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Recommended Links: Des Moines, Iowa
General Resources »
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Surrounding Communities' Websites »
Zoning Ordinance information »
General Resources
City of Des Moines Home Page
Info for residents and visitors, including a history of Des Moines, population and other facts.
http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/
History of Des Moines: http://www.dmgov.org/departments/IC/Information/historical.htm
Population and other facts: http://www.dmgov.org/departments/IC/Information/demographics.htm
Des Moines International Airport
Check to see if your flight is on time, find out about parking, or get an update on construction projects.
http://www.dsmairport.com/
Des Moines Area Regional Transit
For bus schedules, paratransit services, charters, and more.
http://www.dmmta.com/
Des Moines Neighborhood Associations
Des Moines has fifty-one neighborhood associations active in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Click on an interactive map or corresponding neighborhood name for individual neighborhood information.
http://www.dmgov.org/departments/CD/NH Development/DSM_Hoods.asp
Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce / Greater Des Moines Partnership
Find out about all the benefits of living, working, and playing in the greater Des Moines area. Includes links to area attractions, schools, businesses and governments.
http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
For an extensive list of things to do, places to stay, and information for groups and conventions.
http://www.seedesmoines.com/
Polk County, Iowa
Information about county government including the assessors office (for info about property taxes) sheriff’s office, treasurer’s office (for vehicle registration) county statistics, and more.
http://www.co.polk.ia.us
Art, Theater, and Cultural Attractions
Local Arts, Drama and Movies
The Library's page for Des Moines arts organizations, playhouses, performing arts centers and movie theaters.
Go to the Local Arts, Drama, and Movies Page »
Greater Des Moines Partnership Website Calendar
A list of current events and calendar
http://www.seedesmoines.com/asp/visitors/calendar.asp
Metro Arts Alliance
Information about local arts groups and a calendar of events.
http://www.metroarts.org/
Children and Families
Des Moines Families.com
Des Moines Families.com is full of suggestions for fun family activities in the Des Moines area, including reviews from local parents. Read local parent blogs, check out parent-tested ideas for places to hold kids’ birthday parties and get to know other Des Moines area families.
http://www.desmoinesfamilies.com/index.html
Des Moines Moms
An informal mom’s gathering site with discussion lists on many topics, local activities for kids, and even a comprehensive list of Des Moines area restaurants where kids eat free.
http://www.dmmoms.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage
Parenting Monthly
Classes, programs, and information for Des Moines area parents and families, sponsored by Child Net/Childcare Resource and Referral of Central Iowa.
http://www.parentingmonthly.org/
Hospitals
Iowa Methodist Hospital, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Blank Children's Hospital
http://www.ihsdesmoines.org/
Mercy Medical Center
http://www.mercydesmoines.org/
Broadlawns Medical Center
http://www.broadlawns.org/
Veterans Administration Central Iowa Healthcare System
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=40&dnum=ALL&map=1
Media
Newspapers
Des Moines Register
http://www.dmregister.com/
Search the Des Moines Register Online
Use the Library's research database page to search the Des Moines Register online. You will need your library card and PIN. Searches several Iowa newspapers.
Search the Des Moines Register Online »
Search the Library's Newspaper and Obituary Index
A must for genealogical and historical researchers. Searches several Des Moines newspapers.
Go to the Newspaper and Obituary Index Page »
Business Record
http://www.businessrecord.com/
Cityview
http://www.dmcityview.com/
Ankeny Press Citizen
http://www.presscitizen-shopper.com/
KDSM Fox 17
http://www.kdsm.com/
Iowa Public Television
http://www.iptv.org/
WHO TV 13 (NBC)
http://www.whotv.com/
WOI Channel 5 (ABC)
http://www.woi-tv.com/
Recreation
City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/departments/PR/home page.htm
Des Moines Adult Education and Recreation
Learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, join a recreational sports team.
http://www.dmps-adulted.org/
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Printable lists and maps of Iowa' s multi-use recreational trails, parks, campsites, and resources for boating, fishing, biking, golfing, skiing, and outdoor activities of all kinds.
http://www.inhf.org/
Polk County Conservation Board
For information about county recreational activities, trails, wildlife areas, and educational programming for the whole family.
http://www.conservationboard.org:8080/
Sports
Sports Teams and Recreational Sports
A complete listing of Des Moines sports teams and recreational sports opportunities.
http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/living/sports-recreation/index.asp
Surrounding Communities' Websites
Altoona
http://www.altoona-iowa.com
Ankeny
http://www.ci.ankeny.ia.us
Bondurant
http://www.cityofbondurant.com
Clive
http://www.ci.clive.ia.us
Grimes
http://www.grimesiowa.com/
Indianola
http://www.cityofindianola.com
Johnston
http://www.cityofjohnston.com/
Norwalk
http://www.ci.norwalk.ia.us
Pleasant Hill
http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us
Urbandale
http://www.urbandale.org
Waukee
http://www.waukee.org
West Des Moines
http://www.wdm-ia.com
Windsor Heights
http://www.windsorheights.org
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