Des Moines Area

Des Moines is a Surprising Place...

Des Moines is a financial hub with over 280 insurance companies headquartered here.
The economic outlook is bright. More people move into this city than move out. Newcomers are attracted to the easy pace of the Des
Moines lifestyle and to the friendly people.

Des Moines is located in a hilly area at the convergence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Saylorville Lake to the north offers a variety of water sports. Bicycling trails abound with over 100 miles in and around Des Moines. Jogging, roller blading, bike cycling, cross-country skiing, and golf are favorite activities.

Broadway productions, dance groups, vocalists, and the Des Moines Symphony can be enjoyed
at the Des Moines Civic Center. The Des Moines Metro Opera performs in Indianola, just 20 minutes south of Des Moines.

The Des Moines Art Center has an extensive
art collection. The Iowa State Historical
Museum houses relics of Iowa’s Past. And the new Iowa Science Center encourages a
hands-on approach to learning.

Sports fans love Des Moines! You can enjoy baseball with the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park, professional soccer with the Des Moines Menace, and professional hockey at the new Wells Fargo Arena with the Iowa Stars.