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| Ankeny |
| Situated just to the north of the metro between Des Moines and Ames, Ankeny offers a unique mix of history and new development for businesses and families. Conveniently located on the interstate system, Ankeny is home to an airport (the third busiest in the state) and Des Moines Area Community College. The city’s longterm planned growth strategy continues the “neighborhood” concept that has served it well.
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| Des Moines |
What an amazing time to be part
of Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city
that’s alive with action, momentum
and growth! With a city population
approaching 200,000 and a metro
population of over half a million,
Des Moines has become the destination
where people want to live, conduct
business and lay the foundation of
success for future generations.
Click here to download your Des Moines development guide (PDF is 11.3mb, please allow time to download. Link will open a new window). |
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| Downtown Des Moines |
Over the past five years, Downtown Des Moines has seen more than 2.75 billion dollars invested in public and private capital. Our growth and success are readily visible through the beauty of our evolving skyline.
Click here to download your guide to downtown Des Moines (PDF is 4.8mb, please allow time to download. Link will open a new window). |
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| Eastern Polk County |
| Excellent transportation access and high quality of life define this region, which is home to the cities of Altoona, Bondurant, East Des Moines, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill. Land development opportunities abound. The area is home to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland Amusement Park, in addition to a strong network of bike trails and recreational opportunities.
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| Grimes |
| With a population of nearly 6,000 and more than 200 businesses, Grimes has dramatically changed since its founding in 1881. Located on the northwest edge of the Greater Des Moines area, Grimes has the youngest median age (31.3) of any city in Iowa. The rapid rise in commercial and industrial valuations can be attributed to prime land and convenient access to Interstates 80 and 35.
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| Inclusion |
| The pioneers who settled Des Moines could not have anticipated that it would become a thriving multi cultural urban area where more than a half million people live and work. INclusion invites you to explore the many ways these diverse newcomers and their families enrich our community. |
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| INclusion |
| Think Des Moines and diversity don’t go together? Our ties to the world have expanded greatly in the past 30 years and we invite you to explore how unique individuals continue to enrich our community. |
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| Johnston |
| Johnston is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Located northwest of Des Moines, it offers a wealth of parks and trails, high educational standards, responsive government, new business development, and an excellent quality of life. Home to Pioneer International – A DuPont Company, Camp Dodge and the Iowa Bankers Association, Johnston is rich in history and close to Saylorville Lake country.
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| Waukee |
| Located West of Greater Des Moines, in Dallas County, Waukee is the fastest-growing city in one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. The city prides itself on its small-town atmosphere while offering all the cultural amenities of the metro area. Its business community continues to grow and thrive. The high school graduation rate of 99.7 percent, along with Waukee’s parks and trails system offer an uncommonly high quality of living. |
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| West Des Moines |
| Years of visionary leadership, years of making the right decisions and years of sound planning are paying off in a very big way. West Des Moines has experienced $1.1 billion in new development over the past five years. Attention to financial basics has earned the city an AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s, the gold standard of fiscal soundness shared by only 66 other cities in the country. |
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