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Review of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines - Pros/Cons
Star Rating - 2/16/2008
Pros:
1. Low crime rate
2. Low cost of living and housing
3. Affordable place to live
4. Diverse, stable economy

Cons:
1. Very poor school system
2. Not very much to do
3. Very cold winters
Clint | Liberty, IL
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Calm down princess. I think someone needs a big Jesus Hug.
James | Clive, IA | Report Abuse
Agree 76   Disagree 67
More cons: ignorant/uneducated people who refuse to accept that Des Moines is the laughing stock of the nation. Read a book Des Moines, and you'll see just how bad your city is.
James | Clive, IA | Report Abuse
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