I assure you being from Iowa and knowing the Des Moines airport front and back they were doing everything in their power to keep those runways clean. Midwest mentality and a good work ethic drives the DSM airport day by day and they deserve to be commended on their clean facilities and well-taken care of field. However, growing up in Iowa I know that when a storm like this hits it comes down in sheets very quickly.

I know it doesn't look great but I know they were trying hard that day to keep things clear.

On a lighter note. When I flew with TSA for De-Icing in Houston the remarks on the 10-7 pages said De-ice- YOUR IN HOUSTON!!!

Just thought that was pretty funny.