Jay Honeck wrote:
If you're looking for a great fly-in destination, it's hard to beat
the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

Yer darn right, Jay, and we'd be attending again this year if the
commute from Oregon weren't so long. A lovely fairground, packed with
genuine hometown entertainment and great food...and folks so nice, the
fair's website offers free ringtones!

http://www.iowastatefair.com/
(page down for the link -- moo!)

I'm also told the controllers at DSM are very cordial and pleasant to GA
flyers, and of course if you grew up at an uncontrolled airport there's
always room on the ramp at Ankeny. Heck, I'd offer rides if I hadn't
moved away this summer.

Enjoy a corn dog for me, dear.

-Stella