It might just be considered a fly-over state for most, but for us, it's the greatest state in America. The people will always be friendlier, the food will always be better, and no one else will ever understand because they aren't from Iowa. There's little things that you appreciate that no one else will get. Nothing beats Iowa.

1. You appreciate a good sunset.

You know a good sunset when you see one. There's nothing like looking out your window in the summer and seeing the beautiful rainbow of light over the horizon.

2. You're a pro at the two-finger wave.

You may not know who it is you're waving to, but you're friendly enough to give a slight acknowledgement of their presence.

3. College football is your NFL.

Who needs the NFL when you bleed the colors of your favorite college team? You live for the tailgates and parades with the people that love the same school that you do.

4. Seeing a tractor on the highway as a challenge.

Don't forget about that two-finger wave as you're speeding past.

5. You race...everything.

4-wheelers, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, go karts, on foot -- anything.

6. You've had every corn dish imaginable.

Creamed, casserole, on the cob, salad, cornbread, chowder, salsa, fritters, salad. It's basically the Bubba Gump of corn.

7. It's "Pop." It always will be.

"Soda" is a foreign language. Everyone else is wrong.

8. Going on "vacation" was just a trip to Adventureland.

You were a pro at tackling The Dragon immediately followed by The Silly Silo.

9. RAGBRAI is like the Olympics.

Seeing thousands of bike riders dip their tires in the Mississippi River is like feeling pride for your country winning a gold medal.

10. You've taken a picture with the butter cow at the state fair.

So. Much. Butter.

11. No matter what, you'll always love Iowa.

You'll always miss the small towns, fried food, and friendly people. It's not much, but you'll always call it home.