Iowa Geography
Where does the world's largest popcorn ball reside?
Sac City
What was the name of the angel that visited Mary to tell her she would be delivering God's son?
St. Gabriel
Iowa radio announcer, Gary Dolphin, was suspended in 2019 for calling a Maryland basketball player this fictional character.
King Kong
Who is Rachel's favorite NFL player?
Saquon Barkley
Iowa is #1 in the nation in production of all of these except one. Which one?
Corn
Soybeans
Pigs
Ethanol
Eggs
Biodiesel
Soybeans
What is the largest lake in Iowa?
Lake Red Rock
What gifts did the 3 wisemen bring to Jesus at his birth? You must spell 2/3 of them correctly.
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
What Iowa State Player broke his foot in the opening round of the 2014 NCAA tournament, later ending the team's run in the Sweet Sixteen and being considered the biggest "what if" year in Iowa State history?
Georges Niang
What is Will's job title?
Credit Analyst
Where on a cow does brisket come from?
The chest or breast area.
Name the 10 largest cities in Iowa. A city's suburbs are considered a part of that city. If it touches it is a suburb. For example: Ankeny is considered a part of Des Moines.
1. Des Moines
2. Cedar Rapids
3. Davenport
4. Sioux City
5. Iowa City
6. Ames
7. Waterloo/Cedar Falls
8. Council Bluffs
9. Dubuque
10. Marshalltown
There are 7 sacraments. Name them. (If not all named then most named wins)
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Eucharist (Communion)
4. Confession (Reconciliation)
5. Anointing of the sick
6. Holy Orders
7. Marriage
Since 2010 Iowa State has lost to one school twice in the NCAA tournament. What team is this? Hint: One of the losses was a buzzer beater.
Ohio State
Will and Rachel have 2 dogs that both are part ________. What breed is this? Bonus points if you can name either dog.
German Shepherd.
Bear and Theo.
What state grows the most pears?
Washington
What town does Iowa's oldest restaurant reside?
Balltown
How many diocese are in Iowa? Tiebreaker goes to who can name more of them.
4
Iowa last made the Sweet Sixteen in 1999 which was coach Tom Davis' last year. How many NCAA tournaments has Iowa made since 1999? Closest number wins.
10
What is Rachel's only tattoo of?
Pineapple
The cotton gin was invented by who?
Eli Whitney
Iowa is comprised of 99 counties. All are very similar sized except for one which is double the size and prevents Iowa from having 100 counties. What is the name of this one double sized county?
Kossuth County
What does INRI mean on the crucifix?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
What legendary Iowa State basketball coach got caught partying with college kids at away games and was later fired?
Larry Eustachy
Moneyball, This is the End, Crazy Stupid Love, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight are all in Will's top 5 movies of all time. Put them in order from favorite to least.
1. The Dark Knight
2. This is the End
3. Moneyball
4. Interstellar
5. Crazy Stupid Love
What was the invention that made the man, John Deere, famous?
Self-scouring steel plow