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Review of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines - Pros/Cons
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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
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Liberty, IL
Agree 42
Disagree 34
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Calm down princess. I think someone needs a big Jesus Hug.
James
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Clive, IA
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Agree 73
Disagree 65
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
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Clive, IA
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Agree 61
Disagree 83
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