Iowa is a thriving state that is full of warm people with an interesting history. It became a state in 1846 after a war between the Indians and the white settlers. Known as the agricultural state, Iowa never stops there as they venture to other industries such fabricated products, food and associated products, printing and publishing, and electrical equipment. With 10 billion worth of crops and livestock every year, Iowa became the nation’s leading supplier of hogs, soybean and corn. One of its major cities is Des Moines, the capital of the state and one the most populous cities in the US.
Named after the Des Moines River, Des Moines’ colorful history started in September 22, 1851. This five-county metropolitan area was originally created to look after the rights of the Sak and Fox tribal communities. With its humble beginnings, Des Moines has changed tremendously in terms of its politics, finances, tourism and its population. It gained a reputation as the center of Insurance Industry. Literally means “River of the Monks”, Des Moines is a major center for the insurance industry and the base of financial and publishing businesses. Based on the Business Wire article, this city is the number one spot for US insurance companies where it housed foremost companies such as EMC Insurance, Principal Financial Group, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Meredith Corporation. It ranked fourth as the “Best Place for Business” in 2007 based on Forbes magazine.
This dynamic city offer a vast number of attractions and places of interest to keep its visitors fascinated and entertained. The first stop is the Des Moines famous Symphony where it features a full-service professional orchestra. It performs six pairs of classical concerts that can be enjoyed all year round. Tourist and locals alike are flocking to witness its three-concert pops series, annual Yankee Doodle Pops, in-school ensemble and its family concerts. Another must see in Des Moines is its Botanical Center. It covers 14 acres of land on the east bank of the Des Moines River that began its operation in 1929. One of the famous attractions in Iowa; the Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center provides jobs to thousands of locals as well as educational and recreational activities.
If you want a scenic tour then the best place for you is the Iowa’s Arboretum. This 378 acres park is located at rural Boone County that exhibits the “library of Living Plants”, the arboretum’s primary attraction. It showcases myriads of plant species, flowers, shrubs and many others. Be it in business or in tourism, Des Moines offers a great variety of things to do in this city. So the next time you come to Iowa don’t forget to swing by its capital.
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