Des Moines? (Marion: crime, movies, college)

[Pearlbob]

I don't think anyone on here is stating Des Moines is a "super huge city with millions of people." I think the point (at least mine) is that for a city that ISN'T a super huge city, there is still a lot to do there for all age ranges. Okay, age ranges over 18.

This is no offense, but honestly...I "hated" my town in high school too. It "sucked" and was "boring" and there was "nothing to do." Looking back, those ideas were just a part of being a teen. Wait until you get older, and then see how you feel about DSM.

And while there are of course tons of farmland in Iowa, there are also some cities where you wouldn't have the foggiest idea that you're within 30 miles of a farm. DSM, Iowa City, etc.

If the parents can promise some whiskey for the Dr. Pepper, I will make an appearance at the house too.

Just friendly ribbing.

[metro223]

Originally Posted by JoeisSweet

The ignorance of some of the people here is scary, I know three people that have only left Iowa once or twice in their whole life! Isn't that embarrassing, they have never even been to a big cool city like Chicago or even near by Kansas City!

Why don't people understand Iowa isn't alone in this? JOE - do you not realize there are hundreds of poor teens and children in those "cool, big cities" who haven't even left the city their entire life? (This is possible in Des Moines too) They've just lived in their sh*tty neighborhood all their life and it's all they knew.

Ignorance can go both ways - it's not just people in rural areas. And 3 people isn't that many, certainly not enough to judge the entire state by. When I was in high school in Cedar Falls - about 70% of the student body left the state or country for spring break every year ... and that's just little middle class Cedar Falls - town of 36,000.... so I really doubt teens in Des Moines' suburbs are really as sheltered as you are painting the picture to be.

[kite eating tree]

Originally Posted by metro223

Why don't people understand Iowa isn't alone in this? JOE - do you not realize there are hundreds of poor teens and children in those "cool, big cities" who haven't even left the city their entire life? (This is possible in Des Moines too) They've just lived in their sh*tty neighborhood all their life and it's all they knew.

Agreed. I know people in New York that think their neighborhood is the world. They have never been more than ten blocks from where they live, but because it's NEW YORK they must really be awesome worldly people and they therefore have no desire to experience anything else. It's terrible.

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Originally Posted by JoeisSweet

Des Moines in my opinion is one of the worst cities in the mid-west. It is so unsophisticated and bland, it has no personality. I live here sadly and as soon as I graduate from high school I am getting out of hear and never looking back. I really don't understand, unless you love the farm life (which some people do), why anyone would honestly ever want to live here. There are so many better places in the mid-west to go to where stuff actually happens, Des Moines is not a cool place to live.

I live in Omaha and so many high school friends left swearing that Omaha was terrible and couldn't wait to leave forever. Well, they all came back saying that having been away they realize that the city has (and had) so much more to offer than they thought. They just couldn't see it while they were here for whatever reason (mostly buying into the hype of other places and the idea that the Midwest is somehow bland compared to everywhere /shrug).

People here in Omaha (and it seems Des Moines) seem to buy into this silly hype about how everywhere else is AMAZING! And fail to see or accept that where they live is a really cool place.

You'll go and be miserable in whatever amazing place you end up because nowhere is going to be cool enough. Des Moines is a good city, you shouldn't have to try to see it, but since it seems you do, give it a go and you might be surprised if you actually open your eyes. Maybe that's just me though.

[Deselminator]

Originally Posted by pepe1

[SIZE=3]Well on behalf of all of Iowa, I want to personally thank you for blessing us with your presence! Thank you kind sir! Surely, with your worldly knowledge of urban culture from your experiences in Kansas City coupled with your high school diploma, any city would jump at the chance to have you as a resident. Your qualifications would undoubtedly be a major addition to any communities tax rolls as you are certainly prepared for a rewarding career in the fast food or hospitality industries![/SIZE]

What ever happened to the no personal attacks rule? You should attack the post, not the person if you disagree with what is being said. I'm not trying to take sides here, but it is in the rules.

[JoeisSweet]

Yeah, seriously. What´s with the snow globe crap, where did that come from? Just cause I don´t like living in Iowa doesn´t mean you have to assault me. Calm down.

[El Rhino]

Originally Posted by JoeisSweet

Yeah, seriously. What´s with the snow globe crap, where did that come from? Just cause I don´t like living in Iowa doesn´t mean you have to assault me. Calm down.

It's not your flying, Maverick, it's your attitude.

Speaking for myself, I just think it's kind of funny that there's a high school kid basically telling us how worldy he is and how un-worldly everyone else in the area is because he went to Chicago, that's it.

[metro223]

Originally Posted by El Rhino

It's not your flying, Maverick, it's your attitude.

Speaking for myself, I just think it's kind of funny that there's a high school kid basically telling us how worldy he is and how un-worldly everyone else in the area is because he went to Chicago, that's it.

I'll go ahead and second that one.

[El Rhino]

I also hope you took into consideration that some people may not be able to afford to travel, young man.

[zz4guy]

Des Moines is not a bad town given what else there is in Iowa. But I wouldn't move accross the country to live there. Actually I wouldn't even move accross the state to live there; but that's just me. It's basically Madison, WI without the fun.

[JoeisSweet]

Originally Posted by El Rhino

I also hope you took into consideration that some people may not be able to afford to travel, young man.

Exactly, that's why you shouldn't be basing me for not visiting every sinle town and city in the United States to compare it to.