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  • Attention Dog Lovers:

    We want your feedback! Please take a few minutes to answer our quick survey about Ewing Dog Park. Your input will help us make decisions about possible future facilities.

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  • Des Moines Named One of the Best Cities to Raise a Family

    Des Moines has been ranked as one of the top American cities to raise a family based on great schools, affordable homes, low crime rates, jobs, and parkland.

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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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  • 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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Finding Your Way through the Red Tape

Sometimes it can be difficult to know which government entity handles which service. The City of Des Moines Info Center can help, and if it’s something handled by the City, can report the details to the proper City department.

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As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government and business activity, as well as art and culture. Des Moines is also a great place to live.

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