Comments on: A little corny

By: Di

Di — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:37:07 +0000

WV? I know someone in Richmond. Sorry, I couldn’t resist… those rather ignorant statements I’ve heard over the years. Nice to have discovered your blog. We are in OR, hubby originally from Michigan (farm boy)and me ‘wild and wonderful’. Feel better.
.-= Di´s last blog ..What A Kick =-.

By: farm mom

farm mom — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:38:59 +0000

Sorry you’ve been under the weather! What a crappy time of the year to have a cold. I can tell you STILL haven’t read Omnivores Dilemma…all that corn would have scared you silly!
.-= farm mom´s last blog ..Berry Days =-.

By: Odie

Odie — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:31:07 +0000

The capitol grounds have many historical markers and statues (I think maybe even a bell!), and you can get tours of the capitol building, sometimes even go up to the top of the dome. There are some great bars and restaurants in that area as well (many with live music, especially Blues or Jazz). There’s an art museum, a science center and a historical museum, all in the downtown area. The pictures also show the Simon Estes amphitheater, which hosts outdoor concerts in the summer. I think the balloons you saw were part of the national balloon classic, held in Indianola every year (I think it’s about a week long). There is a triple A baseball team, an arena football team, Junior A hockey team, and semi-pro basketball team in Des Moines. There is also a place called ‘Living History Farm’ which shows farm life as it was back in the 1700′s & 1800′s. The must not miss event is the Iowa State Fair, which happens for 10 days every August (this year it runs from the 13th to the 23rd). Many more things to see and do in Iowa. If you’re interested in more information, drop me an email.

By: warren

warren — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:19:15 +0000

Loretta – my only impression was Theresa’s also. It really is a nice place.

Natalie – I will be going back sometime also. I think Des Moines itself has a lot to see…

Chiot’s Run – It was painful traveling anywhere as a kid for me. It’s only slightly better now!

YD & Kris – my first time too…

Caprilis – look at the picture of city hall. I spotted it and that’s why I walked towards it!

Odie – I don’t even know what to ask! I would like to roam around Des Moines some more. I guess I would like to know all of the “must see” things in Des Moines…and nearby.

Emily – ugh…winter…

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:24:52 +0000

It looks like such a pretty place. I prefer my mountains though. I wonder how the winters are?

By: Odie

Odie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:07:44 +0000

I’m a lifelong Iowa dweller, currently living amongst the cornfields about an hour north of Des Moines. What would you like to know?

By: Kris Bair

Kris Bair — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:25:30 +0000

Nice pictures – never been there.
Kris
.-= Kris Bair´s last blog ..Thank you =-.

By: Caprilis

Caprilis — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:03:34 +0000

What, you didn't find a bell to lick???!!! .-= Caprilis´s last blog ..The Wagner DeckMate Review =-.

By: YDavis

YDavis — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:43:37 +0000

I have never been. .-= YDavis´s last blog ..Cheesecake and Swimming Dog =-.

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:01:44 +0000

I always remember I hated to drive through Iowa as a kid – corn, corn, corn and more corn (and not a bathroom to be found hardly) – boring.
I’d probably like it more now that I’m old and I appreciate green things.
.-= Chiot’s Run´s last blog ..Free Pollinator Plant Guide =-.