From farmer Barbie to Caitlin Clark, these Halloween costumes are perfect for Iowans

Non-Iowans, if you get it, you get it. If you don’t, you don’t. But folks living in Iowa will know that these Halloween costume ideas pay homage to the state in playful ways. Here's an idea for every member of your family, including the ones with four legs.

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Looking for a Halloween costume that all ages will love? Go as Caitlin Clark

The Iowa women's basketball superstar captivated the nation when the Hawkeyes won five games in the NCAA Tournament earlier this year as she set, and broke, multiple records during her 2022-2023 season. Get her jersey, or make your own by painting a large #22 on a shirt, and dribble a basketball around. Bonus points if your hair is long enough for a ponytail.

Need ideas for Halloween costumes for couples? Go as Barbie and Ken with an Iowa twist

“Barbie” was all the buzz this summer. The Greta Gerwig movie, which starred Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, dominated the box office and made more than $1 billion in global ticket sales just after showing for three weekends in theaters. Expect to see a lot of Barbies and Kens stiffly walking around town. So, stand out by going as farmer Barbie or farmer Ken, clad in pink overalls and pink cowboy boots.

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Two horror costumes this Halloween for those looking to give some good scares: Banned books and an ax murderer.

Want to go as something scary this year? Go as a banned book. A law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this year has prompted the removal of hundreds of books from school libraries in Iowa that contain depictions or descriptions of sex acts. You'll have plenty of options to choose from, including "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky, John Green's "Looking for Alaska" and books from bestselling fantasy author Sarah J. Maas.

Skip the classic chainsaw-and-a-mask and wield an ax instead, a nod to the unsolved Villisca ax murders from 1912 in the southwest Iowa town. Just be certain not to swing the ax around while people are near.

Do you have a beard? Go as Jason Momoa for a quick Halloween costume.

You don't actually need to have a beard for this one. Some fake hair on your chin paired with a brown, shoulder-length wavy wig should work just fine to get you looking like the Hollywood star from Norwalk. Be sure to take a photo outside Waveland Cafe, 4708 University Ave. in Des Moines, where he dined on Oct. 15 and in 2022 during his visits to Iowa. Throw on some "Aquaman" or "Game of Thrones" merch to really drive it home.

Easy Halloween costumes for kids and teens this year: A tornado and an Iowa State Fair Queen.

Yes, tornado costumes do exist and are available to purchase online, including on Amazon.com. It’s also one that can easily be a fun DIY project as you construct the funnel shape and attach some leaves, debris or even miniature toy cars to better capture what the costume is.

To become an Iowa State Fair Queen, use this Halloween to dress in the beautiful gown that's in the back of your closet, or hit the thrift stores to find one in a pinch. All you need is a fancy dress, a tiara and sash for a costume not so different than a prom queen or a princess.

Get your pets involved. Here's a Halloween costume for your dogs (and cats)

Your fur babies need a costume as well. Why not dress them as pig? It's Iowa, after all. A pink snout, ears and a curly tail should do the trick for your pet. Find the perfect pig costume online, including on Amazon.com and Chewy.com. Both websites advertise pig costumes for dogs and cats in small, medium and large sizes.

Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at PBarraza@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

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