Area Quote by Zach Johnson

When I was growing up I used to think that the best thing about coming from Des Moines was that it meant you didn't…

— Bill Bryson

I still live in Des Moines.

— Shawn Crahan

Generally, Iowans are Iowans no matter where you go. There are some different issues in Des Moines than in the real rural areas. But…

— Tom Latham

Fads get hot in California. A good idea can come from Des Moines, but it's not going to be anything there. Then it'll hit…

— Ken Hakuta

I come from Des Moines. Someone had to.

— Bill Bryson

I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to.

— Bill Bryson

Iowa is kind of a fascinating place.

— Mike Leach

I've been to Iowa many times before. You have to love Iowa, or you're not an American.

— Elizabeth Berg

Outstanding people in Iowa. Very down-to-earth people in Iowa. It was a great place to be.

— Mike Leach

It's hard to pass up a pole vault opportunity here in Des Moines. The crowd was so great when I was at the mall…

— Jenn Suhr

I get nostalgic about having lived in Ames, Iowa, even though being a vegetarian in Iowa is not fun.

— John Darnielle

Taking a scenic route in Southeast Iowa is like talking about a good Barry Manilow album. You have to make certain allowances.

— Bill Bryson