Wow! I thought they didn’t have much support, but wow!
Perfectly good waste of a few hundred grand………

Now for an event that excites me. Rib America is putting on a big ‘ol BBQ Fest this weekend.
Rib America Des Moines
Perhaps you don’t have much money? Hey, it’s $3 after 3pm, or free before then! Perhaps you like music?

Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
Molly Hatchet
.38 Special
Buddy Guy
The Nadas

And [...]

by Jo Hill

We go to the farmer’s market most every Saturday, and we always get popcorn for Tammy. Always. This Saturday we did buy Peaches and Cream Sweet Corn, and a loaf
of garlic cheddar bread.
We laughed about taking pictures every Saturday, and someone said–It is OK to take
picture of anything new. And [...]

Already on to part 3! If you missed parts 1, or 2, I’ve linked them for your review.
Where is the best place to hang out downtown?

Buzzard’s patio or The Continental
A room with a view!
IMAX Theater
Court Ave (heard this a lot)
The Lift
Anywhere downtown, especially my loft!
The Royal Mile
El Bait Shop
inPlay (yes, I’m still a kid!)
On [...]

By Jo Hill

What? A small business in downtown Des Moines for a hundred years? And in the small location for about sixty years? With all the new businesses and places being being redone and rebuilt, I hadn’t thought any restaurant had been around that long, but King Ying Low has. It was started in 1907, [...]

Back for part 2 of the series, in case you missed part 1, here’s your link.
When asked “Who has the best cup of coffee downtown?” These were some of the responses.

One of my personal favorite places to eat, Uncle Wendell’s, is moving from his Sherman Hill location. He’s heading up Ingersoll, so good news he’s staying close to downtown. Better news–he’s going to be open for lunch and dinner, and have seating!
From The Des Moines Register
Uncle Wendell’s plans move to Ingersoll
Wendell Garretson, owner [...]

Every year the July 4 festivities get off with a bang as the Des Moines Symphony puts on “Yankee Doodle Pops” on the Capitol lawn. The event, held each year on July 3, sees tens of thousands of people decend on downtown for a patriotic show, followed by fireworks.

Here’s a few pictures of [...]

Enjoy July 4, a day all American’s should celebrate. In our 231 years of existence over 1,000,000 people have given their lives for us to be free….That’s more than 2 people for every one person living in the Des Moines area.
Take the day and celebrate what it means to be free. All of [...]