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  • Flood Recovery Information

    The City of Des Moines is now in flood recovery stage. Please see "More Information" for important information about disaster recovery assistance.

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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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  • 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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  • John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is built directly within the urban grid of corporate Des Moines, making it unlike any other sculpture garden in the United States. It showcases 24 sculptures by internationally acclaimed modern and contemporary artists.

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  • Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

    The Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater is located downtown just east of the Des Moines River between Locust and Walnut Streets. This beautiful location is used for fun runs and walks, bike rides, rallys, concerts, class reunions, and weddings.

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  • Gray's Lake

    Gray’s Lake Park with its two-mile walking trail and beautiful picnic areas also offers other activities such as biking, canoeing, and bird-watching.

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  • Authors Visiting in Des Moines

    Get ready for an outstanding array of authors as the Des Moines Public Library celebrates ten years of great writing and great reading with the 2010 AViD Author Series!

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  • Welcome to the City of Des Moines

    A major center for insurance, Des Moines also has a financial services and publishing base and offers many benefits, such as low-cost housing, short commute times, and a diverse population.

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  • Registration for Adult Coed Volleyball League
  • September 08, 2010
  • Des Moines Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for adult coed volleyball leagues ...
  • Gray's Lake Plaque Request
  • September 07, 2010
  • Des Parks and Recreation has announced fall deadline for plaque request donations ...
  • E 13th and Thompson Street Closure
  • September 07, 2010
  • The intersection of E. 14th Street (south) and thompson street will be closed ...
  • Waveland Dr., Lanewood Dr. - 41 St.
  • September 03, 2010
  • Waveland Drive from Lanewood Drive to 41st Street will be closed on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at approximately 8:00 A.M., open only to local traffic ...
  • Salisbury House Car Show Street Closure
  • September 02, 2010
  • In conjuntion with the Salisbury Car Show, Sunday, September 12, 2010 the following street closure ...