I've ridden across Iowa three times... on a bicycle.
For those not familiar, there is a ride every year called RAGBRAI that starts at the western border of the Missouri River and ends at the Mississippi River seven days later. I rode as part of the USAF Cycling Team and always had a great time.
Those folks in Iowa know how to eat. I hope Mr. Porkchop has a place at the rally, you don't know what you are missing until you have a pork chop on a stick.