It's no secret that Des Moines has had great publicity in recent years. Des Moines was named #1 for Best City for Business and Business Growth last year by Forbes. Forbes also listed Des Moines #10 for Projected Business Growth for Young Professionals. These numbers are staggering for us here in the midwest. It speaks volumes for our bright future.
It should make all of us in the Metro Area appreciate how far we have come in recent years. It's comforting that our city has gained it's respects nationally. I am proud to call Des Moines my home. When others ask why Des Moines? In confidence we can reply that the numbers don't lie and our future is a good one.
Here are a few testimonials I found from others who thought the same:
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/19/4349911/fresh-hip-and-happening-des-moines.html
http://journal.davidbyrne.com/2013/07/070613-des-moines-iowa-part-iii.html