A website by Drake University students exploring The Greatest City on Earth.
Des Moines is home to hundreds of restaurants and bars. There are plenty of interesting spots and areas to explore such as Ingersoll, the East Village, and Drake Dogtown. Walking around the beautiful downtown you’ll notice many restaurants and lovely views. However, there are many gems hidden in plain sight that are local secrets! This definitive ranking list is here to help those non-locals find some of our favorite gems.
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Planning on moving to Des Moines? Des Moines is generally a safe place to live, but there are a few things that you should keep in mind. There are some statistics that you definitely don’t want to ignore to make sure that you and people you care about are safe. Des Moines’ overall crime rate is 107% higher than the national average. That being said, you may wany to be careful when choosing to explore the Des Moines area.
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Des Moines, Iowa is a city located in central Iowa, most known for being the state’s capitol, home to numerous universities, multiple professional sports teams, and producing one of the greatest athletes of my generation, Caitlin Clark.
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Those who are the outdoor expertise or just wants to marinate in the nature of the Des Moines area. Please look at these park suggestions on your next journey.
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Des Moines is a great place to spend the summer! Located in the heart of Iowa and the Midwest, Des Moines boasts all the benefits of a big city, with the charm of a small farming town. From entertainment to food to outdoor activities, Des Moines has everything for families, young adults, and everywhere in between in the summer. With typically tolerable weather, the summer sun provides the perfect backdrop for these exciting summer activities in Des Moines.
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