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Des Moines Area Communities
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Altoona
Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about 5 miles from Des Moines. Altoona has a population of 13,301 in 2005 and one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area
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Ankeny
Ankeny offers more than 54,000 Iowans the opportunity to have the life they want.
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Clive
Clive is a great place to live! According to Forbes magazine, comparing home costs around the country, Clive is the best address in Des Moines.
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Cumming
Cumming is conveniently situated for growth and development offering a unique neighborhood style of living with recreational and cultural opportunities.
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Des Moines
Iowa's capital is a hub of insurance and financial services, and provides its residents with a variety of attractions and things to do, from exploring the outdoors to enjoying the finest restaurants.
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Grimes
Ideally located at the northwest threshold of the Des Moines Metropolitan region, Grimes enjoys easy access to the amenities of metropolitan life while maintaining all the advantages of a small hometown.
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Johnston
Whether you're looking for somewhere to call home, or just want a place to enjoy for the day, we invite you to Johnston to come see what researchers and residents are raving about.
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Norwalk
Voted Businessweek's "Best Affordable Suburb" in Iowa, the City of Norwalk offers easy access to major interstates and highways. Norwalk features short commute times, an abundance of parks and recreational opportunities, and a superb school district.
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Pleasant Hill
Location is a key factor in Pleasant Hill’s growth. If ground transportation is vital to your business success, Pleasant Hill offers it.
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Polk City
Nestled in the heart of Iowa’s Lake Country, Polk City, Iowa combines the best of small town living, outdoor activities, and big city convenience.
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Urbandale
Urbandale has so much to offer you, your family and your business.
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Waukee
The founders of Waukee dreamed that it would someday be a bustling, busy town, but it’s likely that even they would be surprised by what it has become. After years of careful planning, Waukee has become the fastest growing city in Iowa. It’s also home to
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West Des Moines
m its inception the City of West Des Moines has endeavored to provide the best possible services to its citizens. The City has been recognized by several national publications and a metro-wide publication as a great place to live and conduct business. Hi
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Windsor Heights
The city of Windsor Heights fills a niche as a top quality small community within Iowa’s major metropolitan area. Windsor Heights has a distinctive niche as a quality small community within the state's major metropolitan area.