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Welcome to the City of Des Moines


As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity, arts and cultural affairs. With a City population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers some of the nation's best schools, superb public services, and friendly, caring 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.

We are eager to make this site a valuable resource for our citizens and visitors. We encourage you to send us your comments and suggestions for improvements.

The Vision

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We aspire to be the city of choice for ourselves and future generations - beautiful, clean and safe.

We will achieve our vision through a healthy economy, strong businesses, vital neighborhoods, excellent schools, a vibrant downtown, and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities.

We will preserve our City's friendly, hometown atmosphere and celebrate the diversity of its people.

We require innovative governance that is accessible, accountable, and efficient with a system of funding that is fair, affordable, and stable.

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