Des Moines:
Miffy, the rabbit character from a popular children’s picture book series, now has a permanent home in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. Created by American artist Tom Sachs, the 10-foot-tall fountain is made of cast bronze and painted white. With water spilling from her eyes, Miffy weeps into a pool of her own tears. A small, adventurous rabbit, she has been featured in more than 30 books drawn by Dutch artist Dick Bruna.