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Des Moines is the capital of and the most populous city in the State of Iowa, United States. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, owing its name to the Des Moines River (French: Rivière Des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks"), until it was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is also the county seat of Polk County. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 92nd in terms of population in the United States according to 2006 estimates with 534,230 residents according to United States Census Bureau.
Des Moines is a major center for the insurance industry and also has a sizeable financial services and publishing business base. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, the Meredith Corporation, and Ruan Transportation. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, ING Group, Marsh, and Pioneer Hi-Bred have large operations in or near the metro area. Forbes Magazine ranked Des Moines as the fourth "Best Place for Business" in 2007.
Recently, Des Moines has been experiencing rapid growth in the western and southern suburbs and is quickly becoming a large metropolitan area and national center for financial business.

 
 

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News from The Des Moines Register

Judge denies Rubashkin bail bid

Nov 20, 2009 9:45 pm

A federal judge has denied Sholom Rubashkin’s request to be released on bail until he is sentenced on 86 financial fraud convictions.

 

Canadian filmmaker ready to get rolling on movie

Nov 20, 2009 9:30 pm

A Canadian filmmaker and his partners received enough assurance Friday from a Polk County judge to get rolling on a movie that promises to bring some big stars to Des Moines. The only problem is, film...

 

Bobcat hunters near quota

Nov 20, 2009 6:10 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports fur harvesters are nearing their quota in the bobcat hunt.

 

Driver allegedly pointed handgun on I-235

Nov 20, 2009 5:48 pm

Des Moines Police are looking for a car whose driver allegedly pointed a handgun at a passing motorist.

 

Update: Sholom Rubashkin seeks acquittal or new trial

Nov 20, 2009 5:21 pm

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud is asking for an acquittal or a new trial.

 

Des Moines Smash store transforms into ’Raygun’

Nov 20, 2009 4:52 pm

Owner Mike Draper decided to rebrand the store and apparel line rather than fight a legal battle over the name.

 

Court rules Iowa eviction code unconstitutional

Nov 20, 2009 4:35 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a state law allowing landlords to notify tenants of eviction hearings by certified mail is unconstitutional.

 

Des Moines police warn of mold scam

Nov 20, 2009 3:54 pm

Des Moines police said they’ve issued an arrest warrant for a man pretending to be a city employee who allegedly scammed elderly residents out of money.

 

Iowa’s unemployment rate bumps slightly higher

Nov 20, 2009 3:29 pm

The number of unemployed workers last month rose to 112,700, 400 more than in September. It’s 40,800 more than October 2008.

 

Boy who fell from downtown Des Moines window remains in critical condition

Nov 20, 2009 2:38 pm

A 2-year-old Des Moines boy who fell 22 feet from an apartment window remained in critical condition Friday at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.