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Originally posted by Queequek
As right now, Des Moines is preparing to be a big city, and definately I agree with you: in several years, it will be one of the best capital cities in the nation. But not quite yet for now, so please be kind of reminding me of this thread in several years.
(btw, are they still working on the I-235? Last time I was in DSM, they were working on the curved bridge

That bridge is done and a couple more have been dropped and are being worked on. I figure by the time the I235 project is completed, it will be time to repave the original road again ! The southern bypass is complete and is WONDERFUL for getting around quickly!

Originally posted by DeltAlum
Well, I was born in and lived in Columbus until college, and have lived in Denver for the past 24 years. I think they're both pretty neat places -- each in its own way.

In fact, after visiting quite a number of capitals, I would say that the capital city with some of the biggest problems is Washington, D.C.

I went to HS and college in Springfield and Dayton. Sister lives outside of Columbus. While it has a great college town, the rest of the city seems to be stuck on hold. Although it has been a while since I was last there. Traveling through Columbus on my way to DC in about 2 weeks (Phi Mu convention! yipee). I guess I will report back. We are driving through Des Moines, Indianopolis (GREAT capital city and Columbus for sure .