Links to Information About Des Moines,
Iowa
Local Events, Sites, and Organizations:
The Des Moines
Arts Festival -great time on the bridges of downtown Des Moines.
Metro Arts Alliance
-schedules, info about local individuals & groups.
Travel Iowa - Iowa
Division of Tourism.
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
-the expected business promotion of the metro area.
Des Moines Civic Center
-Des Moines' primary performance hall.
Des Moines Convention and Visitors
Bureau -attractions, accommodations, events, etc., of
interest to visitors.
City of Des Moines
-official page for the city government.
Des Moines Public Schools
-Iowa repeatedly ranks at the top of the nations schools.
Bridges of Madison,
etc. The bridges, the novel, the movie, John Wayne's birthplace, and more.
Local Media:
TV: Channel 5 - local ABC affiliate.
TV: Channel 8 -
local CBS affiliate.
TV: Channel 11 - local Public TV & PBS affiliate.
TV: Channel 13 - local NBC affiliate.
TV: Channel 17 - local FOX affiliate.
Radio: Iowa Public Radio
-FM=classical music; AM=information.
Print: Des Moines
Register -state-wide daily print newspaper.
Local Universities and Colleges:
University of Iowa,
Iowa City
Iowa State University,
Ames
University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls
Upper Iowa University,
Fayette
Drake University,
Des Moines
Grand View College,
Des Moines
Des Moines Area Community
College, Ankeny
American Institute of Business,
Des Moines
Simpson College,
Indianola
Des Moines University, Des Moines (medical)
