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Des Moines, IA is the midwest’s fastest growing metro area and offers a variety of things to do from nightlife, to dining, to sports and the great outdoors. Annual events include the legendary Iowa State Fair, held every summer since 1854. Visit for the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival in March or April’s famous Drake Relays, the top track and field event in the U.S. Enjoy over 800 miles of cycling, hiking or kayaking trails through the Clive Greenbelt and the Des Moines River. Celebrate the arts at the Des Moines Art Festival, the Des Moines Art Center, or the Des Moines Symphony.

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