I come from Des Moines. Someone had to.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Much as I resented having to grow up in Des Moines, it gave me a real appreciation for every place in the world that's not Des Moines.
I'm from the US of A. Born in Des Moines, raised in the New York suburbs.
I come here as one of you - an Iowan!
There are a bunch of places to stay in Des Moines, but I'd suggest finding a place on the west side of town. It's a great urban area that has a lot to offer tourists.
Des Moines is like your typical American city; it's just these concentric circles of malls, built outward from the city.
I like Iowa. I know Iowa. I've spent some time in Iowa. Good people in Iowa. It's a great state.
I was born in Hawaii, but I was raised in Iowa.
I started with California, and I did not like it. I flew over to Seattle, and I did not like it much. I felt like Iowa is the place - I like the people and the environment.
Whenever I'm in Des Moines, I always make a trip to Manhattan Deli for a sandwich. I spent a lot of time there when I was going to college at Drake, so it's usually my one 'go-to' food stop when I'm in town.
I grew up in Washington State and then eventually found my way back to Iowa City for grad school.