• 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • One of the Best Cities for Jobs

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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About Us
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Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission addresses illegal discrimination that occurs in the City of Des Moines in the areas of employment, housing, municipal practices and public accommodations.

Filing a Complaint
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Complaint Process

As an impartial investigative agency, the commission determines through investigation, if a person was treated unfairly in violation of the City Code. This includes intake, filing, mediation, investigation, conciliation, and litigation.

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Education and Training

The Des Moines Human Rights Commission provides training regarding discrimination law and issues in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation. Presentations are available for a wide variety of age groups.