A View from the Hill”…Are You From Iowa” Bingo

Published 6:39 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026

While screening Facebook one day I saw this “Are You From Iowa” bingo card. Out of the 24 squares on the card (minus the free space), I wanted to see how many I could mark off. Let’s play bingo!
-You’ve eaten a pork tenderloin: Yes, I’ve had a tenderloin at the Hawkeye.
You love Iowa corn: Yes, being in a farming family, we love Iowa corn.
You’ve been to the Iowa State Fair: Yes, we just went in August.
You’ve driven on I-80: Daniel is from Atlantic so we drove I-80 a lot.
You’ve seen a cornfield as far as you can see: Yes, one of my favorite views is looking west from the top of the Mount Hope Cemetery hill.
You’ve seen a tractor on the road: Yes, of course. It is harvest time.
You’ve eaten Casey’s pizza: Yes, we order Casey’s pizza almost every Saturday night.
You’ve been to Adventureland: Yes, a number of times including middle school band trips.
You’ve been to Des Moines: Yes, I went to college in Des Moines (Grand View).
You’ve eaten sweet corn in the summer: Yes, I can’t wait to eat it every summer.
You’ve been to the Loess Hills: Yes, we live in the Loess Hills. Daniel and I got engaged at Preparation Canyon lookout.
You’ve watched an Iowa Hawkeye game: Yes, of course. We try to watch every game.
You’ve eaten a loose meat sandwich: Yes, it is on all school lunch menus.
You know what a ‘Grown in Iowa’ sign looks like: Yes
You’ve been to a small town fair: Yes, I love all our small town celebrations and the county fair.
You’ve seen a wind turbine in real life: Yes, they are hard to miss on Highway 20.
You’ve gone fishing at an Iowa lake: Yes, I remember fishing with my Grandpa Jake when I was little at Black Hawk Lake.
You’ve had a Maid-Rite: Yes, it was Mr. Benson’s tradition to stop at Maid-Rite in Marshalltown on the way to watch the State Volleyball tournament.
You’ve experienced all four season in one week: Yes, back in February, Donna and I golfed on Tuesday and by Friday there was no school due to the snow.
You’ve watched a sunset over an Iowa cornfield: Yes, I love riding in the tractor at harvest and watch the sunset.
You’ve called Iowa home: Yes, Iowa is a great place to live.
My only blank squares were:
You’ve visited Pella and seen the tulips: No, I have been to Pella but no at tulip time.
You’ve visited the Field of Dream: No, but I would love to.
You’ve seen a covered bridge: No, but I would love to take a trip to Madison County.
How many squares can you mark off the bingo card?