Agreed. I've lived in a lot of places and have found that once I exited the post college party phase my life has been virtually the same regardless of where I've lived, and I've been happy to exist in all of them. Some places had more amenities, but but it didn't matter much as I can access any of things while on vacation, or a short weekend drive from CR.I’ve always said Iowa is a great place to raise your family due to the cheaper cost of living and slow pace of life. But on the other hand it is bottom 5 for things to do for a state. Iowa is home and if I want to do something fun I go on vacation