The Village Market

by Jo Hill

I went walking around East Village today, and found the Village Market.  I was unaware it was there until I started looking for a place to get something cold to drink and saw the sign.   I had to see what was available.  The store itself is not large, but they have a number [...]

Filed under: east village, village market

Are You Moving Downtown?

If you’re moving downtown soon, or have questions about your move–send me an email josh@downtowndesmoinesblog.com.
I am both preparing some articles about common questions people have when moving downtown, and I’m in knowledge of a few deals downtown that I haven’t yet put on the site.
I created this site to help people make the decision to [...]

Filed under: q & a

New Poll Added

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I try to change the poll on the top right hand corner of the page about once a week.
I just put a new one up today, be sure to take 10 seconds and take part!

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10 Questions With Your Downtown Realtor

With Brett Fine, our site real estate expert, and “Your Downtown Realtor.”

1. What made you decide to move your office downtown?
I have always loved downtown and I will be moving there shortly. Also, there is not currently an office downtown. I think that people who are thinking of moving there don’t really know where to [...]

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Pictures From Farmers Market And More Dam To Dam

 

 

 

Filed under: events, farmers market, outdoors

Want To Get Married Downtown

I am aware that there is a huge day on the horizon for weddings, July 7, 2007.  7-7-7 I guess, probably a huge day in Vegas too…..
I can remember when my wife and I got married planning the wedding was difficult, if not impossible.  As the groom, I did a majority of the planning (ha), but [...]

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Dam To Dam

by Jo Hill

I am not an early riser, but soon after I woke I heard drums and harmonica music as
well as voices drifting up to my apartment.  Living downtown is great, but sometimes sleeping in is hard, because racers need something special to run to or so it seems.
Sorry, folks, I didn’t get there in [...]

Filed under: events, nollen plaza, outdoors

Legends Opens This Week

Big opening in perhaps one of the most exciting buildings in the city.  Be sure you go by and check it out!!

Filed under: court ave

Who Found The Pot Of Gold


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Do You Have Questions About Moving To Downtown Des Moines?

Are you interested in moving to downtown Des Moines?  Are there questions you have but don’t know who to ask–or where to find out?
You have come to the right place.  I am preparing a few articles to cover the many questions people have about moving downtown.

What’s the lifestyle all about?
What should I expect to pay [...]

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