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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:11:25 PM EDT
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There are pockets of unincorporated neighborhoods around the metro if that's your thing. You can burn leaves and park a school bus in your yard.
Des Moines public schools are bad. West des Moines schools are pretty good. Ankeny high school has an active trap team and is also a good school. |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:18:57 PM EDT
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I'd be working in downtown DSM, assuming I get the job. Can you guys tell me what neighborhoods suck, what are nice neighborhoods, what are the best schools, that sort of thing? I can probably handle a 30-40 minute commute. Far less would be preferable. Or better yet, one of you guys to drive me in the morning so I can read the paper and drink my coffee. Everyplace is 30-40 min from downtown....... |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:21:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:23:03 PM EDT
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I live by the Beaverdale area. Seems much nicer over there than where I'm at.
Only downside to where I live is it's right by the Hy Vee on University, so I see some sketchy people from time to time who have nothing better to do while waiting for the bus than wander the neighborhood all tweaked out. Actually watched a guy get into an argument with a tree in the yard next to my building the other night. |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:31:30 PM EDT
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away...
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:37:55 PM EDT
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:38:51 PM EDT
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It really depends what part of Des Moines the job is. When I worked on the capital complex it took me 25 min to get there from Huxley. There are plenty of good towns and neighborhoods, many more than bad, just make a list of what you want and find a good fit.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:49:22 PM EDT
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First question; What's your budget, buying or renting?
If you want a fairly good school system and a rural home, move to the Runnells area. |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 7:57:43 PM EDT
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You're worried about schools? Dont live in the DSM school district.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 3:53:21 AM EDT
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I'd never send any kid I cared about to DSM public schools
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Posted: 4/22/2014 4:36:13 AM EDT
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Did someone say 42nd and uni.... damn now I want some Taco pizza.
 .. Just moved from that area up to Johnston area...Johnston is great area and great schools... 15 mins from Olofson shooting range.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 4:51:09 AM EDT
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I live in Ankeny and the schools suck.
We open enrolled our kid to Johnston.... I'd say Johnston is a nice community to live in too. (Or down around the 6th and univ. area) 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 5:43:58 AM EDT
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lived on the south side, downtown twice, beaverdale, ankeny, polk city, altoona, clive, and urbandale...
i settled out of town and over the county line into jasper county for tax and gov purposes. my taxes on 40acres and all my property is under $2K. similar property we looked at in story and polk county was $4800 to $5500 annually. food for thought. i like the places like bondurant, altoona, ankeny, johnston, grimes, norwalk, and the like for great outer communities with quick and reasonable access to the city. my wife drives downtown for work and makes it to the courthouse in 35 to 40min from our place with good weather and average morning traffic. i've withdrawn from 'city' life over the years, so i'm happier in a smaller community an simply driving into the city when i want to... so if i was going to live in 'town' i'd probably do the bondurant or grimes thing... hope this helps. best of luck and kudos on the new gig... |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 6:53:24 AM EDT
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. I seem to recall a similar hearing as much in a thread a while back... I've been out of DM public schools for 10 years now but I didn't think they were so bad. However that was 10 years ago...just look up all the shit that happened at Roosevelt in '03-'04. Construction vehicles stolen and parked on the front lawn, band trailer stolen, more construction equipment rammed into the front of the building, and finally the bomb squad was called in to dispose of improperly stores chemicals in a science classroom. Good 'ol TRHS class of 2004... |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:27:41 AM EDT
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After living in Chicago there is not a single part of this city that would have me nervous to walk in.
The schools are okay in DM, if you plan on having the schools raise your kids then yes look at the suburbs as they are geared more toward that type of attention. No offense intended here to anyone. I just see the shift of parents wanting to drop their kids at school and then pick them up with little to no involvment in their kids education. Yes there are issues but not to the point of it being a subpar education. But I digress. Overall the city is just that a city, there are tons of issues ranging from your nieghbors to the corrupt city council. As said there is no where in the city that you should be unable to make in a 45 minute commute including most of the immediate suburbs. Our rush hour is a joke since that is about as long as it lasts, an hour. Your budget is the biggest factor here. Are you planning on renting or looking to buy? |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:32:55 AM EDT
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I live in a small community east of Des Moines in Jasper County and we enjoy it there. I grew up out by Saylorville Lake and went to the Ankeny school district and really enjoyed it there and had/have nothing bad to say about it at all. Wife grew up in Mitchellville and went to the SEP school district and liked it then but it is just too big now with no sign of it getting any smaller. Johnston has always had a good reputation for their schools and I've never heard anything bad about Bondurant either.
Good luck in your choice and feel free to keep asking questions. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:41:04 AM EDT
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Highland park is far from a shit hole. It is older homes and there are plenty of nice neighborhoods. Personally I think the 42nd and university area is far from perfect. Many have the idea that the trash stays to the east of Drake. Sadly there is no magic line that they refuse to cross over. The last few years the riff raff has been making a march to the west following in the foot steps of all those moving even farther west to get away from them. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:30:02 AM EDT
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Norwalk is nice. Good schools and a growing community. I would go for somewhere in the county if given the choice.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 8:57:23 AM EDT
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. I beg to differ- I'm from 42nd %& Ingersoll. Johnston would be my pick- schools, bike trails, the lake, public land, Olofsons. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 9:17:45 AM EDT
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I seem to recall a similar hearing as much in a thread a while back... I've been out of DM public schools for 10 years now but I didn't think they were so bad. However that was 10 years ago...just look up all the shit that happened at Roosevelt in '03-'04. Construction vehicles stolen and parked on the front lawn, band trailer stolen, more construction equipment rammed into the front of the building, and finally the bomb squad was called in to dispose of improperly stores chemicals in a science classroom. Good 'ol TRHS class of 2004... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. I seem to recall a similar hearing as much in a thread a while back... I've been out of DM public schools for 10 years now but I didn't think they were so bad. However that was 10 years ago...just look up all the shit that happened at Roosevelt in '03-'04. Construction vehicles stolen and parked on the front lawn, band trailer stolen, more construction equipment rammed into the front of the building, and finally the bomb squad was called in to dispose of improperly stores chemicals in a science classroom. Good 'ol TRHS class of 2004... I was in the class of 06. My senior year the school was in the news every week for something. One guy got attacked with a samurai sword in the parking lot. I don't know if they still have race battles at Hoover or not. But at least they traveled away for those. The educators are good. But I never embraced the thug life. Whoever drove that backhoe through the wall in the front office is my hero. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 9:33:24 AM EDT
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I live in a small community east of Des Moines in Jasper County and we enjoy it there. Same here, the small towns in Jasper Co are perfect for commuting into DM for work. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 11:16:06 AM EDT
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Yep, sun at my back on the way to work and sun at my back on the way home from work. Plus much less traffic going west bound in the mornings.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 11:16:54 AM EDT
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Damn fat fingers!
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Posted: 4/22/2014 11:44:31 AM EDT
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Highland park is far from a shit hole. It is older homes and there are plenty of nice neighborhoods. Personally I think the 42nd and university area is far from perfect. Many have the idea that the trash stays to the east of Drake. Sadly there is no magic line that they refuse to cross over. The last few years the riff raff has been making a march to the west following in the foot steps of all those moving even farther west to get away from them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Highland park is far from a shit hole. It is older homes and there are plenty of nice neighborhoods. Personally I think the 42nd and university area is far from perfect. Many have the idea that the trash stays to the east of Drake. Sadly there is no magic line that they refuse to cross over. The last few years the riff raff has been making a march to the west following in the foot steps of all those moving even farther west to get away from them. 42nd and university has the added factor of the hy vee bringing in all sorts of interesting people. The other night I stood on my balcony and watched some hobo looking dude get in an argument with a tree at 42nd and cottage grove. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 12:39:50 PM EDT
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Lived in the metro for about ten years, back in the 80's. I never liked it. For some reason it never felt like home, it was just a place to live. Had some nice restaurants, some decent shops (but virtually no gun shops), but otherwise was just kind of meh. Des Moines metro always had delusions of adequacy.
Been in Ames since 93. I like college towns. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 1:48:30 PM EDT
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Lived in the metro for about ten years, back in the 80's. I never liked it. For some reason it never felt like home, it was just a place to live. Had some nice restaurants, some decent shops (but virtually no gun shops), but otherwise was just kind of meh. Des Moines metro always had delusions of adequacy. Been in Ames since 93. I like college towns. Ames has been going to shit for the last decade........ |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 2:37:47 PM EDT
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I beg to differ- I'm from 42nd %& Ingersoll. Johnston would be my pick- schools, bike trails, the lake, public land, Olofsons. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. I beg to differ- I'm from 42nd %& Ingersoll. Johnston would be my pick- schools, bike trails, the lake, public land, Olofsons. You just won the internets for the oldest account with the lowest post count
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Posted: 4/22/2014 6:20:54 PM EDT
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I beg to differ- I'm from 42nd %& Ingersoll. Johnston would be my pick- schools, bike trails, the lake, public land, Olofsons. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. I beg to differ- I'm from 42nd %& Ingersoll. Johnston would be my pick- schools, bike trails, the lake, public land, Olofsons. fourth post 
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Posted: 4/22/2014 6:39:59 PM EDT
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Lots of good advice so far.
Lessons learned in the last decade in DSM: - A 4x4 helps in the winter - Commute-wise, living east is usually the fastest, followed by north and south, west is the worst direction (but still not too bad) - City of DSM is always broke and provides hit-or-miss services - If you are in Des Moines schools and you can pay your kid's lunch bill, you'd be about the only one - Housing quality and cost is pretty good but desirable houses in nice neighborhoods turn over fairly fast; summer is the hot time for home sales |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 6:44:35 PM EDT
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I know the taxes there suck cock, but it is what it is. I know that going into it - obviously it will be part of the budget. I'd prefer to stay under 1k/month (including insurance and taxes) - cheaper is always better. Could go over, if really needed, but I don't think we will need to. Definitely would prefer to buy. Renting is not really an option. If we can't get a decent place, looks like I'll be sleeping on couches for a while.
 No offer yet, but its looking good.
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Quote HistoryQuoted:
I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Stupid question, but what divides the North side from the South side? Quoted:
I'd never send any kid I cared about to DSM public schools And are there bad private schools or are most ok? FWIW, it will be years until our son will be in school, but I'd rather live near a good one for a number of reasons. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 6:55:21 PM EDT
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Downtown is generally your major dividing line.
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Posted: 4/22/2014 7:11:37 PM EDT
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^^ Thanks.
I've spent a tiny amount of time in Beaverdale, and it seemed like a decent neighborhood. But I just looked through a past issue of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association's newsletter - holy fuck they seem like a bunch of fucking hipsters. I don't think I'd fit in all that well. Maybe I'm wrong though. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 4:50:35 AM EDT
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For the most part Beaverdale is older folks, young families and hipsters. Depends on where you land within the area. My wifes best friend lives over there and she has an older couple on one side and a family of four on the other. All around a quite neghborhood.
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Posted: 4/23/2014 5:20:41 AM EDT
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For the most part Beaverdale is older folks, young families and hipsters. Depends on where you land within the area. My wifes best friend lives over there and she has an older couple on one side and a family of four on the other. All around a quite neghborhood. i lived on 36th and hickman in beaverdale and it was quite full of hipsters. didn't really bother me much, but unfortunately, i was also about eight blocks from the edge of ghetto dsm... our shit got stolen routinely right off the front porch. not a big beaverdale fan anymore. it is fine, but there are much better choices and to be honest i'm having a hard time biting off polk county in general. story is just as bad, with dallas on the way. jasper and warren are a couple that aren't half bad overall. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:00:13 AM EDT
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Ames has been going to shit for the last decade........ Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lived in the metro for about ten years, back in the 80's. I never liked it. For some reason it never felt like home, it was just a place to live. Had some nice restaurants, some decent shops (but virtually no gun shops), but otherwise was just kind of meh. Des Moines metro always had delusions of adequacy. Been in Ames since 93. I like college towns. Ames has been going to shit for the last decade........ I disagree. If anything I think the town is better than it ever was. Like any town it has areas that can be sketchy. Just stay away from them. I like the place. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:17:25 AM EDT
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I disagree. If anything I think the town is better than it ever was. Like any town it has areas that can be sketchy. Just stay away from them. I like the place. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lived in the metro for about ten years, back in the 80's. I never liked it. For some reason it never felt like home, it was just a place to live. Had some nice restaurants, some decent shops (but virtually no gun shops), but otherwise was just kind of meh. Des Moines metro always had delusions of adequacy. Been in Ames since 93. I like college towns. Ames has been going to shit for the last decade........ I disagree. If anything I think the town is better than it ever was. Like any town it has areas that can be sketchy. Just stay away from them. I like the place. Before they started importing Chicago there were no "sketchy" parts of town. L-way didn't have pawn shops and payday loan places..... Not the worst city in Iowa but it's going down fast. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:25:55 AM EDT
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Before they started importing Chicago there were no "sketchy" parts of town. L-way didn't have pawn shops and payday loan places..... Not the worst city in Iowa but it's going down fast. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lived in the metro for about ten years, back in the 80's. I never liked it. For some reason it never felt like home, it was just a place to live. Had some nice restaurants, some decent shops (but virtually no gun shops), but otherwise was just kind of meh. Des Moines metro always had delusions of adequacy. Been in Ames since 93. I like college towns. Ames has been going to shit for the last decade........ I disagree. If anything I think the town is better than it ever was. Like any town it has areas that can be sketchy. Just stay away from them. I like the place. Before they started importing Chicago there were no "sketchy" parts of town. L-way didn't have pawn shops and payday loan places..... Not the worst city in Iowa but it's going down fast. There's been a pawn shop on L way since at least 93, when I moved here. The "Chicago" people have always been here, they just weren't as visable. They've moved from the eastside (by the water plant) to the west side. They'll get moved out of there eventually. Iowa CIty has been playing that game for decades. Despite the 'no growth" fudds Ames has experienced a fair amount of development in recent years. The university is growing rapidly. It may not be the same Ames of 20 year ago, but we're doing just fine. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 8:25:22 AM EDT
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I know the taxes there suck cock, but it is what it is. I know that going into it - obviously it will be part of the budget. I'd prefer to stay under 1k/month (including insurance and taxes) - cheaper is always better. Could go over, if really needed, but I don't think we will need to. Definitely would prefer to buy. Renting is not really an option. If we can't get a decent place, looks like I'll be sleeping on couches for a while. No offer yet, but its looking good.
Stupid question, but what divides the North side from the South side? And are there bad private schools or are most ok? FWIW, it will be years until our son will be in school, but I'd rather live near a good one for a number of reasons. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I know the taxes there suck cock, but it is what it is. I know that going into it - obviously it will be part of the budget. I'd prefer to stay under 1k/month (including insurance and taxes) - cheaper is always better. Could go over, if really needed, but I don't think we will need to. Definitely would prefer to buy. Renting is not really an option. If we can't get a decent place, looks like I'll be sleeping on couches for a while. No offer yet, but its looking good.
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Stupid question, but what divides the North side from the South side? Quoted:
I'd never send any kid I cared about to DSM public schools And are there bad private schools or are most ok? FWIW, it will be years until our son will be in school, but I'd rather live near a good one for a number of reasons. Des Moines taxes are crazy high. Suburbs are usually quite a bit less and taxes in unincorporated areas are the cheapest. Jasper County will be less then Polk by quite a bit. The problem will be your $1000 dollar range. That can get you a house inside Des Moines, however most of the suburbs are going to be higher then that. School district will play into that as well. I know in Pleasant Hill, east of Des Moines, a house in the Southeast Polk district commands a higher price then the Des Moines district. As far as schools go, you will always here people go one way or the other. I went to East in Des Moines and I loved it. It was a fantastic school and there were all kinds of opportunities for students. You add the Central Campus into that and offerings are even greater. I have 3 kids, two go to Catholic School and one goes to public school. Catholic schools in Des Moines are fantastic and I send two kids there for less then one in daycare cost. There are other schools such as Grandview Park Baptist and Ankeny Christian Academy, however they are about double the cost per student. The west side of the metro is way ahead of the east side in commercial offerings, however the east side is starting to run. Between Ankeny and Altoona, you have almost anything you can get on the west side and they are going to be opening up a giant retail center in Altoona, a SAMS club in Ankeny, and an indoor shooting range in Pleasant Hill. Prices will be cheaper east and as stated earlier, your commute is better as well. University in Pleasant Hill in the morning is pretty busy, however there getting ready to start work and complete an expressway from Pleasant Hill to Downtown from the Bypass and Vandalia area. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 4:01:14 PM EDT
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Des Moines taxes are crazy high. Suburbs are usually quite a bit less and taxes in unincorporated areas are the cheapest. Jasper County will be less then Polk by quite a bit. The problem will be your $1000 dollar range. That can get you a house inside Des Moines, however most of the suburbs are going to be higher then that. School district will play into that as well. I know in Pleasant Hill, east of Des Moines, a house in the Southeast Polk district commands a higher price then the Des Moines district. As far as schools go, you will always here people go one way or the other. I went to East in Des Moines and I loved it. It was a fantastic school and there were all kinds of opportunities for students. You add the Central Campus into that and offerings are even greater. I have 3 kids, two go to Catholic School and one goes to public school. Catholic schools in Des Moines are fantastic and I send two kids there for less then one in daycare cost. There are other schools such as Grandview Park Baptist and Ankeny Christian Academy, however they are about double the cost per student. The west side of the metro is way ahead of the east side in commercial offerings, however the east side is starting to run. Between Ankeny and Altoona, you have almost anything you can get on the west side and they are going to be opening up a giant retail center in Altoona, a SAMS club in Ankeny, and an indoor shooting range in Pleasant Hill. Prices will be cheaper east and as stated earlier, your commute is better as well. University in Pleasant Hill in the morning is pretty busy, however there getting ready to start work and complete an expressway from Pleasant Hill to Downtown from the Bypass and Vandalia area. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I know the taxes there suck cock, but it is what it is. I know that going into it - obviously it will be part of the budget. I'd prefer to stay under 1k/month (including insurance and taxes) - cheaper is always better. Could go over, if really needed, but I don't think we will need to. Definitely would prefer to buy. Renting is not really an option. If we can't get a decent place, looks like I'll be sleeping on couches for a while. No offer yet, but its looking good.
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I grew up on the west side (42nd & Uni) so I'm somewhat partial to that area myself. So help me I will scratch, claw and bite my way back there from this shit hole they call Highland Park. Stay away from the north side. Stay far far away... Stupid question, but what divides the North side from the South side? Quoted:
I'd never send any kid I cared about to DSM public schools And are there bad private schools or are most ok? FWIW, it will be years until our son will be in school, but I'd rather live near a good one for a number of reasons. Des Moines taxes are crazy high. Suburbs are usually quite a bit less and taxes in unincorporated areas are the cheapest. Jasper County will be less then Polk by quite a bit. The problem will be your $1000 dollar range. That can get you a house inside Des Moines, however most of the suburbs are going to be higher then that. School district will play into that as well. I know in Pleasant Hill, east of Des Moines, a house in the Southeast Polk district commands a higher price then the Des Moines district. As far as schools go, you will always here people go one way or the other. I went to East in Des Moines and I loved it. It was a fantastic school and there were all kinds of opportunities for students. You add the Central Campus into that and offerings are even greater. I have 3 kids, two go to Catholic School and one goes to public school. Catholic schools in Des Moines are fantastic and I send two kids there for less then one in daycare cost. There are other schools such as Grandview Park Baptist and Ankeny Christian Academy, however they are about double the cost per student. The west side of the metro is way ahead of the east side in commercial offerings, however the east side is starting to run. Between Ankeny and Altoona, you have almost anything you can get on the west side and they are going to be opening up a giant retail center in Altoona, a SAMS club in Ankeny, and an indoor shooting range in Pleasant Hill. Prices will be cheaper east and as stated earlier, your commute is better as well. University in Pleasant Hill in the morning is pretty busy, however there getting ready to start work and complete an expressway from Pleasant Hill to Downtown from the Bypass and Vandalia area. Thanks. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 5:56:19 PM EDT
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Norwalk or Warren county in general may not be a bad area to look at. The commute isn't bad and the furthest north east from there is only going to be a 25-30 minute drive.
I'm on the south side of DSM, and will eventually escape. I suggest staying out of DSM/Polk County. Also, PM sent. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:55:42 PM EDT
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Norwalk or Warren county in general may not be a bad area to look at. The commute isn't bad and the furthest north east from there is only going to be a 25-30 minute drive. I'm on the south side of DSM, and will eventually escape. I suggest staying out of DSM/Polk County. Also, PM sent. Thanks. PM replied to. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:56:51 PM EDT
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I know nothing about housing I live right across from the Bucks arena for two years. There are decent houses around here some for sale I deliver flyers for my grandpa's homeowner's association its pretty quiet.
I hear Dowling is a good catholic school, personally I agree with septic and to go live in one of outskirts cheaper and a close enough drive: winterset, van meter, adel, polk city, bondurant, altoona, indianola are very close and are probably easier on the wallet |
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Posted: 5/1/2014 7:08:56 PM EDT
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. No kidding. But I can claim to have lived literally at that intersection. It was loud. |
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Posted: 5/1/2014 7:15:56 PM EDT
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Heh. This thread brings back memories. I know both the guy who rammed Roosevelt with the construction equipment AND the guy who slashed the other dude with the samurai sword.
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Posted: 5/1/2014 7:51:19 PM EDT
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No kidding. But I can claim to have lived literally at that intersection. It was loud. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. No kidding. But I can claim to have lived literally at that intersection. It was loud. Apartments above the shops on the SE corner? I'm right in the middle of 42nd on the east side of the street between Cottage Grove and University. |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 5:01:05 AM EDT
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Apartments above the shops on the SE corner? I'm right in the middle of 42nd on the east side of the street between Cottage Grove and University. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm pretty sure half of the Iowa arfcom forum is from 42nd and University. No kidding. But I can claim to have lived literally at that intersection. It was loud. Apartments above the shops on the SE corner? I'm right in the middle of 42nd on the east side of the street between Cottage Grove and University. Yep. My bedroom was the corner window overlooking the intersection. It was an awesome apartment. |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 5:05:19 PM EDT
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Update in OP.
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Posted: 5/2/2014 5:20:05 PM EDT
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Congratulations! It will be nice to have a likeminded individual around. You may want to consider joining the Iowa Firearms Coalition. This fall we are going to need some help getting things changed in the state senate.
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Posted: 5/2/2014 5:23:23 PM EDT
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Congratulations! It will be nice to have a likeminded individual around. You may want to consider joining the Iowa Firearms Coalition. This fall we are going to need some help getting things changed in the state senate. Iowa Firearms Coalition Already a member
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Posted: 5/2/2014 8:32:14 PM EDT
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Heard about the sword incident but I'd graduated by then. I never did hear who it was that rammed the building though, just that it was a disgruntled former student who lost a scholarship or something akin to that.
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