's not just corn, corn and more corn. It's that we value other people. Sorry you missed the hard-working, honest and caring about your neighbors that makes up Iowa.

[@tahcria]

@@sandrabarger1903 Thank you! Those are some of the reasons why I have lived all of my 54 years here! Thanks again!

[@heldig5617]

Is it true that General American Accent resembles most to how Iowans talk? I get called for a few times that my accent is kinda bland.

[@jeffb321]

​@@heldig5617iowa is one of the few states with almost no accent. Southern Iowa starts to get that Missouri accent.

[@ducksauce505]

Nick you freaking rock, that intro was amazing! 🤣 thanks for all the legendary series!

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Alec

[@angelashank]

My husband and I are looking to move here within the next year so the info really helps!😀

[@TheStarchild41]

Iowa is the place where if you are broken down on the side of the road ppl will stop to help. I had a blow out on my tire passing through, a lady drove me to the nearest town, and a man gave me a tire and placed it on my car would not take any payment at all.

[@NickJohnson]

Nice

[@justinmay5792]

That is Iowa for you!

[@Dandy-lu5xf]

Very true. Never had to be on the side of the road for a long time

[@salimchowdury682]

I'm an Iowan Nick. Awesome video. Well done, accurate and comprehensive. Probably the best Iowa video in like forever. Great channel. Thank you again!

[@NickJohnson]

Forever!

[@darthvaldez999]

I was raised in Council Bluffs and now live in Omaha Nebraska that place will always be home thank you for this Iowa video♥️

[@NickJohnson]

Ok!

[@timothykeith1367]

One summer night I had a flat tire on I-80 near Council Bluffs. While I was changing the tire a man came out of nowhere and kind of scared me. If I didn't know better I'd think he came out of the corn field. He said his car broke down and he'd been walking. He said he worked for Warren Buffett in Omaha.

[@hermansteyn6053]

Nick,I like your cap. Well done on a very informative overview of the beautiful Iowa. I like what I see.

[@mumbies]

I've lived in Iowa my whole life and I've literally never once been to western Iowa except to drive through, never stopped in it once.

[@waffel7664]

Lmao, same here man. Been in iowa for 11 years yet I've only touched the northern and eastern parts

[@heldig5617]

Come and visit Sidney Iowa Rodeo this late July or early August, pal!!! It's quite a hog-killin' time event 👍.

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

West Iowa is the best Iowa.

[@waffel7664]

@@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824 not really, its got all the big really shitty dirty citys like Waterloo and Cedar Rapids edit: Thought he said eastern iowa, yeah western iowa is a lot nicer. lmao

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

@@waffel7664 Have you looked at a map? Waterloo and Cedar Rapids are in eastern Iowa. I grew up in Des Moines, live in eastern Iowa, and have relatives in western Iowa. I would much rather live in western Iowa.

[@jimjohnston6848]

I lived in Cedar Rapids for almost 2 years. It was one of the coolest adventures I have ever had. The people are friendly, there is always something to do, and a wide variety of restaurants. I would move back there in a heartbeat!

[@2KDUDE22]

How do you not have over a million subs. You produce good quality videos, long videos, and your commentary is some of the best and funniest on youtube.

[@Shazzyhtown]

Probably the insane KZbin algorithm. Wonder the same thing. 🤔

[@NickJohnson]

Write KZbin a letter Dan would ya 😉 ❤️

[@debrarouse2794]

Information, Nick! You did not capture the real, true Iowa! I am a retired travel agent and have been in the travel industry for 50 years. I was born and raised in Iowa. I traveled most of my adult life. I am now in Iowa and the way the "world is economically and the direction it's taking"...safest, most sane place to be! Just saying!🇺🇸🙏✌

[@RomansRule1234]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I love all your video's! They are very helpful for international student-athletes travelling to the states.

[@masterdrewanthony]

Loved this video series. One of the best watching experiences on KZbin, without a doubt. And to all those asking for an unboxing of Canada series, my family and my wife's family and most of our friends have been living in Canada since before it was known by that name. Allow me to summarize: Every corner of this country is either cursed with miserable weather, impossibly unaffordable, as exciting as a load of bread, or, perplexingly, all of the above. Picture USA but without the cultural or scientific output, and with fewer stunning landscapes. There's a reason why so many Canadians end up in USA. Sadly, the cost of living has been rising and the quality of life here has been plummeting steadily for the past 20 years or so. The only reason anyone moves to Canada anymore is to flee an even worse country. Count yourselves lucky, Americans. You've got it pretty good in comparison.

[@NickJohnson]

Amen to that but y'all are super neighbors

[@DJJablonsky]

You have to admit that canada has some wonderful natural scenery tho. (Maybe its just because i love the colder climates)

[@bs4real]

Thank you for your HONEST appraisal of that frosty hell!!!

[@PastelSkies-n3v]

"Double, no triple our troubles and we would still be better off than any other people on Earth." - Ronald Reagan 🇺🇲

[@virgillmouton]

You ain't right man, lol. Love your sense of humor. Secondly, I appreciate you showing us parts of America that don't get a lot of attention on major news sites. For the past 4 days I have watched many of your videos that have shown me a gritty visual experience of what I knew but only read about. Bravo.

[@francesahrens1578]

‘Boring’ is overused in this video😡. I was NEVER bored growing up and working there.I have always felt sorry for people who say they’re bored. People like them always strike me as being boring themselves - because their interests are so narrow!

[@jaycammom1]

I’ve lived all over the country but I am originally from Central Iowa, currently living in Sioux City.

[@nosas66]

Really enjoyed all the unboxed videos, sarcastically presented, great work. All the best from the UK.

[@NickJohnson]

I'm pulling for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 tomorrow

[@andream3568]

Sadly, Mulhollands has recently burned down. The town of Malvern suffered a great loss here. So nice to see it again in this video! I moved here in my young 20's (SW Iowa) to a town of 5500 from a small city in AZ of 25,000. I loved the idea of it, but quickly hated it because of the lack of things to do for young people. but yet here i am now, 25 years later, I still get frustrated that i cant get certain things or have fun activities with out an hour drive to Omaha. But i love only driving 2 miles to work, only filling up on gas every 2 weeks, and knowing who my nieghbors are.

[@NickJohnson]

Email me! NickJohnsonNC18@gmail

[@AprilsRedeemedAndSetFree]

Living in Iowa for the past 4 years in Western Iowa. Absolutely LOVE this state!! P. S... I'm 1 town away from the Children of the Corn 🌽movie area!! Rural and close to the city life.

[@NickJohnson]

That movie is whack

[@isaiahcampbell488]

It scared my niece to drive here the first time. My brother showed her that movie the week before they came to visit and they reached the farm area about sundown. She was freaked out...it was a good time. Lol

[@AprilsRedeemedAndSetFree]

@@NickJohnson true but I live by it now 😉

[@AprilsRedeemedAndSetFree]

@@isaiahcampbell488 that's funny! My girls know it's a movie spot but never watched it. I watched the movie in the 80s , never would have thought I'd live near where the movie was shot

[@cherishedheart5689]

This video made my day . Your comment and sweet smile melted my heart 💓

[@Lasertrac]

As a native Iowan who now lives in the Mountain West, I found this an informative video. Another interesting fact is Iowa has more golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the US.

[@jcmhanel1]

Born and raised Cedar Rapidian! I do get tired of the snow in the winter but I can travel to warmer areas and then come home. A post from my school friend who relocated to Texas years ago…. “According to Texas Parks and wildlife, there are 400,000 to 500,000 alligators living in the state of Texas alone.” That is why I live in Iowa!!!!!

[@jdudodilny]

Great video, thanks from Czech republic :)

[@rafaelalamilla5583]

Aside from all those Tight Ends that Uni. of Iowa puts out, Slipknot is Iowa's greatest export. Sad this is your last unboxing video, thanks for all your work on these!

[@Lifetalk849]

Casey's is actually way better than Slip Knot. Just saying.

[@sweetcheeks73]

We were also home to Kurt Warner, Annabeth Gish, author Nancy Price (Sleeping With the Enemy) & Robert Waller (Bridges of Madison County.) Ashton Kutcher was born & raised here & so was Jason Momoa. John Wayne was from Iowa. I could add more, but that's enough! We are friendly, we work hard, and we play hard as well.

[@noxcure]

@@Lifetalk849 how do you compare a gas station to a metal band lmao

[@Lifetalk849]

@@noxcure It's all about the overall experience...Which is more deeply satisfying: A hot fresh breakfast burrito plus a full tank of gas, or the sound of train wreck noises accompanied by screaming men sounds? It's kinda a no-brainer.

[@Abel-Alvarez]

@@Lifetalk849 Wrong, Slipknot Is the best musical act to ever grace Iowa 😴

[@sashaa6175]

Now part 2 for every UNBOXING video please 🙏

[@lorirobertson643]

I missed their names - but the 2 young men you interviewed last were amazing! What a goal to visit all those little towns. Good video & good interviews. The US may be all 'Unboxed' - now you can dip into your bag of tricks for more new & exciting chapters. How about small towns where famous people were born? Or how towns got their crazy names? (Toad Suck, Arkansas anyone?) You are SO creative! I'm confident that anything you put out will be informative, entertaining & totally worth the watch.

[@NickJohnson]

I'm sure I'll think of something Lori! Love ya and thanks for being a part of them!!

[@lorirobertson643]

@@NickJohnson You're most welcome. & thank you for allowing me! Love ya back! 🤗💜

[@jeremyTallen1]

I live in Illinois and we frequent Iowa alot to visit the museums, and national parks

[@Dark_sea110]

Thanks for all these videos Nick. You opened my eyes to alot of what's going on in other states and even shocked me with facts I wouldn't have known otherwise. Every state has something good and bad. But man.. how bad catches me off guard sometimes. It's so sad.

[@Sebman1113]

I myself am a Minnesotan who goes through Iowa often. Casey’s pizza tastes good.

[@pete9560]

Yesssssssiiirrrr

[@ThePlypose]

Casey's taco pizza

[@DogGuy19]

I just got offered a good, high paying job in central Iowa. I am considering it. This video is exactly what I was looking for. Well done & thank you

[@darisanshanger1616]

I am addicted to your sarcasm ... so stinking funny!

[@AllyssaButhmann]

You missed the best thing in Central Iowa, the National Balloon Classic, in Indianola. Indianola is about 10 miles south of Des Moines. It’s a Hot Air Balloon festival each year, that occurs the last weekend of July and first week of August.

[@craftpaint1644]

Well, New Mexico.

[@cherishedheart5689]

This video made my day . Your comment and sweet smile melted my heart allyssa💓

[@ColeTheCornstar]

You forgot soybeans! 😉

[@modernscholar02]

Hay Cole nice to see you here . I like the y drops

[@NickJohnson]

No I didn't

[@nikollatesla6635]

COLE THE CORNSTAAR

[@beforgiven9055]

And cattle yards.

[@MatthewNY94]

I currently live on Long Island, NY, but I'm thinking about moving to the midwest area. I looked at Des Moines, Nebraska, and various other places. Just looking for a cheaper and simpler lifestyle.

[@thegoodlydragon7452]

I can't speak from experience, but his video on Nebraska made it seem like Lincoln and Omaha (except the ghetto north part) seem like cool places with sort of the best of both worlds. I'm from Massachusetts where we love to toot our own horns about the supposed quality of our education (which is mostly anti-white ideology rather than actual math, science, and objectively taught history anyway), but look at Worcester MA: our roads look like fuckin' Afghanistan, there's litter everywhere with weeds poking out and rusty fire hydrants and crap, with aggressive low IQ people ready to kick your head in if you accidently step on their foot, or who would run you down with their cars and/or bikes rather than turn slightly. Nick's videos on Lincoln, Omaha, and Boise while filming showed beautifully maintained, trash free streets, less crowding, and people who seem like they don't want to bother anyone and don't need to prove their dick sizes to the world.

[@MatthewNY94]

@@thegoodlydragon7452 I haven't watched any other of his unboxing videos but I'll check them out. I've heard mixed things about Omaha (mainly about the gangs) but I'm open minded if it has a lot to offer as well.

[@josephsmith590]

Personally I live an hour from des moines, prefer it that way, I can drive to des moines if needed or wanted. But away from the capitol. Depends on what you're looking for, jobs are quite abundant, which is also part of why unemployment is so low in South Central Iowa

[@elchinoxl3034]

Des Moines is big, but there something about it that sucks. Iowa city is way better. You should look into that area of Iowa.

[@SunniMerlot]

Des Moines for sure

[@georgiareload6599]

I prefer the Kum & Go over Casey's because 2.49 Flex Fuel. Wish Casey's had the E85 pumps. Ankeny, Iowa has a new area called Prairie Trail and it's a Boom town! Love it here!

[@terrymurray2164]

Yes Iowans are nice people in General... Im not an Iowa native.. my family moved here from California when I was 3 years old and I've lived here basically my whole life ever since... 30+ years now I've lived in Iowa.. being raised in Iowa and growing up in Iowa certainly has been an interesting life experience... There's never seems to be a boring or dull moment living in Iowa... Iowans know how to stick together through terrible times and we help each other out even if you're a complete stranger in times of need... Iowa tough, Iowa strong... When times get tough IOWANS remain strong and resilient fighting Natural disasters together and cleaning up after them together and seems to bring Iowans closer together... Here's just a few natural disasters that brought IOWANS closer together since I've lived here in Iowa, Flood of 1993 , Iowa derachio 1998, flood of 2008, flood of 2017 and the most recent one Iowa derachio 2020.... IOWA just like every state does have it's ups and downs but Iowa all ways finds a way to bounce back rather quickly and faster than any other state in America with recovery efforts after a natural disaster happens or occurres

[@isaiahcampbell488]

I joke with people that our lack of fear for personal harm is actually a cultural thing... watching tornadoes and the like. Lol. But yeah people from other places think it's a joke until they see people watching funnel clouds off of their balconies.

[@ScottGlisson74]

This series was brilliant and me and my wife just found them. Funny as hell. Awesome job.

[@NewHaven203]

Can’t wait for the territories Nick! Please do Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷👍

[@GaryPClark]

Born in Iowa, left at 18, no job for a short skinny kid. Visited it all my life, sometimes a half dozen times a year. I believe I have driven every national and state numbered highway in the state, many, many rural farm to market blacktops and thousands of gravel roads and dirt roads as well as a pasture or two... maybe a lot more than that when I was younger. Fair treatment of Iowa, sad to see the drugs and gangs, good to see people who really work hard and love the state.

[@philliproscher5817]

Great series! Appreciate the time and effort.

[@NickJohnson]

There will be another one don't worry :)

[@chriswalls5831]

This state was on my list of places

[@mariacherrington61920]

I love farms n farmers, without them none of us could eat.

[@rachelhart.2386]

I live in Davenport ❤ Çaseys breakfast pizza is amazing❤

[@richardsveum8452]

Come to Iowa if you know how to work and don’t have a chip on your shoulder. It doesn’t matter what color you are as long as you are friendly and don’t mind rural living. I have never known better people more willing to lend a hand to a neighbor in trouble.

[@GManGucci]

I have lived in Des Moines Iowa my whole life and l love it here! The cost of living isn't really high like in other states we have all four seasons and in my opinion the best state fair in the country along with Minnesota's!

[@stevewalther2293]

I plan on moving there from Florida....yes Florida is that bad.

[@allyy5678]

Des Moines is the only decent part of iowa

[@ppicaso1458]

Living in Illinois, but might consider making a move there. Been checking the job opportunities in my field and it's in abundance.

[@sashaa6175]

Maybe a "Revisited" series on all the states about all the stuff you didn't have time to talk about

[@009-u1h]

Yes. And maybe he can incorporate footage of him in each area of that state

[@km6610]

i like the interviews

[@DreamFact0ry24]

Bro, I've seen your video like 10 times and it's not because of Iowa, which is so boring, it's because of your songs! I laugh every time I hear them. Thank you for your work, you make a lot of people happy. Sure, as long as they're not from Iowa.

[@UCbTfyv8QXhR_xU4FycU4nwg]

This is the Final State for your Unboxing State Videos.

[@PenSteel-ih8qr]

As an Ioweegen , I can tell you that farming really barely pays the bills like most farmers we all have a side hustle to actually survive!!! You are correct the towns keep get smaller and smaller!!!

[@josephsmith590]

Forgot to mention that iowa is top in eggs as well. Also musco sports lighting is based in Iowa. And several areas have a pretty big cultural background, pella of course is Dutch but we also had German and Irish lol

[@nathan453]

The Amanda colonies is very German oriented.

[@Surferdude965]

I remember going on field trips to the amana colonies. Musco is out of muscatine

[@josephsmith590]

@@Surferdude965 muscos factory is, corporate is in Oskaloosa, the Amana colonies are pretty awesome.

[@justinmay5792]

Also tops in soybeans and ethanol. Third biggest beef cattle state.

[@longstreet2740]

37:40 Living most of my life in DC area, I've met many young people, though reluctant to admit, do yearn for the more simple life of rural America. I spent summers ( 1970s ) on my Mom's Family farm near Ft Dodge . I loved the rural culture

[@redskinjim]

I was born in Idaho now living in California to broke to escape

[@Kev1234-d4j]

Watching from Iowa!

[@countrycitymedia]

Congrats Nick on unboxing ALL 50 STATES!!! It's been a fun journey! God bless you brother!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey you were part of it Craig

[@countrycitymedia]

@@NickJohnson Yes, yes I was. And it was quite an honor. You were a part of our move to the Midwest. When we started thinking about moving and went on KZbin and tried to watch as much stuff as I could about the areas we were considering and I think that might have been when I first found your channel. You really do a great service to people who are thinking about relocating as you cover so many areas of the country and sometimes it's just hard to find any decent information out there! Anyway thanks again for everything and I'm hoping to collaborate with you one of these days on our new Midwest themed channel coming soon!!!

[@CarnivoreNana]

Casey's first store was built in Des Moines. And I moved to Newton last year feom southern Missouri.

[@Michele_Ferguson]

I was born in St. Joe, MO. Moved to Newton when I was a child. Do you like it here?

[@CarnivoreNana]

@@Michele_Ferguson I moved here Sept 2020 to help my autistic granddaughter during covid. It's ok. Moved from Springfield, MO.

[@melindajorgensen5662]

This was so helpful and the interview with the sweet lady at the end was so sweet you could just tell her heart hurt for pinebluff.

[@Autismteenandfam]

Thank you for the information for someone that wants to move to Iowa and buy a home. I like boring and quiet.

[@NickJohnson]

Good! ❤️

[@brianyerger583]

Of all the unboxing States videos you have done this is absolutely the funniest. I found so many parts of your video here to absolutely hysterical 😂😂😂. It's like a comedy show.

[@michelecaron]

Great job Nick….you have to create a new series. We would miss you. 🥰

[@NickJohnson]

I will for sure I'm not going anywhere don't worry you can still catch me three days a week Michele ❤️❤️

[@CarolStJohn-oz3oc]

Methnecks. You literally made me laugh out loud Nick. Love your channel!

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

I didn't know farmers are suicidal. I thought they're happy living out there away from crime and high rent. You don't hear of Farmers being suicidal in the news.

[@andycockrum1212]

Anywhere people live in isolation, there will be a higher suicide rate

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@andycockrum1212 what a shame. Someone needs to bring some prostitutes up there ....It helps me 💃💃❤❤❤❤

[@timothykeith1367]

More young people don't want to continue in farming because unless you inherit a farm, its extremely costly to become established as a farmer and you probably need a good playing job outside the farm until you can become established. A farmer is a business person with no control over the price of the commodities that they produce, or the weather. And its a lot of work so you need an extended family to help with the work.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@timothykeith1367 Geez I would sell the farm

[@timothykeith1367]

@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 If farmers make it to their 50s they have substantial equity - which is a real freedom to be your own boss. But to inherit a farm they might need to be in their 50s as the older generation needs to retire first - with better medical care older farmers are working more years. So, a younger person might work part time on the farm to help their parents, then work in town as maybe an engineer. Now, finally at say say age 48, they become a farmer fulltime as the place passes to them. A younger farmer will rent the land from someone else. As a rule, if they can buy land for less than they can rent, then they will purchase it. The low interest rates in recent years helped, but land can cost $12,000 an acre and they would need maybe 1,000 acres, with 2 or 3 thousand much better. So, the best hope is to inherit a multigeneration farm, maybe 4, 5 or 6 generations. But, farmers usually don't have just one heir, so the land often is broken up from an estate sale. In the 19th century in some European societies the oldest son would inherit the whole shebang and the other heirs would get almost nothing. Keeping a farm together and growing its acreage for five generations is not common. Having acquired a mostly debt free farm from inheritance is the best way to get into farming. They are not making anymore land, even billionaires such as Bill Gates have been buying farm land because everyone knows its a limited commodity in a world that needs more food. The long term outlook for wealth invested in rural land is very positive. Many family farmers are relatively small because the farmer and his wife both have fulltime jobs. They don't want to expand, they don't want to own the latest technology and equipment. But they enjoy the security of owning a decent sized place of their own where they can drive motorcycles and off road Jeeps, hunt and enjoy the familiar surroundings for a lifetime. Its a powerful impulse that fewer Americans can enjoy in 2021, fewer another decade from now.