Des Moines
Hawkeye State seat
Des Moines is the capital and largest city of Iowa, located at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
The name comes from French, though its exact meaning is disputed.
The city anchors Iowa's political significance during presidential primary season, when candidates descend for the Iowa caucuses: Every four years, Des Moines becomes the center of the political universe.
Central business district
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- East VillageLower Manhattan residential area
- metroUrban rail transit
- suburbsResidential areas outside cities
highrise · boulevard · infrastructure · commute · traffic · residential · commercial · development
Administrative center of a state
- caucusesClosed political party meetings
- East VillageLower Manhattan residential area
- I-80Transcontinental US interstate
- downtownCentral business district
Central region of significance
- prairieOpen grassy flatland
- cornfieldsCultivated grain expanses
- soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
farmland · plains · breadbasket · amber waves · silos · barns · tractors · harvest
Administrative center of a state
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- governorState's chief executive
- senateLegislative governing body
- houseResidential building
lawmaking · bills · statutes · caucus · mayor · city council · administration · civic
downtown
Central business district
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- East VillageLower Manhattan residential area
- metroUrban rail transit
suburbs · highrise · boulevard · infrastructure · commute · traffic · residential · commercial · development · gentrification
state capital
Administrative center of a state
- caucusesClosed political party meetings
- East VillageLower Manhattan residential area
- I-80Transcontinental US interstate
heartland
Central region of significance
- prairieOpen grassy flatland
- cornfieldsCultivated grain expanses
- soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume
agriculture · farmland · plains · breadbasket · amber waves · silos · barns · tractors · harvest · county fair
state capital
Administrative center of a state
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- governorState's chief executive
- senateLegislative governing body
house · lawmaking · bills · statutes · caucus · mayor · city council · administration · civic · ordinance
- Midwest AttractionsGateway Arch, Mount Rushmore, Mall of America, Mackinac Island, Great Lakes
- Midwest citiesChicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Des MoinesCapitol, Capitol Building, State Fair, Clive, Johnston
- Iowa placesCedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo
- Iowa TownsBoone, Humboldt, Bloomfield, Johnston, Clive
- US CitiesNew York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Dallas
Des MoinesNew York City
America's largest city
Los Angeles · Chicago · Tokyo · London · Paris
Des MoinesMiami
Southeast Florida coastal city
Los Angeles · Seattle · Honolulu · San Diego · New Orleans
Des MoinesManhattan
NYC's densest borough
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