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.
Coloradoan says...
| Iowan hears...
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Denver
| Des Moines
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Boulder/University of Colorado
| Iowa City/University of Iowa
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Ames/Iowa State University
| Fort Collins/Colorado State University
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Durango
| Decorah
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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
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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
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Park Meadows
| Jordan Creek
|
Vail
| Okoboji
|
Royal Gorge Bridge
| Kate Shelley Bridge
|
John Elway
| Dan Gable
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Pueblo
| Fort Dodge
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Alfred Packer
| Cardiff Giant
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Colorado Springs
| Cedar Rapids
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Red Coats
| Ski Patrol (not the British army)
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
| Ledges
|
1040
| 850
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Cherry Creek High School
| Valley High School
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mine tailings
| confinement lagoons
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Taos
| The Dells
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Moab
| Branson
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Blackhawk/Central City
| Tama/Toledo
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Canon City
| Anamosa
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I'm certainly open to comments, additions, and revisions!