Go Figure

10,000 – Estimated number of people who will attend the Miss Nude World competition in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 20-25—a figure that has Greg Edwards, president of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, somewhat conflicted. Edwards says it’s not the kind of event his tourism organization would endorse, but adds, “I guess anything that has a potential to bring outside visitors to town is somewhat positive.” Mike Kent, owner of the Lumber Yard, the strip club north of town that will host the event, is not conflicted.