In the heart of America lies the friendly midwestern ethics and values of
Des Moines, Iowa. And in the heart of Des Moines lies 801 Steak & Chop House,
undoubtedly a five-star establishment in any city. While we wouldn't mind if
you spent all of your time with us at 801, Des Moines hosts many other wonderful
surprises. Here are some facts about Des Moines and links to some other popular
spots around town.
City of Des Moines
City of Des Moines
City of West Des Moines
City of Clive
City of Urbandale
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Downtown Alliance
Polk County
Dallas County
Des Moines Schools
Des Moines Public Schools
West Des Moines Community School District
Drake University
University of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines University-Osteopathic
Des Moines Area Community College
Simpson College
Des Moines Media
Des Moines Register
Cityview
Point Blank
Des Moines Business Record
KCCI-TV (CBS)
WHO-TV (NBC)
WOI-TV (ABC)
KDSM-TV (FOX)
Des Moines Hotels
Suites of 800
Hotel Pattee
Hotel Savery
Four Points Sheraton (Airport)
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Embassy Suites
Marriott
Find and Reserve a Hotel Room Online
Des Moines Area Golf Courses:
DSM Golf & CC
Glen Oaks CC
Echo Valley CC
Rolling Hills
Briarwood Golf
Waveland Municipal
Grandview Municipal
Blank Municipal
Beaver Creek
Des Moines Attractions
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines Botanical Center
State Capitol Building
Living History Farms
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Symphony
Ingersoll Dinner Theater
Science Center of Iowa
Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion
Adventureland Park
Des Moines Playhouse
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
State Historical Building
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
White Water University
Blank Park Zoo
Des Moines Sports
Des Moines Menace Soccer Club
Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey
Iowa Cubs Baseball
Transportation
Des Moines International Airport
Majestic Limousine
Notable Events
Des Moines Arts Festival
Mayor's Annual Ride for Trails
Iowa State Fair
RAGBRAI
Drake Relays
Skywalk Open Golf Tournament
Downtown Farmers Market
Dam to Dam Road Race
Taste of Des Moines
Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament
Beaverdale Fall Festival
Living History Farms Off Road Races
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Des Moines National Poetry Festival
Seniom Sed
Big as a Barn Sale
Clive Festival
Des Moines Int'l Children's Choral Festival
Jazz In July
Walking Tour of Homes
Dogtoberfest
Jolly Holiday Lights
Festival of Trees and Lights
Employment Resources
Register Employment Classifieds
Iowa Workforce Development
Des Moines Facts
Population: 443,496 and growing
Major industry: Insurance
Average temperature in January: 19.4 degrees
Average temperature in July: 76.6 degrees
Life expectancy: 75.81 years (No. 3 longest average life span among 50 U.S. states)
Iowa Governor: Tom Vilsack
Des Moines Mayor: Preston Daniels
Iowa Representatives: Greg Ganske, Tom Latham, Jim Leach, Jim Nussle, Leonard Boswell
Iowa Senators: Tom Harkin, Chuck Grassley
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