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Do Some People Even Care?

August 18th, 2007 at 12:57 pm » Comments (7)

I received an interesting comment, and exchanged a conversation with the commenter about this very subject. Upon further review, I decided to post my thoughts.
The question I have is whether or not the people developing, selling, managing and trying to get more people downtown really care? Here’s the comment. I am keeping [...]



Creepy Picture Number Three

August 15th, 2007 at 9:53 am » Comments (3)

Oh NOES!! We’re Doomed!!!!



Downtown Des Moines Residents Share What They Love Part Six

August 15th, 2007 at 9:53 am » Comments (1)

Now to part 6, which asks the very simple question:
What place building, or place to live is your favorite downtown?
This brought in a vast assortment of answers. It’s my guess that since architecture is art, everyone has their own eye.
Enough rambling–let’s get on with our answers. Downtown residents love:



Saturday Night Concert

August 14th, 2007 at 5:39 pm » Comments (0)

Remember my announcing this? Well, the big 90’s-riffic show was on Saturday night. Did anyone attend? Do these bands still have what it takes, or should they grab their walkers and head home?



Right Before The Parade

August 13th, 2007 at 12:15 pm » Comments (0)

These pictures were sent to me, and I realized I hadn’t put them up yet. This is what the sky above downtown looked like right before Wednesday night’s state fair parade.

 



What Downtown Des Moines Residents Love About Downtown 5

August 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pm » Comments (0)

We’re here with our 5th installment of what the people living downtown love about it. In case you’re needing to catch up here are the previous installments.

What is your favorite place to eat downtown?
Who has the best cup of joe?
Where is the best place to hang out at night?
What is your favorite yearly event?

This [...]



Even More State Fair Parade Pics

August 13th, 2007 at 11:47 am » Comments (1)

Wow, these just kept coming in. Parades are great because they bring such a diverse crowd in–oh, and the candy. I also enjoy seeing a preview of who’s going to win the annual Cy-Hawk trophy in September!

 

 

 

 



Downtown Des Moines Iowa State Fair Parade Pictures

August 13th, 2007 at 11:43 am » Comments (0)

Wednesday night was the annual State Fair Parade. The rain sure didn’t stop anyone, in what was another great year! Let’s get to the pictures…….

 

 

 

 



More State Fair Parade Pictures

August 13th, 2007 at 11:38 am » Comments (0)

 

 

 



Entry Number 2 In Our Creepy Picture Contest

August 10th, 2007 at 12:48 am » Comments (2)

This picture turned out pretty neat–but here’s my question.  What kind of an idiot brings a snake to a parade?