Questions about Des Moines

[Meemur]

Originally Posted by fezzador

Again, Des Moines, while clean, prosperous, and growing at a more-than-respectable rate, gets the bulk of its growth from the rest of the state and a few neighboring states. It simply doesn't get a lot of folks from California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, etc.

I agree with CA and GA, but you might be surprised at the westward movement from OH and W. PA due to the economy. In the past, they might've ended up around Chicago, but taxes in IL in general are sky high.

When we get Tim Horton's and Meijer, I'll know the moving has begun in earnest. (-:

[fezzador]

Originally Posted by Meemur

I agree with CA and GA, but you might be surprised at the westward movement from OH and W. PA due to the economy. In the past, they might've ended up around Chicago, but taxes in IL in general are sky high.

When we get Tim Horton's and Meijer, I'll know the moving has begun in earnest. (-:

If it weren't for Hy-Vee, we would be looking at Kroger too.

Isn't Tim Horton's still primarily in Canada? I think there's a handful in places like Michigan, but as far as I know there's still not a lot in the US.

[Meemur]

Originally Posted by fezzador

If it weren't for Hy-Vee, we would be looking at Kroger too.

Isn't Tim Horton's still primarily in Canada? I think there's a handful in places like Michigan, but as far as I know there's still not a lot in the US.

They've partnered with Wendy's and frequently share a building. They were all over Ohio. I miss their coffee, oatmeal, and muffins.

There's now a Price Chopper here - they went into a lot of the vacant Dahl's stores. It sort of takes the place of Kroger, but not really.

[mississippijay238]

If the mods want to close this thread, they're welcome to it. I've gotten the info I need. Thanks to all of you who answered my questions.

[ElleTea]

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