| Coloradoan says... | Iowan hears... |
| Denver | Des Moines |
| Boulder/University of Colorado | Iowa City/University of Iowa |
| Ames/Iowa State University | Fort Collins/Colorado State University |
| Durango | Decorah |
| Skiing | Wrestling |
| Olathe Sweet Corn | Any sweet corn you can buy at a street corner from a couple of kids in the back of a pickup |
| The Post | The Register |
| The Gazette | The Courier |
| "I spent a winter as a ski bum in Leadville." | "I spent a summer as a detasseler in Osage." |
| Denver Broncos Football | Aplington-Parkersburg Football (based on fan loyalty and news coverage) |
| Pueblo Chile Frijoles Fest | Ackley Sauerkraut Days |
| Mt. Elbert | Hawkeye Hill |
| Castle Rock | Story City |
| Park Meadows | Jordan Creek |
| Vail | Okoboji |
| Royal Gorge Bridge | Kate Shelley Bridge |
| John Elway | Dan Gable |
| Pueblo | Fort Dodge |
| Alfred Packer | Cardiff Giant |
| Colorado Springs | Cedar Rapids |
| Red Coats | Ski Patrol (not the British army) |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison | Ledges |
| 1040 | 850 |
| Cherry Creek High School | Valley High School |
| mine tailings | confinement lagoons |
| Taos | The Dells |
| Moab | Branson |
| Blackhawk/Central City | Tama/Toledo |
| Canon City | Anamosa |
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Iowa-to-Colorado Translation Guide
It's not difficult to find Iowans in Colorado. We're everywhere. Even more, I'm sure more Iowans are getting ready to move to Colorado right now. As an Iowan-turned-Coloradoan myself, I thought I should provide this translation guide.
I'm certainly open to comments, additions, and revisions!
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