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One of the Best Places for Business and Careers
Forbes magazine has recognized Des Moines as one of the best places for business and careers in their 2014 rating of communities. This includes cost of doing business, job growth, and education as factors.
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Re-Discover the Coolest Place in Town: Your Library!
Check out these summer reading events at the Des Moines Public Library
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Des Moines Public Library Summer Reading Programs
Rain Barrel Give-Away
The City of Des Moines is giving residents a chance at winning a Rain Barrel! All you have to do is complete the short online survey to enter for your chance to win. There will be 3 lucky winners announced the week of August 11th. Good luck and thanks for participating. The deadline to complete the survey is August 10th.
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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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#1 Up-and-Coming Downtown
Fortune magazine names Des Moines number one "up-and-coming" downtown.
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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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Park & Recreation

Ever wondered how to find the closest tennis court or disc golf course? Try our online park finder tool - just enter an address and go! You can find the Parks and Recreation facility nearest you by proximity, name or amenity.

BUSINESS

Best Places for Business

The Des Moines area offers business costs below the national average and household incomes that are expected to increase annually through 2013.

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DMCAA Community Needs Survey

Your input would be valuable in helping the DMCAA develop a strategic plan to strengthen operations and better deliver the programs and services the community needs. Please consider taking our brief survey.