by Jo Hill
The December Farmer’s Market at Capital Square was shoulder to shoulder people in spite all of the snow falling.
Christmas Spirit was high with everyone doing some Christmas shopping, and looking for that special gift. There were people everywhere including families with four generations enjoying a family outing. Some of the venders were outside [...]
by Jo Hill
Driving from Downtown Des Moines, we were surprised to see so much smoke. Was MacCrea Park on fire? But as we got closer; we saw there were no fire truck or flashing lights.
What we did see was several men with torches that were lighting small fires along the [...]
by Jo Hill
The newest part of the River Walk is now almost finished. Looks like they still need to plant some more plants, but the walks, fountain, walls, are done.
From the Triangle you have a great view of downtown Des Moines. It will be wonderful this spring when it is [...]
by Jo Hill
The Botanical Center was still fairly colorful outside a few days before the frost hit.
The trees were turning into yellows, reds and brown. The sea oats had dried and rattled when shook.
The tiny little water area, was prettier then ever. Gone are all the wonderful tropical plants [...]
by Jo Hill
I love birds. I go out looking for them, and take pictures of them. I am a real bird lover. But those crows that have arrived back Downtown are not part of my love affair with birds.
Like most everyone–I dislike walking under some of their favorite trees. But mostly, I [...]
by Jo Hill
I know we live in the Corn State, but I was surprised to see how much corn we have downtown, and not only at the Farmer’s Market.
I know I haven’t found all the Fall decoration, but there are many, all featuring Corn, Pumpkins, and Squash. The Convention Center were first I [...]
by Jo Hill
Fall was in the air Saturday, and the the Farmer’s Market took on a new look. The vendors and shoppers were wearing jackets and sweaters, as were some of the dogs.
Also the produce has taken on the look of Fall. Pumpkins, grouds, squash, and Indian corn. We [...]
by Jo Hill
Not sure if this meat market is actually considered to be in Downtown Des Moines, but if not it should be.
This small market is well worth the walk or drive to see what is there. If you leave the bike path along the river at Indianola Road and walk South [...]
by Jo Hill
Wandering around today, I see work had begun again on the pagoda. The pile of stepping stones or landscaping rocks has grown and the workman hard hard at it.
by Jo Hill
Sunday, my grandson and I went walking in the East Village. Brady was spending some time with me, and I asked where he wanted to go, so off we went toward the
Capital and the new Federal building.. Half the fun of walking with Brady is that he loves [...]
