gee, thanks! i won't take offense to that since i have said the same before, i actualy live in davenport, and go to school in iowa city (university of iowa). but yeah, des moines will be a good stop, and the amana colonies as well (last time i went there i was 16, so it was kinda boring, but i think my parents enjoyed it.) There really isn't too much to stop at, i don't think, in between des moines and davenport/quad cities besides the anama colonies... but then again i dont go too far past iowa city because it takes just as long to go to chicago as it does for des moines, so i would rather go to chicago.

but yeah, bring lots of music...pick up fireworks when you can, cops aren't too harsh about illegal firworks here... and on your way to davenport, in walcott... there is the world's largest truck stop!! (exciting, :rolleyes: )

if i can think of something else, i'll let you know... good luck!