Why Move to Iowa???

**alarson** · 02-15-2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by acgclone

Ames/DSM is the only place in Iowa in which I have a desire to live. The rest of the state is so blah.

Agreed.

**rebecacy** · 02-15-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by MileHiCyclone

Let me explain a little before you jump all over me...

I love Iowa and have been away for too long, so I have the itch to move back but my wife is an obstacle. She was born in LA and then lived in Tucson, AZ till I moved her away. She loves to visit Iowa on vacation but isn't real excited about the idea of living there.

I need help convincing her and any ideas are welcome. We would have to live in the Des Moines area as I would work at the airport. Please help I need to get closer to the Cyclones so my kids can love them like I do!!!

good friendly people -- my wife is from costa rica and she loves iowa because of the people -- many of whom on here on CF!! She says good people and great friends trump climate everyday!!!

**rebecacy** · 02-15-2012, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

He did until we decided to bowl in the south end.

Born in my hometown ....... Walnut IL. !!!!!

**Hawkeye11en1** · 02-15-2012, 01:34 PM

You don't. End of story.

**Tedcyclone** · 02-15-2012, 01:39 PM

everything is better in iowa, but weather.

can drive anywhere you want, and parking is easy. commutes are fast.
great dining, malls, people love college, and highschool athletics here. that being said, since we have love of highschool athletics most highschools are well taken care of.

cost of most everthing is probably a little better. great down town and surronding areas where you do not have to worry that much about crime, which is big espicially when you have children.

**Tedcyclone** · 02-15-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Agkistrodon

This sums up my thoughts well. I grew up in Iowa, moved to Fort Collins and then later moved back to the midwest (Illinois). I regretted that decision for 3 years. Now I'm in NW Arkansas (not as nice as Fort Collins, but I like it), and don't foresee myself making that same mistake again.

Ive lived in Miami, and Denver for multiple years.. i chose Iowa over both of them.

**HawkHater247** · 02-15-2012, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by MartyFine

Iowa is not for everyone, and I like it that way.

But to answer your question -- Zombie Burger.

+1... That is the only reason needed.

**dmclone** · 02-15-2012, 01:46 PM

I'm kind of torn on whether to recommend Iowa.
Living in Johnston here are my thoughts :

Crime=yeah it's good that there is low crime but it's doubtful I would move anywhere with a problem.

Schools=No kids so I could care less.

Jobs =I think this is one of the strongest points.

Commute =Also very good

Entertainment =I can always find something to do.

Housing =Reasonable

Weather =Sucks

So in general, pretty good. DM is a good size. If I moved to a place like Denver or Minneapolis how would my life be any better? Close to skiing would be nice but after that you still have 355 days in the year. Regardless where I live I think I'd pretty much do the same things. If I'm making the move anywhere it would be out of the country so that I could experience real change.

**jj-cyclones** · 02-15-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by isuno1fan

I'd tell here we are moving. My way or the highway. Will probably turn her on if you take charge like that. :P

Originally Posted by MartyFine

Iowa is not for everyone, and I like it that way.

But to answer your question -- Zombie Burger.

Originally Posted by MartyFine

I'm guessing less stress at DSM in your job, so you living longer would be another reason for her.

Best answers...

**sabulba** · 02-15-2012, 01:59 PM

Don't let her read the article that d-bag Hawk professor wrote.

**mcblogerson** · 02-15-2012, 02:55 PM

I cant find a good pork tenderloin sandwich outside of Iowa. Otherwise the only thing that would excite me about moving back to Iowa would be family and season tickets to mbb and football games. Jethros might have the best wings Ive ever had.

**capitalcityguy** · 02-15-2012, 03:26 PM

Read up on all these acknowdgements that DM metro rec'd just last year (go back to link to find previous year's information if desired). Get familair with these impressive qualities so that anytime the subject comes up of moving back and she questions something, you'll have some good ammo in the back of your mind. Yes, it is good to say, "it is a great place to raise a family", but much more powerful if you're able to add color around that statement.

Good luck! I love living in DM and can't imagine how much of a downer if would be to not be attend games whenever I want.

2011 Rankings

Des Moines Ranked #3 for jobs for 2012 (December, Forbes)
Des Moines #3 Best City for Business (December 13, MarketWatch)
Des Moines is Greenest City (December issue, Self Magazine)
Iowa ranks in top five of "best run" states (November 29, 247WallSt.com)
Des Moines Named Age-friendly city (October 11, World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities)
Gray's Lake Park Named One of America's "Great Public Spaces" (October 4, American Planning Association)
Beaverdale Makes America's Prettiest Neighborhoods list (September 28, Forbes)
KaBOOM! Names Ankeny Among 151 "Playful City USA" Communities (September 6, Kaboom)
Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny ranked in top 100 cities to live (August 15, CNN Money Magazine)
Iowa ranks 2nd in America in Volunteerism (August 9, Volunteering in America report released by the Corporation for National and Community Service)
Adventureland and Adventure Bay named one of America’s Top 10 Water Parks (August 3, TripAdvisor)
Des Moines #1 City for Young Professionals (July 12, Forbes)
Des Moines is rated the #2 place for business and careers by Forbes (June 29, Forbes)
Iowa is first in the nation for cost of doing business, and among the top ten states for doing business overall (June 29, CNBC Special Report)
U.S. News Says Des Moines is Richest Metro Area (June 2, U.S. News & World Report)
Greater Des Moines ranks #2 in the Midwest and #16 nationwide for small business and population growth. (April 14, The Business Journals)
Des Moines #5 Best Midwest Food Town. (March, Midwest Living)
Des Moines named the best place to live on the Silicon Prairie, and one of 18 “coolest places to live in America.” (March 8, Men's Journal)
Des Moines ranked in the top 100 socially networked cities. (March 8, Men's Journal)
Des Moines Arts Festival #7 on list of Top 10 Fairs and Festivals (February 2011, AmericanStyle Magazine)
Des Moines metro ranks well on Farmers Insurance “most secure” list (February 11, Farmers Insurance Group)
Wells Fargo Arena Receives Highest Ranking in Venue History (January 25, Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues)

LINK: Did You Know - Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau

**dmclone** · 02-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

[*]KaBOOM! Names Ankeny Among 151 "Playful City USA" Communities (September 6, Kaboom)

You had me at this one.

**MileHiCyclone** · 02-15-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by capitalcityguy

Read up on all these acknowdgements that DM metro rec'd just last year (go back to link to find previous year's information if desired). Get familair with these impressive qualities so that anytime the subject comes up of moving back and she questions something, you'll have some good ammo in the back of your mind. Yes, it is good to say, "it is a great place to raise a family", but much more powerful if you're able to add color around that statement.

Good luck! I love living in DM and can't imagine how much of a downer if would be to not be attend games whenever I want.

2011 Rankings

Des Moines Ranked #3 for jobs for 2012 (December, Forbes)
Des Moines #3 Best City for Business (December 13, MarketWatch)
Des Moines is Greenest City (December issue, Self Magazine)
Iowa ranks in top five of "best run" states (November 29, 247WallSt.com)
Des Moines Named Age-friendly city (October 11, World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities)
Gray's Lake Park Named One of America's "Great Public Spaces" (October 4, American Planning Association)
Beaverdale Makes America's Prettiest Neighborhoods list (September 28, Forbes)
KaBOOM! Names Ankeny Among 151 "Playful City USA" Communities (September 6, Kaboom)
Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny ranked in top 100 cities to live (August 15, CNN Money Magazine)
Iowa ranks 2nd in America in Volunteerism (August 9, Volunteering in America report released by the Corporation for National and Community Service)
Adventureland and Adventure Bay named one of America’s Top 10 Water Parks (August 3, TripAdvisor)
Des Moines #1 City for Young Professionals (July 12, Forbes)
Des Moines is rated the #2 place for business and careers by Forbes (June 29, Forbes)
Iowa is first in the nation for cost of doing business, and among the top ten states for doing business overall (June 29, CNBC Special Report)
U.S. News Says Des Moines is Richest Metro Area (June 2, U.S. News & World Report)
Greater Des Moines ranks #2 in the Midwest and #16 nationwide for small business and population growth. (April 14, The Business Journals)
Des Moines #5 Best Midwest Food Town. (March, Midwest Living)
Des Moines named the best place to live on the Silicon Prairie, and one of 18 “coolest places to live in America.” (March 8, Men's Journal)
Des Moines ranked in the top 100 socially networked cities. (March 8, Men's Journal)
Des Moines Arts Festival #7 on list of Top 10 Fairs and Festivals (February 2011, AmericanStyle Magazine)
Des Moines metro ranks well on Farmers Insurance “most secure” list (February 11, Farmers Insurance Group)
Wells Fargo Arena Receives Highest Ranking in Venue History (January 25, Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues)

LINK: Did You Know - Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau

This is great information. Never thought to look into that. Thank you

**theyork** · 02-15-2012, 07:58 PM

bone chilling cold with no mountains (or even hills) to ski down in winter! and the winter scenery...i dare you to find a state that has better rivals that of iowa's.

humidity that will choke you in the summer with only a sparse lake here and there to cool off in! Complete with bugs! that bite!

and oh the hay fever! love me some hay fever!