When people in Iowa turn on the news and hear about a recession on the horizon, they probably laugh. They know it won't affect them. Unemployment here has been the lowest in the USA since 2008, and it didn't even shoot up during the housing crisis.
It's a good job so many people in the state work, because it means they can buy cars. Riding a bike can be a lethal hobby in Iowa - five of the most dangerous cities in the country for bike accidents are within its borders.