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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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  • Authors Visiting in Des Moines

    Mark your calendars and get set to enjoy another AViD season featuring six free programs by nationally-recognized authors.

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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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  • Gray's Lake Park on National Top 10 List

    Des Moines' Gray's Lake Park has been named one of the Top 10 Great Public Spaces by the American Planning Association.

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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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Residents
Revitalize Des Moines
Revitalize Des Moines

Share your practical and creative ideas on how to make our neighborhoods even better places to live, work, and play. Your input will help us establish priorities for revitalizing the city.

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Business
Downtown Des Moines Buildings
E200 Emerging Leaders

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be continuing its successful Emerging Leaders E200 initiative in Des Moines and is looking for interested entrepreneurs for the Class of 2012!

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Visitors
Nolen Plaza - downtown Des Moines
Welcome to the City of Des Moines

The City of Des Moines is a great place to visit or plan a meeting. Whether you’re interested in cultural events, history, science, music, sports, attractions, or shopping, the whole family is sure to enjoy their visit with endless opportunities for fun.