Hence the winky face. I know there are ways to create relationships, but my tongue in cheek comment was about actively recruiting a freshman.
I have heard similar to this, but it is mainly because they haven't gotten much interest from any Iowa school, which aside from Iowa, is kind of surprising.
From what I've heard, UNI is out, doesn't mind it but just.out. not huge fans of KJ and Iowa is a definite no. UNI would have the best chance.