# Question for you Iowans

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** music\
**Created:** [July 7, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-iowans/1031489 "2026-07-07T15:42:41Z")\
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How do you feel about the song “Iowa Stubborn” from _The Music Man_? This song states that Iowans are stubborn, cold, and unwelcoming to the outsider.

Do you think it’s a slur on your state or do you agree with the lyrics?

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