What’s up, Des Moines?
Remember me? No? That’s cool—let me reintroduce myself.
I’m Pete Jones, the guy who started the blog Des Moines is NOT Boring way back in 2008.
Ring any bells?
We ran the site for over seven years, sharing stories about everything that made Des Moines amazing. At our peak, we had 20 authors, over 20,000 monthly page views, and even got syndicated by the Des Moines Register.
It was an awesome ride, but after seven years, I decided to step back.
Why? Simple: family.
My wife and I have been busy raising three amazing kids, and they’ve been my top priority.
But guess what?
Now that they’re older, I’m diving back in. Des Moines is still NOT boring, and I’m here to prove it all over again.
There’s just one small hiccup—someone snagged the old URL (desmoinesisnotboring.com). So, we’re starting fresh with a new home at dsmisnotboring.com. You can find the link below and in the description.
This time, we’re doing things a little differently. Expect more video content as we cover four main areas: Events, Restaurants, Shopping, and Homes.
The focus? Family-friendly fun. As someone with a few more years under my belt, I’m all about finding activities and spots that work for families across the metro.
And hey, I keep saying “we” for a reason—I’m looking for contributors! If you’ve got a story to tell or a perspective to share, head to our Contact page and let’s talk.
Of course, social media has changed a lot since 2008, and so have we. You’ll still find us on Twitter (er…X) and Facebook, but we’re also hitting YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok (while it lasts).
I’m excited to showcase everything that makes Des Moines incredible and to hear your stories about why our city is anything but boring.
Let’s do this! 💙