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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.
Articles
News from The Des Moines Register
Gronstal says plan would shift $310 million in property taxes to homeowners
Feb 9, 2012 6:34 pm
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Michael Gronstal gave a thumbs down today on a newly drafted House Republican plan to slash commercial property taxes by 40 percent, raising questions whether one of Gov....
After a rise, corn swings to negative
Feb 9, 2012 6:23 pm
Corn futures prices rose 8 cents per bushel to $6.50 Thursday on the open at the Chicago Board of Trade, then dropped into negative territory down 6 cents per bushel to $6.34 at noon.
King bashes lightbulb-policing Stasi troops'
Feb 9, 2012 6:04 pm
Iowa's Steve King was toasted with whoops and cheers today for a blistering speech bashing the left, calling those who police for high-energy lightbulbs Stasi troops."
First lady dances, praises Iowa health initiative
Feb 9, 2012 4:45 pm
Michelle Obama touted vegetables, encouraged exercise and led thousands of Iowa children in a rousing version of the Interlude dance this morning in Des Moines.
Senate: Change law and resume Iowa care facility inspections
Feb 9, 2012 4:02 pm
Iowa would legally resume periodic inspections at care facilities for the disabled under a bill that unanimously passed the Senate this morning.
Updated: Iowa's portion of mortgage settlement is $40 million
Feb 9, 2012 3:58 pm
Iowa's attorney general estimates Iowa homeowners will receive $40 million from the $25 billion state-national settlement with the nation's largest mortgage servicers.
Obama to free 10 states from NCLB requirements; Iowa to apply later this month
Feb 9, 2012 3:42 pm
President Barack Obama today will reportedly free 10 states from the rigid requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind law, according to the White House press office.
School is missing 53 computers worth more than $27,000
Feb 9, 2012 3:37 pm
The Des Moines Public Charter School is reporting the theft of 53 laptop computers worth more than $27,000.
Iowa lawmakers to grieving teens: Sorry, but no helmet law this year
Feb 9, 2012 3:31 pm
A bill that would require children in Iowa to wear helmets on motorcycles was defeated in the Senate this morning despite the urgent cries from four Iowa City-area teenagers who lost a friend last yea...
Entertainment starts as thousands gather for first lady Michelle Obama's stop in Des Moines
Feb 9, 2012 3:09 pm
Dancers, a capella singers and jump rope superstars are providing entertainment to thousands of student gathered at Wells Fargo Arena this morning in anticipation of a 11:15 a.m. appearance by Michell...
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