What is Des Moines, IA known for?

Des Moines is known nationally for the Iowa Caucus (Democratic pre-election process); the Iowa State Fair (one of the largest / best state fairs in the country); the weekly farmers' market downtown; the "World Food Prize"; and as an insurance leader in North America. read more

Des Moines Area Community College is the area's community college with campuses in Ankeny, Des Moines, and West Des Moines. The city is also home to Des Moines University, an osteopathic medical school. read more

Des Moines is known for being the home of the Iowa State Fair, but the first Iowa State Fair was actually held in Fairfield in 1854. The total budget was $323. 34. read more