The installation contrasts Des Moines ranking as “Best in Nation” place to live, “Iowa nice” reputation of being overly friendly and go out of our way to help fellow citizens, and the visitors’ personal story.

Introduction * 2:12 Evelyn: Dress fo Success Des Moines * 8:36 Madison DeShay-Duncan: Community Legacy Matters The Center Street Story: An Urban Renewal Retrospective * 16:52 Anthony San: RunDSM * 23:17 Matthea: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Travel outside the space of your routine to reflect on:

When did you get to Des Moines?

Where are you going?

Who are you going to see?

Why are you going?

What will you do in Des Moines?

How will you move forward?