Review of Des Moines, Iowa


My Wonderful Life in IA
Star Rating - 7/9/2008
I was born and raised in Iowa. I am now 31, single with no children. I have a Bachelors Degree (Double Major). Do not judge our citizens by the people that you see at the IA Speedway or the State Fair. We ARE educated, we have a very good education system here. I love my state, and would never want to live anywhere else. I have visited numerous states, and I am very happy to call Iowa my home. Everyone is extremely friendly, strangers greet each other or hold conversations about the weather, the neighborhood, etc. We will invite you into our homes and lives as if we have know you forever. If you bad mouth Iowa you just weren't here long enough to get the feeling of home.... or you just need Jesus. Which reminds me, we have wonderful churches here also. The IA State Fair is one of a kind, and the qualify of life for a family here that wants to raise their children properly, with minimal crime is absolutely wonderful. I know lots of people that don't even lock the doors of their home.
IOWA IS GREAT!!! Don't let anyone tell you any different!!!
Heather | Des Moines, IA
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OK people, if you "bad mouth Iowa" you "just need Jesus". Hopefully, I'll be forgiven then!!! This person also writes the following: "the qualify of life for a family here that wants to raise their children properly, with minimal crime is absolutely wonderful". Qualify of life? What's that? Should it not be "Quality"? I make no change to my comments about Iowa.....it's the laughing stock of the nation, and I am glad the Iowan's love it........................that means they'll stay there!!
James | Clive, IA | Report Abuse

why u live in iowa james...dont u have enough savings to go to the BIG CITY...pinche pendejito...por k no te vayas a la chingada..u think all iowans are like u son..cuz in little ol iowa we no spell so good..only james does...
Rayaz | Des Moines, IA | Report Abuse
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