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Schools | |
| Adel - Adel, Desoto, and Midburn area school district | |
| Ankeny - Ankeny school district | |
| Carlisle - Carlisle school district | |
| Catholic - Des Moines area Catholic schools | |
| Christian - Des Moines area Christian schools | |
| Dallas Center - Dallas Center-Grimes area school district | |
| Desoto - Adel, Desoto, and Midburn area school district | |
| eSchoolprofile.com - free school reports | |
| Grimes - Dallas Center-Grimes area school district | |
| Indianola - Indianola area school district | |
| Johnston - Johnston area school district | |
| Midburn - Adel, Desoto, and Midburn area school district | |
| North Polk - North Polk area school district | |
| Norwalk - Norwalk area school district | |
| Public Schools - Des Moines area Public schools | |
| Saydel - Saydel area consolidated school district | |
| Southeast Polk - Southeast Polk area school district | |
| Southeast Polk - Southeast Polk area school district | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Urbandale - Urbandale area school district | |
| Waukee - Waukee area school district | |
| West Des Moines - West Des Moines school district | |
| Windsor Heights - Windsor Heights community information. | |
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Mortgage | |
| Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - **Local Link currently under construction. For information contact Stan Schroder at (515)237-5263 or E-Mail Stanley.D. Schroder@WellsFargo.com | |
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Airport and Airlines | |
| American Airlines / American Eagle - (800) 433-7300 | |
| Continental Airlines - (800) 523-3273 | |
| Delta Connection / Comair - (800) 221-1212 | |
| Des Moines International Airport - Local Airport ~ (515) 256-5105 | |
| Midwest Express | |
| United Airlines / United Express - (800) 241-6522 | |
| US Airways - (800) 428-4322 | |
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Area Information | |
 Community Information - free community profiles | |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau - Visit the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
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Community Information | |
| Altoona - Altoona community information | |
| Ankeny - Ankeny community information | |
| Boundurant - Bondurant community information. | |
| Carlisle - Carlisle community information. | |
| Des Moines - Des Moines community information. | |
| Indianola - Indianola community information. | |
| Johnston - Johnston community information. | |
| Norwalk - Norwalk community information. | |
| Pleasant Hill - Pleasant Hill community information. | |
| Urbandale - Urbandale community information. | |
| Waukee - Waukee community information. | |
| West Des Moines - West Des Moines community information. | |
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Home and Garden | |
 HGTV - building, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, interior design, food and lifestyle | |
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Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
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Maps | |
 Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner.... | |
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News and Information | |
| Des Moines Register - Daily newspaper | |
| Road Construction - Visit for the latest information on road construction in the Des Moines metro area. | |
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Relocation Links | |
| Movers Guide - United States postal service guide for planning and executing your move. | |
 National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US | |
| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
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Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners | |
| Homeowner deductions information | |
| How to report moving expenses | |
| Selling your home | |
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Things to do | |
| Adventureland - Local Amusement Park (April - Sept.) Over 100 rides, shows and attractions. | |
 Billy Joes Picture Show - Movie theatre and restraunt all in one. | |
 Blank Park Zoo - 22-acre zoological park. Includes a Great Cats exhibit, Blank Park Discovery Center, an African Boardwalk, Australian Walkabout and more. | |
 Central Iowa Blues Society | |
 City of Des Moines Parks | |
 Civic Center - Des Moines Civic Center. | |
 Clive After Five | |
 Des Moines Art Center - Outstanding 19th, 20th and 21st century art collection. Museum shop and restaurant. | |
 Des Moines Arts Festival | |
 Des Moines Botanical Center - Spectacular seasonal displays of plants, flowers and free-flying birds are under one of the largest geodesic domes in the nation. | |
 Des Moines Buccaneers - Hockey | |
| Des Moines Cycle CLub | |
| Des Moines Menace Soccer - Soccer | |
| Des Moines Rugby Club - Rugby | |
| Des Moines Rugby Club - Rugby | |
| Des Moines Symphony | |
| Downtown Farmer's Market | |
| Events at the Fairgrounds - Events held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. | |
| Fleur Cinema & Cafe | |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club | |
| Greater Des Moines Ice Sports Association | |
| Historic Valley Junction - Charming renovated railroad district with specialty shops, restaurants and antiques. | |
| Hoyt Sherman Place - Original home of Hoyt Sherman, one of Des Moines founders. Collection of 19th Century paintings, 17th and 18th century furniture, crystal and silver. | |
| Hoyt Sherman Theater | |
| Ingersoll Dinner Theater | |
| Iowa Cubs - Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. | |
| Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - Houses exhibits honoring Iowans who served the state and nation in peace and war. | |
| Iowa State Capitol - Tours available. View the 23-karat golden dome. Capitol houses the Senate and House chambers, the governor's and lieutenant governor's offices. | |
| Iowa State Parks & Rec Areas | |
| Iowa Travel - Iowa travel information | |
| Knoxville Raceway.com - Raceway | |
| Living History Farms - Living and working historical farm. Open-air museum tells the story of Midwestern agriculture. | |
| Magical History Tours - Walking tours. Ghosts and Graveyards Tour. | |
| Metro Arts Alliance | |
| Nightfall on the River | |
| Polk County Heritage Gallery - Built in 1908, the building is listed on teh National Register of Historic Places for its classic Beaux Arts style. | |
| Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino - Casino plus horse and dog racing. | |
| Salisbury House - 42-room mansion modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. | |
| Science Center of Iowa - Hands-on interactive musuem with live demonstrations. | |
| Sleepy Hollow Sports Park | |
| State Historical Museum - Historical Museum | |
| Summer in the City | |
| Swing Des Moines | |
| The Des Moines Playhouse | |
| The Drama Workshop | |
| Val Air Ballroom | |
| Valley Junction - Historic railroad town now a unique, extraordinary sightseeing and shopping district. | |
| Wallace House - "Uncle Henry" Wallace lived in this home from 1895 to 1916 while editor of Wallace Farmer Magazine. Museum and vice presidential library. |