Cynthia Lynne Axne is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district since 2019. Before then, the 19-story Equitable Building, from 1924, was the tallest building in the city and the tallest building in Iowa. The Capitol houses the governor's offices, legislature, and the old Supreme Court Chambers. The Des Moines Metro Opera has been a cultural resource in Des Moines since 1973. The new Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater and the Iowa Events Center opened in 2005. Des Moines hosts professional minor league teams in several sports baseball, basketball, hockey, indoor football, and soccer and is home to the sports teams of Drake University which play in NCAA Division I. Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. The nearest Amtrak station is in Osceola, about 40 miles (64km) south of Des Moines. The population was 11,558 in the 2020 U.S. Census, an increase from 10,938 in 2000. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Cognizant, Voya Financial, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ACE Limited, Marsh, Monsanto, and Corteva have large operations in or near the metropolitan area. The state launched two exceeding long shots, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama, to the White House, giving each a look and listen when. Influenza had been circulating in the city for the past two weeks, but the number of cases reported had been small. The ornate riverfront balustrades that line the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers were built by the federal Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s, during the Great Depression under Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a project to provide local employment and improve infrastructure. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Two teenage students were killed Monday and a man was seriously injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program designed to. The Center blooms with thousands of flowers year-round. [17], Archaeological excavations have shown that many fort-related features survived under what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and First Street. 2:59. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines , Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa [September 19, 2019] - Former State Senator and affordable housing builder Jack Hatch announced today his campaign for Des Moines Mayor for the November 5th general election. Located just south of the downtown, the centerpiece of the park is a lighted 1.9-mile (3.1km) Kruidenier Trail, encircling it entirely. The mayor presides over city council meetings and official city ceremonies. The Rock Island also offered the Rocky Mountain Rocket from Colorado Springs in the west, to Chicago, and the Twin Star Rocket to Minneapolis to the north and Dallas and Houston to the south. [38] An additional 759 acres (3.07km2) were voluntarily annexed to the city over that same period. Mayors of mid-sized cities typically earn much less than their big-city counterparts. The 2020 census population of the city included 252 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,378 people in student housing. Council / Intergovernmental Assignments: . The nine-term congressman was repeatedly chastised by leaders in his own party for racist rhetoric and connections to white nationalists. Cumulus Media owns five stations that broadcast from facilities in Urbandale: KBGG 1700AM (sports), KGGO 94.9 FM (classic rock), KHKI 97.3 FM (country music), KJJY 92.5 FM (country music), and KWQW 98.3 FM (classic hip hop). 3.1 Works cited; 3.2 References; List of mayors . Other municipal elections. In addition, 15 to 18 prehistoric American Indian mounds were observed in this area by early settlers. "The Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers rose to an unprecedented height, inundating the entire country east of the Des Moines River. Union Historical Company. The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. [6] The six-county metropolitan area is ranked 83rd in terms of population in the United States with 699,292 residents according to the 2019 estimate by the United States Census Bureau, and is the largest metropolitan area fully located within the state.[7]. When the State Historical Society of Iowa was created, public funds were granted for its use. This row counts Hispanics and Latinos of any race. Young families are part of that buying boom, and the fast-expanding surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools and clean, safe neighborhoods. The 2018 Iowa gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018. The park commissioners purchased the land on April 21, 1894. 0:00. Mayor City Council Information City Hall Meeting Location 400 Robert D Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 283-4944 City Council Meeting Agendas Email the Mayor/City Council Request Mayor Appearance Request a Proclamation Carl Voss At Large Connie Boesen At Large Indira Sheumaker Ward I Linda Westergaard Ward II Josh Mandelbaum Ward III Joe Gatto Published: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:55 PM PST. Council / Intergovernmental Assignments: [84] But in June 2011 it was moved up to 72nd with the addition of Boone, Clarke, Greene, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison and Marion counties.[85]. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. [73][74] Today, this line constitutes the mainline of the Iowa Interstate Railroad. As of the 2020 census, the population was 492,401. 80. CEDAR RAPIDS Mayor Brad Hart on Friday again eased the city's mask mandate, effectively repealing the order for fully vaccinated people based on recent changes to Centers for Disease Control. Delegation members include Austin (TX) Mayor Steve Adler, Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, and Des Moines (IA) Mayor Frank Cownie. Residents spoke and we listened - the single largest Capital Improvement Plan in the history of Des Moines. The Wild, the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild have played at Wells Fargo Arena since 2013; previously, the Iowa Chops played four seasons in Des Moines (known as the Iowa Stars for three of those seasons.). His parents, John and Mary MacVicar, were natives of Scotland. This was where the earliest known encounters between the Moingona and European explorers took place. The Meredith Corporation, a leading publishing and marketing company, was also based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. Historic Jordan House in West Des Moines is a stately Victorian home built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, James C. Jordan. As elected representatives of the citizens, the Mayor and City Council provide the policy direction and program guidance necessary to direct the community's economic, social and physical development. A member of the Democratic Party, she narrowly defeated incumbent Republican David Young in the 2018 election. "City Council. "[10], Des Moines takes its name from Fort Des Moines (184346), which was named for the Des Moines River. Its first mine, north of town on the river's west side, was exhausted by 1873. Councils usually consist of 5 to 9 members including a mayor. "But, again, I think this is a state-of-the-art facility that can handle this type of waste." The ornamental fountains that stood along the riverbank were buried in the 1950s when the city began a postindustrial decline that lasted until the late 1980s. Des Moines has 76 city parks and three golf courses, as well as three family aquatic centers, five community centers and three swimming pools. [54] Des Moines has been referred to as the "Hartford of the West" and "Insurance Capital" because of this. Des Moines' strong job market, low cost of living and entertainment options have lured many young professionals to the metro area. 6.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the City of Des Moines in the U.S. state of Iowa. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa. . The district consists of 63 schools: 38 elementary schools, eleven middle schools, five high schools (East, Hoover, Lincoln, North, and Roosevelt), and ten special schools and programs. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3610 Fax: (515) 222-3638 Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. [52] The population density was 2,621.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,012.1/km2). This list may not reflect recent changes. The Water Works Park trails connect westward to Valley Junction and the recreational trails of the western suburbs: Windsor Heights, Urbandale, Clive, and Waukee. p. 259. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. According to past visitors, the Science Center of Iowa is a great place to bring curious kids. Gov. In addition to the Drake Relays, Drake Stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[96]. The illegal whiskey trade, combined with the destruction of traditional lifeways, led to severe problems for their society. Address and Phone Number for Des Moines Mayor, a Mayor Office, at Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines IA. Gray's Lake, part of the 167 acres (68ha) of Gray's Lake Park, features a boat rental facility, fishing pier, floating boardwalks, and a park resource center. They were bought by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 and were renamed the Iowa Wolves to reflect the new ownership. City Council Robert Critser Term Ends: 2023 Bill Maupin Term Ends: 2023 Lynda Murray Term Ends: 2025 Matthew Rinker Term Ends: 2025 Danville The Wabash Railroad ran service to the southeast to St. Louis. In addition to performing seven pairs of classical concerts each season, the Symphony also entertains with New Year's Eve Pops and its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concerts. Burlington Trailways, and Jefferson Lines run long-distance, intercity bus routes through Des Moines. Other annual festivals and events include: Des Moines Beer Week, 80/35 Music Festival, 515 Alive Music Festival, ArtFest Midwest, Blue Ribbon Bacon Fest,[65] CelebrAsian Heritage Festival, Des Moines Pride Festival, Des Moines Renaissance Faire, Festa Italiana, Festival of Trees and Lights, World Food & Music Festival, I'll Make Me a World Iowa, Latino Heritage Festival, Oktoberfest, Winefest, ImaginEve!, Iowa's Premier Beer, Wine & Food Show, and Wild Rose Film Festival. 43-60. Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie told Axios Tuesday that he's "not seriously thinking about" a gubernatorial run at this time. Three Iowa mayors are in Washington, D.C., for the 87th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, reports Radio Iowa. In 1910, the Census Bureau reported Des Moines' population as 97.3% white and 2.7% black, reflecting its early settlement pattern primarily by ethnic Europeans.[27]. The I-Cubs, which are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Chicago Cubs, play their home games at Principal Park near the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. 670-676. The state's largest city, it is a communication hub and also a major insurance, retailing, manufacturing (notably tires and farm implements), governmental, and publishing centre (especially for farm journals). The first City Hall was constructed in 1905 at 137 5th Street for the cost of $900. The filing deadline for this election is September 21, 2023. Merle Hay Mall is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. The Vikings of Grand View University also compete in intercollegiate athletics in Des Moines. She is the dean of Iowa's House delegation. Additional skyscrapers were built in the 1990s, including Iowa's tallest. Education Liaison. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Filter by Year. Mayors and Postmasters of Des Moines, Iowa. The Salisbury House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been featured on A&E's America's Castles and PBS's Antiques Roadshow. The city of Des Moines, Iowa, is holding a general election for mayor on November 7, 2023. Following the defeat of Abby Finkenauer and the retirement of Dave Loebsack from Congress, Axne became the sole Democrat in Iowa's delegation in 2021. The mayor of Flavortown is headed to Iowa. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, an indoor conservatory of over 15,000 exotic plants, is one of the largest collections of tropical, subtropical, and desert-growing plants in the Midwest. The University of Iowa has a satellite facility in the city's Western Gateway Park, while Iowa State University hosts Master of Business Administration classes downtown. About 12.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. The Principal Riverwalk is a riverwalk park district being constructed along the banks of the Des Moines River in the downtown. [24] By 1908, Des Moines' coal resources were largely exhausted. Mayor of Des Moines . Centennial history of Polk County, Iowa. Mediacom is the Des Moines area's cable television provider. The mayor of Lincoln, Neb., has an annual income of just under $83,606. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for List of mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Many insurance companies are headquartered in Des Moines, including the Principal Financial Group, EMC Insurance Group, Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Allied Insurance, GuideOne Insurance, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, FBL Financial Group, and American Republic Insurance Company. [87] They also own news/talk station KASI 1430AM and hot adult contemporary station KCYZ 105.1 FM, both of which broadcast from Ames. Open 24 hours a day, year-round, the racetrack and casino features live racing, plus over 1,750 slot machines, table games, and concert and show entertainment. The mayor can be selected by the council or elected by the people as defined in the city charter. in: Politicians from Des Moines, Iowa, Mayors of places in Iowa, Mayors by city in the United States, Mayors of United States state capitals Mayors of Des Moines, Iowa Category page View source This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the City of Des Moines in the U.S. state of Iowa. A portion of the larger Omaha, Nebraska, metropolitan area extends into three counties of southwest Iowa. [37] It is 850 feet (260m) above sea level at the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. In, Henry Hinds, "The Coal Deposits of Iowa,", Paul C. Nelson, University of Iowa, Annals of Iowa, ca. The city is also home to Des Moines University, an osteopathic medical school. It is located on, and named after, the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from . the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. This building also housed the City's first Fire Department. [89], Other stations in the Des Moines area include religious stations KWKY 1150AM, and KPUL 101.7 FM. Mayors Frank Cownie | Des Moines, IA (Host) Robin Mouton | Beaumont, TX [26] This was about 1.7% of the city's population in 1910. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86". Additionally, the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League play at Buccaneer Arena in suburban Urbandale. Although a full merger was soundly rejected, many city and county departments and programs have been consolidated. Des Moines's public transit system, operated by DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit), which was the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority until October 2006, consists entirely of buses, including regular in-city routes and express and commuter buses to outlying suburban areas. In fact, many area homebuyers are between 25 and 34 years old. During this time period, the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines (1979) was developed; it hosts Broadway shows and special events. All items (1) # A B C D E F G H I J K [49], As of the census of 2010, there were 203,433 people, 81,369 households, and 47,491 families residing in the city. The showcase includes native wildlife, American Indian and pioneer artifacts, and political and military items. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mayors_of_Des_Moines,_Iowa&oldid=1111582318, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 19:29. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. By 1876, this mine employed 150 men and shipped 20 carloads of coal per day. WOI 640am, the networks flagship station, and WOI-FM 90.1, the networks flagship "Studio One" station, are both based out of Ames and serve as the area's National Public Radio outlets. John Sr was mayor more than once (1896-1900, 1916-1918, 1928) and John Jr served as Mayor from 1942 to 1948. The Census does not distinguish between Latino origins alone or in combination. Contents. who13.com. The median age was 34years. The city's racial make up during the 2010 census was 76.4% White, 10.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 4.4% Asian (1.2% Vietnamese, 0.9% Laotian, 0.4% Burmese, 0.3% Asian Indian, 0.3% Thai, 0.2% Chinese, 0.2% Cambodian, 0.2% Filipino, 0.1% Hmong, 0.1% Korean, 0.1% Nepalese), 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.0% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. A hotel and campground is just outside the park. [58], In 2017, Kemin Industries opened a state-of-the-art worldwide headquarters building in Des Moines.[59]. DES MOINES, Iowa, Two teenage students were killed Monday and a man was seriously injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program in Des . Built in 1877 by prominent pioneer businessman Hoyt Sherman, Hoyt Sherman Place mansion was Des Moines' first public art gallery and houses a distinctive collection of 19th and 20th century artwork. It showcases a collection of 24 sculptures donated by Des Moines philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn. A City election is used to elect the Mayor and Council Members and any other elected city officials. The bus station is located north of downtown. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. "Des Moines goes under quarantine today." Thus read the first line of a front-page article on the influenza epidemic in the city's newspaper, the Des Moines Register. List of mayors of Des Moines, Iowa Last updated September 22, 2022. Additionally, magazine publisher Meredith Corporation was based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. Snowfall averages 36.5 inches (93cm) per season, and annual precipitation averages 36.55 inches (928mm), with a peak in the warmer months. The Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is a publicly owned, municipal water utility founded 1871 in Des Moines, Iowa, which provides water to half a million residents of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65years of age or older. Among the exhibits include a tropical rain forest, Australian Outback, and Africa. At the turn of the 20th century, encouraged by the Civic Committee of the Des Moines Women's Club, Des Moines undertook a "City Beautiful" project in which large Beaux Arts public buildings and fountains were constructed along the Des Moines River. A bridge in the park crosses the Raccoon River. Albert Baird Cummins was an American lawyer and politician. Hispanic and Latino origins are separate from race in the U.S. Census. Preston Daniels, the first African American elected Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa, was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. More than 6,000 artifacts were found at this site. one in Cedar Rapids and one in Des Moines. Among its three theaters include the 216-seat Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 175-seat John Deere Adventure Theater featuring live performances, and a 50-foot (15m) domed Star Theater. The Des Moines Symphony performs frequently at different venues. There were 95,082 housing units at an average density of 1,078.3 per square mile (416.3/km2). 07/15/22. Although Des Moines was historically a train hub, it does not have passenger train service. 1880. pp. Prior to joining the City of West Des Moines, Hadden served as the Executive Director of Metro Waste Authority from 1996 to 2014. Mather, David and Ginalie Swaim (2005) "The Heart of the Best Part: Fort Des Moines No. Humidity can be high in spring and summer, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Crops were utterly destroyed, houses and fences swept away. Often, the location for summer music festivals and concerts, Water Works Park was the overnight campground for thousands of bicyclists on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, during RAGBRAI XLI. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. The Riverwalk includes the downtown Brenton Skating Plaza, open from November through March. Nearby is the Temple for Performing Arts, a cultural center for the city. Meredith published Better Homes and Gardens, one of the most widely circulated publications in the United States. Under his leadership, Metro Waste provided environmentally sound and cost- effective services for 16 cities and Polk County. Elected Mayor: 2005 Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Contact Information: bandeweg@urbandale.org Phone: 515-283-3106. Mayors of Des Moines, 1853-1960 (may be incomplete!) Its restored 1,250-seat theater features an intricate rococo plaster ceiling and excellent acoustics and is used for a variety of cultural performances and entertainment. [25] In 1912, Des Moines still had eight locals of the United Mine Workers union, representing 1,410 miners. Position #5 Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025 206-920-4187. [95] Weekly newspapers include Juice, a publication aimed at the 2534 demographic published by the Register on Wednesdays; Cityview, an alternative weekly published on Thursdays; and the Des Moines Business Record, a business journal published on Sundays, along with the West Des Moines Register, the Johnston Register, and the Waukee Register on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays depending on the address of the subscriber. Ira Cook was an American surveyor, mayor, banker, tax collector, city council member, investor and entrepreneur from Des Moines, Iowa. The fort was abandoned in 1846 after the Sauk and Meskwaki were removed from the state and shifted to the Indian Territory.[18]. Des Moines Area Community College is the area's community college with campuses in Ankeny, Des Moines, and West Des Moines. List of mayors See also Des Moines City Council Notes Works cited The History of Polk County, Iowa. Sat May 14 2016 from 9:00 AM - 11:59 AM in West Des Moines,IA and hosted by West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department 65 bypass. The announcement via the web and social media comes shortly after Sen. Hatch delivered the required petition signatures to the Des Moines City Clerk. Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area. Who is West Des Moines mayor? Home; News; Random Article; Install Wikiwand; Send a suggestion; Uninstall Wikiwand; Upgrade to Wikiwand 2.0 [97] These trails are near several recreational facilities including the Pete Crivaro Park, Principal Park, the Principal Riverwalk, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Union Park and its Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Birdland Park and the Birdland Marina/Boatramp on the Des Moines River, Riverview Park, McHenry Park, and River Drive Park. Des Moines was also the headquarters of Golf Digest magazine. Television sports listings for Des Moines and Iowa can be found on the Des Moines Register website.[94]. [18], After official removal, the Meskwaki continued to return to Des Moines until around 1857. The former Des Moines Public Library building (now the home of the World Food Prize); the United States central Post Office, built by the federal government (now the Polk County Administrative Building, with a newer addition); and the City Hall are surviving examples of the 19001910 buildings. In 1967, the city changed its government to elect four of the seven city council members from single-member districts or wards, rather than at-large. Welcome back, Mayor Cownie. 10. Des Moines, IA 50310 MAP (515) 255-7265 We are located just .2 miles from the Inter-Urban Trail that connects Beaverdale to Trestle to Trestle and Neal Smith Trail. The Opera offers educational and outreach programs and is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state. For more information, see. It displaced the three Mississippi River ports: Burlington, Dubuque, and Davenport, that had alternated holding the position since the territorial period. [16][17], Des Moines traces its origins to May 1843, when Captain James Allen supervised the construction of a fort on the site where the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers merge. Adventureland Park is an amusement park in neighboring Altoona, just northeast of Des Moines. By 1893, 23 mines were in the region. Gov. Characteristics of household ownership of cars in Des Moines are similar to national averages. The district is anchored in the state capital, Des Moines; it includes much of the state's southwest quadrant, including Council Bluffs. The Mayors' Institute on City Design is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for . [99], The Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission, with members from the City of Des Moines and the suburbs of Cumming, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, and Ankeny, maintains sister city relationships with:[100]. 0:00. ; Last Session of Old CouncilFirst Regular Meeting of New Council", "Our New Servants. "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri sets his eye on Council Bluffs for his next restaurant . Position #6 Term: March 3, 2022 - December 31, 2023 206-375-4218. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Prominent artists in the Salisbury House collection include Joseph Stella, Lillian Genth, Anthony van Dyck and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The median income for a household in the city was $38,408, and the median income for a family was $46,590. Wells Fargo Arena of the Iowa Events Center is home to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League, the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League, and the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Des Moines (pronounced[de mwan] (listen); formerly [de mwn]) translates literally to either "from the monks" or "of the monks". The skywalk system is 4 miles (6.4km) long and connects many downtown buildings.[34][35]. Living History Farms in suburban Urbandale tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life in a 500-acre (2.0km2) open-air museum with interpreters dressed in period costume who recreate the daily routines of early Iowans. [55][56] The Principal is one of two Fortune 500 companies with headquarters in Iowa (the other being Casey's General Stores), ranking 201st on the magazine's list in 2020.[57]. Visit the Zoo online at http://www.blankparkzoo.com. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mayors_of_Des_Moines,_Iowa&oldid=1111582318, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 19:29. The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and performing arts groups. The per capita income for the city was $29,064. Institute on city Design is a list of the 2020 U.S. Census 15 to 18 prehistoric American Indian pioneer! 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