storm lake, IA (Des Moines, Grant: job, homes, nightlife)

[exoticmystic]

Can anyone give me the lowdown on Storm Lake, Iowa? The good? The bad?

[Iagurl]

I was raised in Storm Lake, Ia. Moved to Des Moines, now residing in TX (hoping to move back to Ia in a few years). My parents and brothers still live in Storm Lake.
I think it's a beautiful town. The lake is beautiful, they just built a nice waterpark. During the spring/summer, there's fishing, camping, boating, nice bike trail. As for nightlife, there's a few small pubs/bar and a small bowling alley but other than that, you kind of have to make due with what you have.
Shopping, well, there's no Macy's, sorry. Not a lot of options there either. You have the usual Super Wal-Mart Center, Hy-vee for groceries and Fairway(local chain).
Granted the neighborhoods are not the same. A lot of the homes have not been kept up. You can't leave your car and front door unlock anymore, but I think that's the same in any towns/cities nowadays.
If you any other questions, just let me know.

[exoticmystic]

Thanks for the info! Since you are from there, are there many activities or entertainment for children? My husband is thinking about taking a job there, but we are pondering if it is a good fit for our family or not right now.. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!