A lot has changed in Central Iowa since the turn of the century, but is Des Moines really all that different after almost two decades away?
After 16 years living in the hot, arid climate of southern Nevada, my family and I finally decided it was time to return to our Midwestern roots. Specifically, back to my Midwestern home state of Iowa. Multiple factors went into this decision; quality of life, children's education, crime, traffic, and lack of adequate severe weather patterns to name the most important.
I'll even admit that the current level of excitement surrounding Cyclone athletics played a small role in my push to move back (as long as you promise to not share that information with my wife).