• World Food & Music Festival

    Culinary culture from around the world - September 14-16

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  • 2018 SCRUB Events

    The City’s SCRUB Program (Spring Cleanup to Remove Urban Blight) allows residents to dispose of trash and yard debris at no cost. For a SCRUB calendar and guidelines click "More Info" below.

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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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RESIDENTS
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myDSMmobile

The City of Des Moines now has a free issue-reporting app that is available for iPhone and Android. You can use the app to report and track progress of issues.

BUSINESS
  • Energize Des Moines
Energize Des Moines

Energize Des Moines is an energy and water challenge program for all categories of buildings larger than 25,000 sq. ft. Participants must benchmark energy and water use and enroll by January 31, 2018.

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Market District of the East Village

A master planning effort will explore the future redevelopment potential of the Market District of the East Village.  We need your participation at the upcoming public workshops!