Be a What Iffer in Des Moines, Iowa. What Iffers ask questions — fun, critical, or somewhere in-between — about their cities and communities. What if we all asked what if a little more often? Created by Scott Kubie. Powered by you. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-9808526-6']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); What if Des Moines...Tumblr (3.0; @whatifdesmoines)http://whatifdesmoines.com/What if Des Moines had a movie theater dedicated to showing documentaries?<p>What if Des Moines had a movie theater dedicated to showing documentaries?</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/50902964787http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/50902964787Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:33 -0500Des Moinesentertainmentthe artssubmission"What if DART attacked Des Moines’ food desert problems by moving groceries to people instead..."“What if DART attacked Des Moines’ food desert problems by moving groceries to people instead of people to grocery stores?”http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/49254563796http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/49254563796Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:30:24 -0500transitdartdes moinesiowaWhat if we used more of our creative energies to support our local charities and non-profits?<p>What if we used more of our creative energies to support our local charities and non-profits?</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45909197710http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45909197710Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:30:26 -0500Des MoinesCentral IowasubmissionWhat if Des Moines used cemeteries as wildlife preserves or rehabilitated prairies?<p>Inspired by a report from the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/0/19272231">BBC</a>.</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45891759107http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45891759107Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:57:28 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral Iowathe environmenturban planningsubmissionWhat if Des Moines banned styrofoam?<p>Like <a href="http://www.good.is/post/thanks-to-student-activism-los-angeles-schools-have-banned-styrofoam">a school in LA did</a>.</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45891727674http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/45891727674Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:56:58 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral Iowathe environmentsubmissionWhat if the fairgrounds had art studios and hosted artists-in-residence?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29405035327http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29405035327Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:01:50 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat IffersIowa State FairfairgroundsartWhat if the fairgrounds weren't located in Des Moines?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29333204207http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29333204207Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:26:39 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat IffersIowa State FairWhat if the State Fair included a hackathon?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29260543098http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29260543098Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:21:01 -0500State FairsubmissionWhat if the Iowa State Fair hosted a World's Fair "Futurama" type exhibit?<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama_(New_York_World%27s_Fair)">Futurama at the 1939 New York World&#8217;s Fair on Wikipedia</a></p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29191021609http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29191021609Sat, 11 Aug 2012 07:22:00 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat IffersIowa State FairWhat if Iowa State Fair's food vendors only sold food from Iowa?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29120691941http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29120691941Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:24:01 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat IffersIowa State FairWhat if the State Fair included a Mini Maker Faire?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29049375324http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/29049375324Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:06:27 -0500State FairsubmissionWhat if Mars Cafe had never been?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28346027496http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28346027496Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:40:09 -0500Des MoinesIowaWhat IffersDogtownDrake UniversityMars CafeWhat if the residents of Des Moines, IA were invited to create an Olympic sport?http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28332801307http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28332801307Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:23:00 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat IfferssportsJust for FunWhat if the empty theatre on Ingersoll was remodeled and reopened as a community,...<p>What if the<a href="http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/20455"> empty theatre on Ingersoll</a> was remodeled and reopened as a community, recreational/sports or art space? </p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28261309465http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28261309465Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:16:45 -0500Des Moinesjust for funentertainmentthe artsmusic sceneurban planningsubmissionWhat if Des Moines had more juice bars?<p>What if Des Moines had more juice bars?</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28124984119http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28124984119Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:44:02 -0500Des Moinesjust for fundowntownsuburbsentertainmenteconomythe environmenturban planningsubmissionWhat if there was a downtown Des Moines -&gt; Iowa State University (Ames) shuttle? <p>What if there was a downtown Des Moines -&gt; Iowa State University (Ames) shuttle? </p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28050370073http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/28050370073Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:19:07 -0500Des Moinestransportationdowntownurban planningsubmissionSubmit Your What if Questions for State Fair Week August 6 through August 11<p>Hey Des Moines What Iffers! Scott here. I think it would be fun to do a whole week of State Fair related What If questions starting on August 6. Think about the entertainment, the attendees, the schedule, the location, the exhibitions, the FOOD, the traditions, and, yes, the butter sculptures. Think up some wild, funny, or thoughtful &#8220;What if&#8230;&#8221; questions about the Iowa State Fair and send them in via <a href="http://www.whatifdesmoines.com/submit">whatifdesmoines.com/submit</a>.</p>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27794047127http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27794047127Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:46:00 -0500Des MoinesIowaIowa State FairCentral IowaWhat Iffers"What if there were public hammocks hung around the city in warmer months?"“What if there were public hammocks hung around the city in warmer months?”http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27623420740http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27623420740Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:24:02 -0500Des MoinesWhat IffersIowaCentral Iowa"What if Des Moines’ joggers all went jogging at the same time each day?"“What if Des Moines’ joggers all went jogging at the same time each day?”http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27550717090http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27550717090Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:26:20 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaWhat Iffers"What if Des Moines had gangs like in The Warriors?"“What if Des Moines had gangs like in The Warriors?”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080120/">The Warriors on IMDB</a></em>http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27478290000http://whatifdesmoines.com/post/27478290000Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:28:24 -0500Des MoinesIowaCentral IowaJust for FunWhat IffersmoviesThe Warriors