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About Des Moines:

Des Moines (French for 'Of the Monks') is the capital city of the U.S. state of Iowa. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, until it was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is also the county seat of Polk County. According to the 2000 census, the population of the... (More Info and Source)

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Des Moines Calendar of Events

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17 Mar Guided Tours Enjoy a guided tour of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, a building which signifies the prodigious spirit of Iowa. Built …

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17 Mar Rarely Seen: Cool Stuff From the Museum 'Rarely Seen: Cool Stuff from the Museum' is a exhibition from the State Historical Society of Iowa, showcasing nearly 200 hi…

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17 Mar Children's Storytime Enjoy stories and activities in the children's department.…

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Des Moines Area News

Army Corps: Saylorville May Reach Emergency Spillway

Officials are keeping a close eye on water levels on Saylorville Lake. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:06:26 CDT

Toyota: Floor Mat To Blame For Runaway SUV

Toyota of Des Moines disputes a Central Iowa woman's claim the gas pedal of her Rav4 stuck and caused her to reach speeds of 100 mph. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:42 CDT

Iowa Teens Involved In Texas Bus Crash

At least two people are dead after a Mexican tour bus overturned along a southern Texas highway. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:14:11 CDT

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Mar 17th, 2010
more weather 		Rest Of Tonight Wednesday Wednesday Night
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Low 35° 		Partly Sunny
High 55° 		Mostly Clear
Low 39°

Today: Night - Cloudy. Rain Showers Likely In The Evening...then Isolated Light Rain Showers After Midnight. Patchy Fog After Midnight. Low In The Mid 30s. North Wind 10 To 15 Mph. Chance Of Showers 70 Percent.

Tomorrow: Day - Cloudy Through Mid Morning Then Becoming Partly Sunny. Warmer. High In The Mid 50s. Northwest Wind 5 To 10 Mph. Night - Mostly Clear. Low In The Upper 30s. West Wind 5 To 10 Mph.

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