As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity and cultural affairs.  With a Metro population of 456,000, Des Moines is a bustling metropolis. But though we have big city bustle,  we're extremely proud of our small town atmosphere.  Our community offers quality schools, superb public services, and friendly neighborhoods.  Affordable housing, one of the nation's shortest commute times, and an increasingly diverse population, make Des Moines a wonderful place to live, work and visit. Truly the best of both worlds!

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Learn More About Greater Des Moines

EXPERIENCE DES MOINES
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Convention and Tourism Bureau
Know Downtown
Des Moines International Airport

DES MOINES JOBS / REAL ESTATE
Iowa Health - Des Moines Employment
Des Moines Register Job page
Iowa Realty
Des Moines Real Estate
Des Moines Apartment Finder

SPORTS
Iowa Events Center / Wells Fargo Arena
Drake University Bulldogs
Iowa State University Cyclones
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Cubs AAA Baseball
Iowa Barnstormers
Dam-to-Dam Run
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines Menace Soccer
RAGBRAI (Iowa Bike Ride)
Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey
Hy Vee Triathlon
Iowa Energy Basketball (NBA Development Team)

EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS
Iowa Events Center / Wells Fargo Arena
Iowa State Fair
National Hot Air Balloon Classic
Living History Farms
Hoyt Sherman Place
Adventureland Park
Blank Park Zoo
Science Center of Iowa
Gray's Lake Park
Drake Relays
Iowa Speedway  (Race Track)
Des Moines Farmer's Market

PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURE
Des Moines Arts Center
Des Moines Botanical Center
Des Moines Choral Society
Des Moines Civics Center  (performing arts)
Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Symphony
Civic Music Association
Public Library of Des Moines
Temple of the Performing Arts


MEDIA
Des Moines Register
Juice
Business Record
KCCI-TV (CBS)
WHO-TV (NBC)
WOI-TV (ABC)
KDSM-TV (FOX)
IPTV (PBS)

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