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Hi. We’re Greater Des Moines | DSM USA

Or DSM, for short. What’s DSM? We’re a community of communities in the center of Iowa, in the center of the United States. The region spans a vibrant city core, amenity-packed suburbs, comfy small towns and impressive rural expanses. It’s a place where you can do something greater and build the life you want and be who you were meant to be. We can’t wait to welcome you to DSM. Ready to learn more? Give us a shout!  

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Find Your Place

Get connected, make an impact and make friends you’ll have for a lifetime. (DSM just happens to be a top 10 most neighborly city, according to the Neighbor Blog.) From professional network-building to neighborhood connections, volunteer opportunities and general friendliness, DSM is a community with heart.
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Build Your Career

Realize your career dreams in DSM. With a thriving economy and top-notch employers, there are no shortage of options for accelerating your career. Plus, plenty of professional development opportunities mean you can be on a path to the next level.

Search jobs hiring now across DSM and find opportunities that align with your goals and needs.

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Affordable + Quality

Affordable living meets top-notch quality of life — The Ascent named DSM as #1 in the Midwest for high salaries and low cost of living. DSM is also ranked highly for affordable housing. MarketWatch named us one of five cool places in America where you can still buy a home for less than $200,000.
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Expect Adventure

Boring? Never. There’s 800+ miles of connected trails for biking, hiking and adventure-ing and a robust sports scene. Love the arts? Head out to the museums, concert venues and stages that dot the region. Hit up world class festivals and events that celebrate food, cultures, hobbies and more.
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This all adds up to a place where you can do something greater and build a meaningful life filled with connection and adventure. Reach out to learn more about life in Greater Des Moines.

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