Des Moines, Iowa
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All imagesa4592975-b658-4874-8c06-906edcde2841Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending i…New content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionDes Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is located on, and named after, the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's …Wikipediadsm.cityFamous actors from Des Moines, IowaCloris LeachmanShe is an Emmy and Oscar-winning actress who starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Last Picture Show, Young Frankenstein, and many other films and TV shows.Brandon RouthHe is an actor who played Superman in Superman Returns, and also appeared in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Chuck, and Legends of Tomorrow.Bill BrysonHe is an author and humorist who wrote best-selling books such as A Walk in the Woods, A Short History of Nearly Everything, and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, which is a memoir of growing up in Des Moines.Des Moines AttractionsIowa State CapitolIt is the seat of the Iowa General Assembly and a historic building that features a 23-karat gold leaf dome and a collection of art and monuments.Pappajohn Sculpture ParkIt is a 4.4-acre park that displays 31 sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists, donated by philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn.Des Moines Art CenterIt is an art museum that showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as a sculpture garden and a library.CountryUnited StatesStateIowaFounded1843IncorporatedSeptember 22, 1851Elevation873 ft (266 m)Area code515CountiesPolk, WarrenTime zoneUTC−6 (CST)Elevation, Area codeSee lessSee moreNew content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionSee lessCompareDes MoinesDenverAustinMajor UniversityDrake UniversityUniversity Of Colorado DenverUniversity Of Texas At AustinPopulation (2019)214,957727,211 - 716,492978,908 (Estimated, Not Official)Median Household Income (2019)Lower Or Higher Than $56,576$72,661 - $85,641 (Acs Data)$75,413Best time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTravel guideBook flightsBook hotelsDes Moines Map: A City of Monks, Business, and PoliticsDes Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, which means 'River of the Monks' in French.Des Moines has a very vibrant cultural landscape with botanical gardens, stunning sculpture parks and booming shops and restaurants. Major University Population (2019) 214,957727,211 - 716,492978,908 (Estimated, Not Official) Median Household Income (2019) Lower Or Higher Than $56,576$72,661 - $85,641 (Acs Data)$75,413
Major University
Population (2019)
214,957727,211 - 716,492978,908 (Estimated, Not Official)
Median Household Income (2019)
Lower Or Higher Than $56,576$72,661 - $85,641 (Acs Data)$75,413
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