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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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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.
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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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.
Historic East Village is an eclectic neighborhood of restored historic properties, beautiful streetscapes, and urban living at the foot of the State Capitol.
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.
The Des Moines Park and Recreation Department will conduct prescribe burns Thursday, February 2nd at the following Parks …
The Park and Recreation Department will host a public informational meeting regarding the development of a downtown dog park. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to view conceptual drawings of a planned dog park to be developed along West River Drive, across the river from the Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center
The annual meeting of the Des Moines City Council and the Des Moines Human Rights Commission will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Winners of the 2011 Des Moines Park & Recreation Department Volunteer Awards will be announced tonight at the January Park Board meeting, starting at 5pm in the City Council Chambers. The meeting will also be broadcasted live the City’s Channel DMTV on Mediacom cable channel 86 & 97-1 DMTV. It can also be seen via the city’s website DMGOV Watch LIVE
The Park and Recreation Department will hold a public informational meeting regarding the development of a downtown dog park. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to view conceptual drawings of a planned dog park to be developed along West River Drive, across the river from the Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center.
