Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and a powerhouse in finance, agriculture and politics. It's also rapidly developing a reputation for music, arts and culture. With a metro area population of nearly 500,000 people Des Moines is also a city of unique neighborhoods and suburbs, each with it's own personality and appeal. Building on it's reputation for small town ease and big city culture, Des Moines is both a family friendly place to raise kids and a midwest hub for cultural and entrepreneurial activity.
