Iowa Dumb Laws

Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes.

A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.

One-armed piano players must perform for free.

Dubuque: Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building.

Fort Madison: The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.

Indianola: The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned.

Marshalltown: Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants

Ottumwa: “It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is unaquainted.”