Really enjoyed this newsletter, Alex. I attended Iowa State from 1989 until the mid 90s and of course spent some time in Des Moines. The Java Joe’s coffee shop you mentioned, was that a fairly narrow, but deep coffee shop with a stage for the band at the back? If so, I’ve definitely been there, and it is where a friend of mine met his wife.
Alex, I live in Des Moines and thoroughly enjoyed this piece. As you described your walk I was right there with you picturing each object you encountered in my mind as you described it.. Thank you for this thoughtful tribute to your home town!
Really enjoyed this newsletter, Alex. I attended Iowa State from 1989 until the mid 90s and of course spent some time in Des Moines. The Java Joe’s coffee shop you mentioned, was that a fairly narrow, but deep coffee shop with a stage for the band at the back? If so, I’ve definitely been there, and it is where a friend of mine met his wife.
Alex, I live in Des Moines and thoroughly enjoyed this piece. As you described your walk I was right there with you picturing each object you encountered in my mind as you described it.. Thank you for this thoughtful tribute to your home town!