Tell your friend(s) who are heading from TX to IA that they really have to dress for unbelievable cold. Not a chilly cold, but a biting, brutal cold. I lived in NY and IL, but was not prepared for IA. I’d bet they don’t even sell IA-ready winter gear in TX. They may have to look at buying when they get there. But they must be prepared.
Yes, Iowa is terrible cold in Winter but the people are very warm. Especially in the small towns. Rick will resonate well there.