• Green Infrastructure Workshop

    The City of Des Moines and The Conservation Fund present the Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach Workshop July 15th through July 19th, 2013.

    News

    More Info

  • AViD 2013

    The thirteenth season of the popular Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) Author Series from the Des Moines Public Library. All AViD author events are free and open to the public.

    News

    More Info

  • Get Ready to Get Dirty!

    Hosted by the Iowa Games and Des Moines Parks and Recreation, the Mud Run is back at James Cownie Soccer Complex June 15. This event has a little something for everyone ages 5 and up from the Little Muddy Buddy Trot to the 1 and 3 Mile Fun runs.

    News

    Race Info

  • Welcome to the City of Des Moines

    A major center for insurance, financial services and publishing, Des Moines has a lot to offer, such as affordable housing, short commute times, a diverse population, and was also recently named one of the best places to live on the Silicon Prairie.

    News

    More Info

  • Spotlight on Des Moines

    Gray's Lake Park features the 1,400 foot-long Kruidenier Trail pedestrian bridge and a 1.9 mile trail around the lake. "...Residents can walk, bike, boat or fish -- right in the very heart of downtown," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.

    News

    View Article

  • One of the Best Cities for Jobs

    Des Moines ranks #2 on Forbes 2012 list of Best Cities for Jobs.

    News

    Read the article

  • Iowa State Capitol

    The Iowa State Capitol is among the most beautiful state capitols in the country with its 275-foot, 23-karat gold leafed dome anchoring the east end of downtown Des Moines.

    News

    More Info

  • East Village

    Historic East Village is an eclectic neighborhood of restored historic properties, beautiful streetscapes, and urban living at the foot of the State Capitol.

    News

    More Info

  • World Food Prize

    Des Moines is home to the World Food Prize the foremost international award recognizing the achievements in advancing human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

    News

    More Info

Governance
Des Moines City Hall
City Clerk

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and prepares the Council meeting packet as well as keeping the official record of Council proceedings. The City Clerk maintains the City’s official records, and receives legal documents on behalf of the City.

Licenses and Permits
Pets
Licenses and Permits

Over 15 different licenses and permits are issued by the City Clerk’s Office. These include a wide variety from dog and cat licenses, to liquor and cigarette licenses, as well as peddlers permits, and going-out-of-business permits.

Parking Tickets
Parking meters
Parking Ticket Payments

Parking tickets can be paid at the City Clerk's Office, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, (cash, check VISA and MasterCard are accepted) or you can pay your parking ticket online.