Just found this too! Born and raised Des Moines lived in SW Florida for 3 years, now in Grimes which is now a suburb NW side of Johnston which is the suburb to Des Moines.
I shop Creekside in Clive, The Quilt Block in West Des Moines, The Cupboard in Ankeny. I really like The Quilt Connection in Ames.
Rhonda-I have tons of family in Mt. P.. Cousins who were raised in Salem. I spent some time in Salem during the Summers. I bet you might know some of my family.