Des Moines is the most populated city in Iowa, the state capital and the seat of Polk County, although a portion of the city extends into Warren County. The city was first incorporated as Fort Des Moines in 1851, but shortened to Des Moines in 1857, named for the Des Moines River.
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The official city site provides resources for residents, visitors and businesses within the city, including online facilities for reporting problems, as well as a directory of municipal services, businesses, organizations and attractions in Des Moines. A history of the city is available here, along with an organizational chart.
http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
A calendar of events for the Civic Center is advanced, as well as details on its policies for group sales, membership and support. Also included is a history of the facility, seating charts and technical information, and a staff list. Tickets may be purchased online.
http://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/
The exhibitions and collections of the art center are put forward here, along with a calendar of events and activities, educational programs and membership information, with photographs of the facility and representative works.
http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/
Provides daily news from the daily morning newspaper of Des Moines, Iowa, The Des Moines Register. Site also contains sports coverage, entertainment stories, lifestyle articles, community news and headlines, opinion, weather forecasts and classified posts. Site also allows users to comment, blog and share photos.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The GDMP is an economic development organization serving the city of Des Moines and the surrounding three-county area. Resources are presented here for those wishing to move or expand a business tot he region, employment opportunities, a community profile and bulletins on the organization's programs and events.
http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/
Company offers commercial and janitorial cleaning services in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding areas.
http://www.servicemastergreen.com/